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Department of DefenseARMY

AI Overview

Develop advanced metal detection technologies capable of identifying buried explosives and unexploded ordnance in magnetically complex volcanic environments. The solution should provide high-accuracy scanning with minimal false alarms, enabling safe exploration of challenging terrain in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
November 18, 2025
Due Date
December 17, 2025 (Closed)

Official Description

Topic 1: Detection of Buried Explosives and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in Magnetically Complex Environments

 

Throughout the Indo-Pacific, volcanic islands feature iron-rich soil, which makes magnetic detection of buried metals and unexploded ordnance (UXO) extremely challenging. This environment allows threat actors to conceal munitions, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and other hazardous materials with relative ease. Additionally, many areas, such as Papua New Guinea and the Philippines,...

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