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DARPA's Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (HR001125S0011) solicits revolutionary defense platforms, systems, and manufacturing approaches. TTO organizes its interests around four thrust areas: Design/Build/Buy, Surge and Sustain, Long Range Effects, and Disruptive Innovation.
The Disruptive Innovation thrust specifically targets low-cost autonomous systems that can use mass to overwhelm defensive systems, approaches that disrupt sensor-stealth dynamics, and capabilities that undermine adversary readiness. AI and autonomous systems feature prominently across all thrust areas.
TTO is distinct from DARPA's I2O (software/information) and DSO (science) offices by focusing on physical systems, platforms, and tactical capabilities. Executive summaries are encouraged before full proposal submission to receive early feedback on relevance.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: All responsible U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply, including large and small commercial companies, startups, universities, research institutions, and nonprofits. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, small businesses, and minority institutions are encouraged to participate. University-Affiliated Research Centers and FFRDCs may participate with restrictions. Executive summaries due April 17, 2026; full proposals due June 22, 2026. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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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.
DARPA Lift Challenge is a competition from the DARPA Tactical Technology Office that funds groundbreaking drone designs capable of achieving unprecedented payload-to-weight ratios. With a $6.5 million prize pool, this challenge tasks competitors with building a drone weighing 55 pounds or less that can carry the highest possible payload relative to its weight, aiming to shatter the current 1:1 payload-to-weight barrier limiting today's multirotor drones. Open to U.S. persons and U.S.-registered entities—including university labs, small businesses, large corporations, and military services—this competition seeks to redefine vertical lift aviation for both military and civilian applications. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through May 2026, with flight windows assigned in order of acceptance.
The DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001125S0011 solicits innovative executive summaries and proposals to demonstrate revolutionary defense platforms systems and manufacturing approaches that enhance the nation's ability to rapidly build adapt and sustain force structures. Focus areas include Design Build Buy using innovative approaches throughout the system lifecycle and Surge and Sustain for defense manufacturing. The Disruptive Innovation area includes low-cost autonomous systems that can use mass to overwhelm defensive systems. TTO develops technologies that give warfighters decisive advantages including autonomous ground air and maritime systems AI-enabled tactical decision-making and rapid prototyping of defense platforms. This is distinct from other DARPA office-wide BAAs covering DSO I2O and BTO as TTO focuses specifically on tactical autonomous systems and defense platform innovation.