Rearming by Drone (REARM-D) at Sea
Source
- iDEX Challenges (opens in a new tab)DISC 14Round closed: 4 May 2026
Source summary
Develop an internal-combustion multirotor drone that transfers missile canisters from a supply ship to a receiving ship and supports precise vertical loading into the receiving launch cell. The source requires a stabilised payload platform, guided alignment, automatic movement cut-off, removable loading equipment and robust operation during ship movement and varied weather. Payload, endurance and loading-mechanism parameters are intentionally omitted.