Active Government Funding Opportunities

Development of hardened materials through scientific investigation and laser interaction studies. Focuses on electro-optic, nonlinear optical materials, thin films, and thermal mitigation.

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.

Develop airfield operational technologies for runway assessment, non-destructive evaluation, and computational modeling to improve sortie generation across diverse environmental conditions.

Cislunar environment modeling including plasma, radiation, and dust characterization. Develops sensors and data products for vehicle design and cislunar operations.

Advanced optical and RF communications for space-to-terrestrial links. Develops low SWAP-C components including optical terminals, advanced modems, and resilient tactical data links.

Advanced missile propulsion R&D including propellant formulations, nozzle technologies, ignition systems, and compact multi-pulse motor architectures.

Space payload hosting technologies for RF/optical communications terminals with reduced integration time, cost, and complexity.

GPS-denied/degraded navigation and timing solutions including resilient space networks, atomic clocks, and alternate PNT systems. Enables global operations without GPS reliance.

Missile test and evaluation technology development including miniaturized telemetry, autonomous flight termination, and encrypted tracking systems.

Advanced tracking and defeat capabilities for adversary systems with AI/ML automatic target recognition. Includes novel sensing, edge data fusion, and satellite resilience against directed energy.

High-rate mesh backbone networks with fast data transfer, minimized latency, optimized routing, and dynamic adaptation for contested environments.

Thermosphere modeling and satellite drag prediction for accurate orbit determination and reentry forecasting. Develops empirical and physics-based models.

Chemical agent point detection technology development for real-time field identification and analysis capabilities.

Research advanced manufacturing processes and material science innovations for CBRNE defense applications and protective equipment development.

Infrastructure protection R&D including blast mitigation, physical security, deployable shelters, CBRE threat detection, and computational blast modeling.

Army electronics and sensors R&D including MEMS devices, distributed sensors, and anti-tamper systems. Emphasis on hardened electronics, autonomous behaviors, and advanced sensing.

Machine learning and autonomy R&D for swarm coordination of networked autonomous weapon systems operating in dynamic battlespace environments.

Develop automation and intelligent systems for heavy construction equipment including autonomous navigation in GPS-denied environments, multi-machine coordination, and robotic appliques.

Space Domain Awareness enhancements through low-cost resilient ground-based SDA, space-based sensors, and optics for comprehensive space environment knowledge.

Develop collective protection systems and technologies for sheltering personnel from CBRNE threats.

Research flame and incendiary technologies for military applications and threat assessment.

Research artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for CBRNE defense threat detection and response systems.

Robotics and automation R&D for high-threat areas including unmanned systems, autonomous control, obstacle avoidance, and AI/ML for force protection.

Quantum semiconductor materials and processes exploiting quantum effects for infrared sensing, hyperspectral imaging, and secure quantum communications. Advanced inorganic materials development.

Aerosol science and technology R&D for CBRNE defense applications including detection and mitigation strategies.