# 7th Air Force Seeks Counter-Drone Systems in South Korea

On October 5, 2026, the U.S. Air Force’s 7th Air Force issued an RFI for Project Iron Sentry, seeking market input on combat-proven counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities for point-defense modernization at a base in South Korea. The effort concerns protection against both small drones and larger uncrewed systems, with an aim of supporting integrated defense across Korean joint bases. This is market research, not a solicitation; interested vendors must be eligible for the Pentagon’s APFIT program. No contract value, solicitation number, or response deadline is provided.

- Companies eligible for APFIT can use the RFI to describe how proven systems address the stated point-defense and integrated-protection needs; the signals do not identify a forthcoming award or solicitation.
- Contractors should distinguish capabilities for small UAS from those addressing larger uncrewed systems, since both are within the stated scope.
- The RFI presents an early opportunity for market engagement in a South Korea-based Air Force modernization effort, but the signals provide no procurement contact or submission deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Air Force (USAF)
- 7th Air Force (7th AF)
- Department of Defense (DoD)

### Sources
- [7th Air Force seeks new counter-drone capabilities for point defense modernization in South Korea | DefenseScoop](https://defensescoop.com/2026/10/05/air-force-counter-drone-point-defense-modernization-south-korea) - defensescoop.com
- [US Air Force issues RFI for C-UAS capabilities at South Korean base - Unmanned airspace](https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/us-air-force-issues-rfi-for-c-uas-capabilities-at-south-korean-base) - Unmanned airspace