DON26BZ03-NV057ActiveSBIR

Gun Weapon Systems Ammunition Handling and Controls Modernization

Department of DefenseNAVY

AI Overview

The Navy seeks modernized automated ammunition handling systems for MK 45 gun systems to replace 1960s-era technology, improving reliability, firing rates, and crew safety while maintaining compatibility with existing shipboard platforms.

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

A component of both terminal defense and land-attack missions, a MK 34 GWS with the increased reliability and firing rates are expected to increase capability and survivability during missions in contested areas with large (10+) threat swarms. In these scenarios, the effective firing of ammunition to engage targets is essential due to relatively low-cost and on-hand inventory of shipboard ammunition (versus missiles).

Major Caliber Naval Gun Weapon Systems currently cycles conventional ammuniti...

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Change History

Status ChangedJun 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Gun Weapon Systems Ammunition Handling and Controls Modernization

Status changed from Pre-Release to Open

Opportunity AddedJun 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM

Gun Weapon Systems Ammunition Handling and Controls Modernization

New opportunity: Gun Weapon Systems Ammunition Handling and Controls Modernization

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