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MCM Modernization Prize Challenge

Department of DefenseDefense Innovation Unit (DIU)

AI Overview

The Navy seeks mature, autonomous mine detection and neutralization systems to safely neutralize diverse maritime threats in high-current chokepoints. Solutions must be rapidly fieldable (TRL 7+) and reduce risk to personnel and assets.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Up to $200,000
Release Date
Due Date
June 10, 2026

Official Description

Problem

The U.S. Navy requires the ability to neutralize diverse maritime mine threats in high-current chokepoints to ensure freedom of navigation. Current Mine Countermeasure (MCM) operations are resource-intensive and place personnel and high-value assets at risk. 

Mine threats are divided into two primary categories, each presenting materially different detection, classification, and neutralization challenges:

  • Near Surface and Volume/Moored Mines: Mines suspended in the water column,...
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Change History

Description ChangedMay 29, 2026 at 1:02 AM

MCM Modernization Prize Challenge

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Date ChangedMay 28, 2026 at 11:02 PM

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Open Date changed from 2026-05-28T21:08:17.184029+00:00 to None

Opportunity AddedMay 28, 2026 at 9:08 PM

MCM Modernization Prize Challenge

New opportunity: MCM Modernization Prize Challenge

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