Securing AI for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER) Proposers Day
ID: DARPA-SN-25-42Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/7b7b1852adad42a18921c07dcfc870a7/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is hosting a Proposers Day for the Securing AI for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER) program on March 12, 2025. This event aims to inform potential proposers about the program's objectives, which include enhancing the security and reliability of military AI applications by establishing a sustainable operational AI red team to assess vulnerabilities against adversarial threats. The Proposers Day will feature presentations from DARPA officials, networking opportunities, and sessions tailored for both U.S. persons and interested international participants, with registration required by February 25, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the BAA Coordinator at SABER@darpa.mil.

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    The Special Notice from DARPA announces a hybrid Proposers Day event for the Securing AI for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER) program on March 12, 2025. This event aims to inform potential proposers about the program's technical goals and challenges related to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into Department of Defense (DoD) systems for operational use. It will assess vulnerabilities of AI-enabled systems against potential adversarial threats. The event features an open session for all interested parties and a limited session for U.S. persons only, emphasizing the necessity of registration by February 25, 2025. SABER seeks to establish a sustainable operational AI red team to enhance the security and reliability of military AI applications. The registration process includes requirements for both U.S. and non-U.S. participants, ensuring appropriate security measures are in place. The Proposers Day will include presentations from DARPA officials and provide networking opportunities for attendees to form potential partnerships. Overall, this notice serves as an invitation for collaboration on advancing AI robustness and cyber defenses in military contexts, without constituting a formal solicitation for proposals.
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