MDA26BZ04-NV003Pre-ReleaseSBIR

Software Defined Antenna for Interceptor-to-Interceptor Communications

Department of DefenseMDA

AI Overview

This RFP seeks a software-defined flight antenna enabling secure, high-speed communications between interceptor missiles in contested environments. The system must support multiple simultaneous beams, frequency hopping, and operate across S+ to Ka bands while fitting within a 10-inch diameter constraint.

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Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
July 1, 2026
Due Date
August 19, 2026

Official Description

This topic seeks development of a flight antenna capable of multiple node, simultaneous, high-speed, secure communication in meshed High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) "Zero Trust" platforms and networks. System shall provide wideband, omnidirectional-like (quasi-isotropic) coverage with beam steering and shaping flexibility with multiple beam transmit and receive capability. Antenna shall address frequency hopping, band switching, and modulation manipulation capabilities. Antenn...

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Change History

Q&A UpdatedJul 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM

Software Defined Antenna for Interceptor-to-Interceptor Communications

**Applicants must focus exclusively on RF communication solutions; hybrid RF/optical approaches are not acceptable and will be rejected regardless of their technical merit.**

Opportunity AddedJul 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Software Defined Antenna for Interceptor-to-Interceptor Communications

New opportunity: Software Defined Antenna for Interceptor-to-Interceptor Communications

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