SBIRPre-Release

Very Low-Cost Kinetic Defeat for C-sUAS

Solicitation ID26.BX
Agency
DOD
USAF
Deadline
Aug 19, 2026
25 days left
Posted Date
Jul 1, 2026
Classification
SBIR
Phase: Phase II

SBIR Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force is seeking Direct-to-Phase-II Small Business Innovation Research proposals for very low-cost kinetic defeat mechanisms to neutralize Group 1 through 3 unmanned aerial system threats. Selected contractors must develop and deliver highly dispersible, survivable, and scalable interceptor or munition prototypes at Technology Readiness Level 7 or 8. Technical requirements demand a cost per engagement of under $6,000, autonomous fire-and-forget terminal guidance, an effective engagement range of 800 meters to 5 kilometers, and the ability to operate in contested, GPS-denied environments. Proposals must be submitted through the Department of Defense SBIR portal between the opening date of July 22, 2026, and the application deadline of August 19, 2026.

SBIR Documents

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Opportunity Snapshot

Source SystemOfficial Link
Program Type
SBIR - Phase II
Agency
DOD / USAF

Key Dates

Release DateJul 1, 2026
Open DateJul 22, 2026
Application DueAug 19, 2026
Close DateAug 19, 2026