Open Mission Engine

Name: Open Mission Engine
Creator: Department of Defense
Keywords: CSO

Department of DefenseDefense Innovation Unit (DIU)

AI Overview

DoD seeks prototype solutions for an Open Mission Engine (OMEN)—a modular, platform-agnostic software platform that enables rapid development of mission applications for aircrew operating in contested environments. The system addresses gaps in real-time situational awareness and dynamic retasking for large aircraft by integrating threat data, tactical communications, and blue-force information under degraded connectivity conditions.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

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Due Date

April 15, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

Aircrew operating in contested environments lack an integrated, in-flight common operating picture (COP) that combines threat awareness, tactical datalink fusion, and blue-force integration. This problem is especially relevant for large, high-value airlift and tanker aircraft that utilize avionics and mission systems that are optimized for more permissive operations. This requires crews to rely heavily on pre-mission planning products, voice updates, and aging platform-specific displays that can...

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Change History

Description ChangedApr 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM

Open Mission Engine

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Date ChangedApr 3, 2026 at 11:17 PM