Congressman Cohen Announces $21.1 Million U.S. Navy Contract with the University of Memphis to Develop an Unmanned Systems Degraded Environment Facility
August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
MEMPHIS Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive U.S. Navy funding of $21,184,191 over 48 months to develop an Unmanned Systems Degraded Environment Facility for testing drones in complex and controllable airflow patterns. The funding was awarded based on competitive bids solicited in 2022 and will produce a facility for testing unmanned vehicles . . .
MEMPHIS Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive U.S. Navy funding of $21,184,191 over 48 months to develop an Unmanned Systems Degraded Environment Facility for testing drones in complex and controllable airflow patterns. The funding was awarded based on competitive bids solicited in 2022 and will produce a facility for testing unmanned vehicles . . .