The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has issued a formal request for proposals targeting the development of next-generation atomic clock technology, intended to enhance the operational capabilities of small drone swarms in GPS-denied or degraded environments. The program seeks advanced position, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions capable of providing ultra-precise timing synchronization across unmanned aerial systems (UAS), enabling coordinated mission execution without reliance on satellite navigation.
