Intelligent Threat Aware Autonomy
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Air Force is seeking SBIR solutions for Intelligent Threat Aware Autonomy to advance autonomous behaviors for autonomous collaborative platforms operating in contested environments. The effort centers on developing weapon engagement zone modeling, threat-avoidance path planning, advanced weaponeering, and mutual support methods that enable real-time mission decision-making. The work is aimed at air-superiority applications and is expected to interface with existing vehicle control through aim-points rather than inner-loop aircraft controls; Phase I emphasizes simulation-based feasibility and Phase II expands to higher-fidelity testing and possible flight demonstrations. The topic is subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions with disclosure required for foreign national involvement, and proposals are due June 3, 2026 at 16:00 UTC under opportunity number DAF26BZ01-NV006.