400 Gigabit High Speed Data and Video Communications
ID: N252-084Type: BOTH
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Topic

400 Gigabit High Speed Data and Video Communications

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 innovative solutions through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to develop a 400 Gigabit high-speed data and video communications system for military aircraft. The objective is to create a hardened solution capable of achieving 400 Gbps using four 100 Gbps data lanes, addressing the increasing data transport requirements that current technologies cannot meet due to limitations in temperature and performance. This initiative is critical for enhancing military aircraft capabilities, as it aims to significantly improve data link speeds while ensuring compliance with stringent environmental standards. The solicitation is set to open on April 23, 2025, with proposals due by May 21, 2025, and further details can be found at the official SBIR website.

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