Firefly 2.0: Prototype Advanced Blast-less Breaching System for Hardened Structure Assault Operations

Name: Firefly 2.0: Prototype Advanced Blast-less Breaching System for Hardened Structure Assault Operations
Creator: Department of Defense
Published: 2026-07-29T17:37:12.880236+00:00
Keywords: OTHER

Department of Defense

AI Overview

DoD seeks to mature Electrohydraulic Fracturing technology into two field-ready breaching systems that can penetrate hardened concrete structures without blast, fragmentation, or toxic byproducts—enabling close-proximity assault operations while preserving operator safety and tactical surprise.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

July 29, 2026

Due Date

August 19, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

On behalf of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and Special Operations mission stakeholders, Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is soliciting industry approaches to prototype and field a blast-less method for breaching hardened concrete structures. Assault forces currently lack the capability to rapidly and safely breach reinforced concrete walls, blast doors, and subterranean bulkheads from close proximity without compromising operator safety, tactical surprise, or mission ...

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Change History

Status ChangedAug 19, 2026 at 8:08 PM