The Marine Corps has released a Request for Information, issued through Naval Air Systems Command, for analytical tools that can support the Future Attack/Strike (FASt) initiative’s goal of blasting a path through maritime chokepoints for amphibious groups.
The RFI calls for software capable of modeling complex littoral scenarios, identifying vulnerabilities, and assessing both kinetic and non‑kinetic effects—such as long‑range missiles, MQ‑58 Valkyrie combat drones, electronic warfare and autonomous weapons—against threats like anti‑ship cruise missile batteries, drone swarms, fast‑attack boats and unmanned surface vessels. It also must address ISR, escort, logistics and command‑and‑control needs for sustained operations.
The effort coincides with the retirement of legacy platforms including the AV‑8B, AH‑1Z and F/A‑18, and aims to integrate next‑generation capabilities by the end of fiscal 2027. Proposals are due by July 23, and the Marine Corps says it will work with major defense primes, small businesses and non‑traditional vendors to develop diverse solutions.
