Intelligent Threat Aware Autonomy 

The DAF26BZ01-NV006 project, "Intelligent Threat Aware Autonomy," aims to develop advanced autonomous behaviors for Air Force systems, particularly Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACPs), to achieve air superiority in contested environments. The project focuses on real-time decision-making rather than just sensing. Key objectives include Weapon Engagement Zone (WEZ) modeling for risk assessment and path planning, WEZ avoidance algorithms for safe navigation, optimized weapon usage for target neutralization, and mutual support strategies for collaborative operations among multiple ACPs. The initiative emphasizes measuring risk, leveraging weapon models, avoiding threats, addressing communication limitations, and quantifying mutual support. This technology is restricted under ITAR/EAR, requiring disclosure of foreign national involvement. Phase I focuses on initial solutions and feasibility studies in simulation, Phase II involves expanding designs, conducting higher-fidelity simulations, and potentially initial flight demonstrations, while Phase III aims for pre-production, certification, and integration with Air Force programs and other DoD applications.