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CLARA (Compositional Learning‑And‑Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering) is sponsored by DARPA Defense Sciences Office. Integrates formal algorithmic reasoning with machine learning for high‑assurance AI systems; proximate to robotics autonomy research.
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Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) Information Session Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) Information Session Contract Opportunity Type ##### Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM EST ##### Feb 04, 2026 12:17 PM EST ##### DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) ##### DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY ##### AC11 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH ##### 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is sponsoring an Information Session webcast to provide information to potential proposers on the objectives of an anticipated Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) Disruption Opportunity (DO).
The Information Session will be held via webcast on February 19, 2026, from 1:00 p. m. to 4:00 p.
m. (Eastern Time). Advance registration is required for viewing the webcast.
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DARPA's CLARA (Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering) program is a fundamental research initiative seeking to tightly integrate automated reasoning (AR) with machine learning (ML) to create high-assurance AI systems that are demonstrably trustworthy, not just empirically good. Published under solicitation DARPA-PA-25-07-02 on February 10, 2026, the program explicitly criticizes the current industry approach of tacking automated reasoning onto large language models and instead demands tight compositional integration of ML and AR components with hierarchical structure and transparent operation. CLARA is structured in two technical areas: TA1 funds development of new high-assurance ML/AR composition approaches including theory, algorithms, and open-source code, while TA2 builds a software composition library integrating validated TA1 tools into a common framework. All software must be released as open source under Apache 2.0 license. Application domains include autonomous systems, command and control, kill web operations, supply chain logistics, wargaming, and medical, financial, and legal domains. The program targets composition of Bayesian methods, neural networks, and logic programs. DARPA aims to execute awards by June 9, 2026, within 120 days of posting.
DARPA Defense Sciences Office Office-Wide BAA (HR001125S0013) is a broad agency announcement from DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) that funds innovative basic and applied research in the physical, engineering, and life sciences with national security relevance. The solicitation accepts proposals across DSO's full research portfolio, including areas such as materials science, mathematics, biological systems, and emerging technologies. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, and small businesses. Proposals are due by June 2, 2026. Contract opportunity type is a solicitation under Product Service Code AC11 (National Defense R&D Services - Basic Research). APEX Accelerators are available to assist small businesses with the application process at no cost.