Robotic Exclusion & Engagement Framework (REEF)

Name: Robotic Exclusion & Engagement Framework (REEF)
Creator: Department of Defense
Keywords: CSO

Department of DefenseDefense Innovation Unit (DIU)

AI Overview

DoD and UK seek an integrated underwater threat detection and response system (REEF) combining sensors, signal processing, and interdiction methods to protect ports and critical waterways from autonomous underwater vehicles and semi-submersibles.

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 3, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

This is a bilateral solicitation involving collaboration between the U.S. and UK. Submitted solutions will be assessed by both U.S. and UK government innovation teams with the aim of identifying potential vendors for suitability toward U.S. and UK defense applications. Please note the “Export Controls” section of this AoI. Adversaries and non-state actors are increasingly utilizing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (R...

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Change History

Date ChangedMar 27, 2026 at 5:25 PM