Space hardware advancements for LINK-182 user radios, multi-waveform capabilities, SGLS, and secure contested communications with LPI/LPD connectivity.
Counterspace capabilities R&D including defensive/offensive technologies, cyber capabilities, phenomenology, and satellite servicing for space protection.
Up to $99M over 5-year period (total BAA funding, not topic-specific)
Radiation belt and plasma particle effects modeling for space systems. Includes spacecraft charging models, materials interaction studies, and nuclear effects analysis.
Development of material substitutes, recycling methods, and rare earth recovery. Addresses supply chain resilience and material conservation for defense applications.
Phase I: up to Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT); Phase II: up to $10,000,000
Advanced processing, command and control algorithms for contested space operations. Includes network defense, secure enclaves, autonomous orchestration, and radiation-hardened processors.
Development of optical materials and processing for photon generation, conversion, and transport. Includes metamaterials, plasmonics, and ceramic optics for imaging and electronic warfare.
NTE $75M per individual contract award; total program NTE $500M
Evaluation and development of photonic materials for sensor and structure survivability. Includes EO/IR protection, optical coatings, laser materials, and environmental interaction testing.
NTE $75M per individual contract award; total program NTE $500M
Biomaterials research using soft matter characterization, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics for accelerated materials development. Focus on biodegradable materials and biological-material interactions.
NTE $75M per individual contract award; total program NTE $500M
Army energetics innovation research in explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics. Areas include modeling, synthesis methods, high energy density materials, and lifecycle advancement.
Army revolutionary armament design R&D including threat recognition, targeting, and remotely operated platforms. Focus on hypervelocity airframes, novel propulsion, morphing structures, and advanced materials.
Army fuze technology research including Electronic Safe and Arm Devices, MEMS devices, and miniaturized components. Focus on reliability, manufacturability, and G-load survivability.
Army fire control technology R&D including optics, electro-optics, position/navigation sensors, and quantum science. Spans target acquisition, tracking, and autonomous systems integration.
Army research in containerized software and orchestration technology for enhanced deployment, scalability, and cybersecurity. Emphasizes cloud-agnostic, standards-compliant solutions supporting DevSecOps.
Army research in future small arms lethal technologies including ammunition ballistics, fire control, and AI-enhanced systems. Focus on warfighter lethality against lightly armored targets.
Army testing methodology R&D including destructive/non-destructive testing, inspection, and verification/validation. Areas span environmental testing, automated software testing, and quality control innovations.
Army research identifying operational deficiencies and leveraging existing technology base through multi-disciplinary collaboration. Focus on innovative integration of evolving technologies for enhanced capabilities.
Build local capacity in Cook Islands and Niue through maritime cooperation, economic linkages, and natural resource management programs. Projects should strengthen U.S. partnerships while enhancing regional safety in digital media, IT, emergency preparedness, and related sectors.
Build U.S.-New Zealand partnerships in science, innovation, and technology—spanning Antarctica research, space exploration, AI, biotechnology, and critical tech. Programs strengthen democratic ties and economic growth across shared strategic priorities.
Development of modeling, simulation, and analysis tools for air superiority concepts. Research includes virtual/constructive simulation, detailed sensor modeling, and multi-level engagement analysis for novel weapon systems.
Research in missile guidance and control technologies including robust algorithms, seeker systems, and reinforcement learning approaches. Focus on advanced autopilot architectures and optimal engagement guidance laws for air superiority.