Future Program: Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER)
ID: DARPA-SN-25-39Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/63ba32b6553844fdbda208c6aae825ba/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is initiating the Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER) program, aimed at enhancing the robustness and security of AI technologies in military applications. This initiative seeks to establish a dedicated red team to operationally assess AI-enabled systems against potential adversarial threats, addressing the current lack of comprehensive testing in real-world scenarios. As AI becomes increasingly integral to military operations, the program emphasizes the importance of developing countermeasures and integrating advanced technologies to ensure operational security. Interested parties can reach out to the BAA Coordinator at SABER@darpa.mil for further information, as this Special Notice serves as an announcement of upcoming opportunities rather than a formal solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    BAA Coordinator
    SABER@darpa.mil
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    DARPA-SN-25-39.pdf
    The Special Notice from DARPA announces upcoming opportunities related to the Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER) program. This initiative aims to explore and enhance the robustness and security of AI technologies deployed in military applications, addressing potential vulnerabilities posed by adversarial actions. As AI becomes increasingly integral to the Department of Defense (DoD), DARPA emphasizes the need for improved operational assessments of AI-enabled systems, which currently lack comprehensive testing against adversarial threats. The SABER program will establish a red team dedicated to operationally evaluating these systems and developing new countermeasures. Future solicitations will seek collaborators to assist in technology integration and the operationalization of effective assessment tools. This notice serves informational purposes and does not solicit formal proposals, indicating DARPA's ongoing commitment to integrating advanced AI safely into military operations while preparing for emerging risks.
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