Ground and Air Launched Drone Swarms Create a Self-Protecting Perimeter Using Autonomous AI

The Air Force posted this SBIR topic. It takes Phase II proposals until October 21, 2026.

Topic: DAF26BX06-DV026
Call: DoW SBIR 2026 CSO
Agency: Department of Defense, Air Force

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The overall goal of this Direct to Phase II research and development effort is to adapt and validate mature, readily available autonomous unmanned aerial swarm technologies to provide enhanced situational awareness and force-multiplying capabilities for high-value Mobility Air Forces assets and forward ground installations.

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