DAF26BZ03-DV023Pre-ReleaseSBIR

Complementaru Flush Air Data System for Subsonic/Transonic Bomber Operations and Weapon Platforms

Department of DefenseUSAF

AI Overview

This RFP seeks development of a complementary flush air data system (FADS) for Air Force bombers to provide redundant, low-observable airspeed and altitude measurement, reducing reliance on vulnerable protruding pitot probes. The modular, subsonic/transonic-optimized system will enhance survivability and data assurance in contested environments while maintaining existing flight-control architectures.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
June 3, 2026
Due Date
July 22, 2026

Official Description

Targeting Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 6–7, the effort will integrate the complementary FADS within an Agile Pod or fuselage-mounted configuration, enabling non-intrusive flight validation without modification of existing primary systems. The goal is to demonstrate reliable interoperability and data fusion between FADS and the aircraft’s existing air data computers, ensuring cross-verified, all-weather flight parameters for improved survivability, redundancy, and operational assurance.

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Opportunity AddedJun 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM

Complementaru Flush Air Data System for Subsonic/Transonic Bomber Operations and Weapon Platforms

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