DIU Presents: Specular MIST Prize Challenge

Name: DIU Presents: Specular MIST Prize Challenge
Creator: Department of Defense
Keywords: PRIZE

Department of DefenseDefense Innovation Unit (DIU)

AI Overview

DIU seeks innovative modular payloads for autonomous maritime vessels, including threat radar simulators, electronic attack systems, and surveillance capabilities. Solutions must feature software-defined RF, open architectures, and rapid scalability to enable modern naval training and operations.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

Up to $250,000

Release Date

July 8, 2026

Due Date

July 22, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

DIU Presents: Specular MIST Prize Challenge

Overview of the Event

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), in collaboration with the Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office (DONRCO) and Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, seeks to identify innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to address modern maritime training and operational challenges. Traditional acquisition timelines no longer support the urgent needs of our warfighters. To maintain maritime superiority, the...

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Change History

Opportunity AddedJul 8, 2026 at 10:03 PM