The US, following in Ukraine’s footsteps, has launched a modern procurement platform for unmanned aerial systems and their components, Defense 24 reports.
The new system, called the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Marketplace (UASM), is primarily designed for military purposes and to improve the process of acquiring technology for the army and its allies.
UASM accelerates access to drone solutions and simplifies procurement
According to the US Army, the platform was developed to give military units, government partners, and allied countries quick access to verified drone solutions.
The UASM allows users to compare technical specifications, analyze feedback, and significantly simplifies the ordering process.
Innovations through US Army Cloud Technology Agency
The project was created in collaboration with Amazon Web Services and the US Army Cloud Technology Management Agency. The platform leverages advanced digital solutions to accelerate the deployment of innovative technologies on the battlefield. One of UASM’s key goals is to reduce delivery times for modern unmanned systems to allies and international partners.
In rapidly evolving conflicts, the speed of deploying new technological solutions is of significant strategic importance.
American platform inspired by Brave1 Market and DOT-Chain Defense
The project was inspired by solutions implemented in Ukraine, such as Brave1 Market and DOT-Chain Defense platforms. These systems allow Ukrainian forces to purchase drones and robotic systems directly from manufacturers, reducing logistical burdens on units and the Ministry of Defense.
Ukrainian solutions also allow price comparisons, technical parameter analysis, and direct contact with manufacturers to improve equipment. Additionally, there is a system of electronic bonus points, awarded for destroying or hitting targets, which can be used to acquire additional drones.
Earlier, Ukrainian drones struck the Alchevsk metallurgical plant in occupied Luhansk Oblast, hitting a facility Russia uses to produce large-caliber artillery shell casings.
After Russia's occupation of the city in 2014, the facility shifted from civilian steel production to manufacturing armored steel for military vehicles, artillery shell casings, and other output for Russia's military-industrial complex.
