Electronic Threat Detection for Countermeasure Support
ID: N242-081Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Electronic Threat Detection for Countermeasure Support

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on "Electronic Threat Detection for Countermeasure Support." This initiative aims to develop technology capable of extracting actionable information from real-time and wideband electronic threats, including low-probability-of-intercept (LPI) and low-probability-of-detection (LPD) transmissions, to enhance electronic warfare capabilities. The successful contractor will demonstrate a prototype system during Phase I and Phase II, utilizing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware, with the potential for classified work in advanced phases. Proposals are due by June 12, 2024, with further details available at the official solicitation link: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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