Autonomous Surface Craft

Name: Autonomous Surface Craft
Creator: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Keywords: CSO

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersERDC

AI Overview

ERDC seeks autonomous surface craft capable of resilient, real-time navigation in contested nearshore and inland waterways. This prototype must demonstrate dynamic re-routing, obstacle avoidance, and mission adaptation in complex littoral environments where traditional navigation fails.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Funding Amount

Up to $1,500,000

Release Date

September 24, 2026

Due Date

October 8, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) invites solutions for autonomous surface craft capable of providing resilient, automated mission execution and navigation in contested nearshore environments. This effort aims to develop autonomous routing capabilities that enable vessels to safely and efficiently navigate littoral, estuarine, and inland waterways while accounting for environmental conditions, operational constraints, and contested threats.

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Change History

Field UpdatedSep 24, 2026 at 8:05 PM

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