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The DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (HR001125S0011) solicits revolutionary research ideas for advanced military systems including autonomous platforms, AI-enabled weapons systems, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, advanced munitions, and tactical robotics.
TTO's mission focuses on rapid development and demonstration of system-level military capabilities that can be transitioned to the warfighter. The BAA uses a two-step process: researchers first submit Executive Summaries by April 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, and DARPA responds with either encouragement or discouragement for submitting full proposals.
This is distinct from DARPA's DSO BAA (basic research) and I2O BAA (information technology); TTO specifically funds tactical systems integration, autonomous platform prototyping, and operational capability demonstrations. Areas of interest span autonomous swarms, AI-enabled battle management, human-machine teaming for tactical operations, advanced sensors and seekers, and rapid prototyping of unmanned systems.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. companies, universities, research institutions, and qualified international organizations. Small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors are encouraged. Must have capability to conduct system-level research and prototyping for defense applications. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Multiple awards anticipated. Typical TTO awards range from $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 for multi-year efforts. TTO focuses on system-level demonstrations and operational prototyping. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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