2025 MAINSAIL and ATOMATA Industry Day
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2377 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL RYKSWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, 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; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6431bb979a7d4425af296c515c206efc/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), is hosting the 2025 MAINSAIL and ATOMATA Industry Day to engage industry partners in discussions about advancements in maritime domain awareness and air combat identification technologies. This event, scheduled for February 11-12, 2025, at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio, aims to foster collaboration on the Maritime Automated Ingestion for Scene-Aware Identification and Localization (MAINSAIL) and Air Target Optimization & Autonomy Activity (ATOMATA) programs, which focus on enhancing target identification and optimizing algorithms for combat scenarios. Participation is limited to U.S. citizens and companies with mandatory security clearance verification, and registration is required by February 4, 2025; attendees should note that electronic devices will be prohibited during the event. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Omar Eldadah at Omar.Eldadah@us.af.mil.

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    Omar.Eldadah@us.af.mil
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    The 2025 MAINSAIL and ATOMATA Industry Day, announced by the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), aims to facilitate industry engagement regarding the Maritime Automated Ingestion for Scene-Aware Identification and Localization (MAINSAIL) and Air Target Optimization & Autonomy Activity (ATOMATA) programs. Scheduled for February 11-12, 2025, at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, this event seeks to foster collaboration between government and industry, focusing on advancements in maritime domain awareness and air combat identification technologies. MAINSAIL aims to enhance maritime target identification utilizing machine learning and contextual data, while ATOMATA focuses on optimizing feature fusion algorithms for combat scenarios. Participants will gain insights into technical needs, explore opportunities for collaboration, and provide feedback to the government. The event will occur at a SECRET security level, limited to U.S. citizens and companies, with mandatory clearance verification. Registration is required by February 4, 2025, and devices such as laptops and phones will be prohibited during the event. The gathering is part of a broader strategy to ensure that developments meet operational requirements effectively, with a focus on integrating innovative technologies for defense applications.
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