09/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2024 19:21
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today announced that that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has tasked Project ULTRA with conducting demonstration flights using unmanned aircraft to move cargo between Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station. The flights:
"Project ULTRA is all about realizing the potential of unmanned aircraft to support a wide range of defense operations, from logistics to countering threats from other drones. By funding this new $3.5 million task order, we are bringing this exciting initiative into its next phase, which involves conducting cargo test flights between Grand Forks and Cavalier using UAS," said Hoeven. "Further, with up to $7 million secured in the Senate's FY2025 funding legislation, we are positioned to continue supporting Project ULTRA's operations in the years to come."
Project ULTRA includes the development of practical UAS applications like supply delivery, base inspections and installation security. The initiative received an open contract valued at up to $18.25 million and can continue to receive funding in subsequent years. The project partners include:
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