Improving Battle Planning through AI
ID: HR0011SB20254-07Type: Phase II
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Topic

Improving Battle Planning through AI

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: DARPA

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

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, through DARPA, is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) topic titled "Improving Battle Planning through AI." The objective is to develop innovative technologies that utilize customized reduced-order models (ROMs) to enhance course of action (COA) planning and accelerate COA adjudication, enabling rapid decision-making in complex battlespace scenarios. This initiative is critical for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of military planning processes, allowing for the integration of diverse models and data sources to support collaborative decision-making. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is set to open on May 28, 2025, with proposals due by June 25, 2025, and can find more information at the official SBIR website.

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