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5G Signature Tracking Mitigation via Cyber Deception

Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8d leftDepartment of War (DoD) · OSDSBIROSW26BZ06-NV028

As military and government personnel increasingly rely on commercial mobile networks, the management of digital signatures has become a critical operational concern.

AI/ML for Next Generation of Missile Detection, Warning, Tracking, and Reporting

Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8d leftDepartment of War (DoD) · USAFSBIRDAF26BX06-NV510

The purpose of this topic is to address a critical need within the U.S.

Agentic AI Based Cognitive Radar for GEOINT Mission

Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8d leftDepartment of War (DoD) · OSDSBIROSW26BZ06-DV033

Agentic AI enables autonomous control of expert systems for desired information gathering or completing a task.

Agentic-AI, Schema-Driven Decision Management for Auditable Studies and Acquisition Decisions

Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8d leftDepartment of War (DoD) · ARMYSBIRARM26BX06-NV012

This topic will prototype and demonstrate a schema-driven Decision Management (DM) foundation plus a governed agentic AI layer that turns messy decision requests into auditable, signer-ready Decision Packages.

Agentic-AI, Schema-Driven Decision Management for Auditable Studies and Acquisition Decisions

Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8d leftDepartment of War (DoD) · ARMYSTTRARM26TX06-NV003

This topic will prototype and demonstrate a schema-driven Decision Management (DM) foundation plus a governed agentic AI layer that turns messy decision requests into auditable, signer-ready Decision Packages.

Architected Energy Dissipation Structures with Tunable Rigid-flexible Behaviors

Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8d leftDepartment of War (DoD) · OSDSTTROSW26TZ06-NV010

The DoW requires lightweight protection materials for a variety of applications, including personal protection, vehicle safety, and shielding sensitive electronics.

Artificial Intelligence Performance Evaluation Tool

Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8d leftDepartment of War (DoD) · USAFSTTRDAF26TZ06-NV006

The proposed research effort aims to address critical gaps in the evaluation and validation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems within the Air Force by developing an Artificial Intelligence Performance Evaluation Tool.

Automated Combat Assessment at the Edge

Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8d leftDepartment of War (DoD) · USAFSTTRDAF26TZ06-NV007

Combat assessment (physical and functional) provides tactically relevant information for re-strike and re-planning.

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