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DOD Advanced Technology Development (ATD) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The DOD Advanced Technology Development (ATD) program funds projects that have moved beyond basic research and are ready for advanced development and demonstration. The FY2026 RDTE budget reflects a strategic shift towards convergent disruptive technologies, with over $2.
2 billion allocated for AI across various programs. This includes tiered iterations of autonomous AI for distributed, multi-domain operations (e.g., robotic UAVs, UUVs, and UGV platforms) to execute reconnaissance, logistics, and strike missions. AI-enabled analytics are essential to these systems for mitigating information overload and supporting real-time command and control decisions.
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The department's headquarters is at the Pentagon. National Security Education Program The David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 mandated that the Secretary of Defense create and sustain a program to award scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students, fellowships to U.S. graduate students, and grants to U.S. institutions of higher education.
These awards are for study or program development in languages and regions critical to national security. Based on this legislation, the National Security Education Program (NSEP) was established. NSEP is one of the most significant efforts in international education since the 1958 passage of the National Defense Education Act, and it continues to play a critical role within the Department of Defense.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects that have moved beyond basic research and are ready for advanced development and demonstration. Specific eligibility may vary per solicitation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows see official notice (over $2.2 billion allocated for AI across programs in FY2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
DOD Advanced Technology Development (ATD) is funded by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), administered by the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S.
SBIR SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations is sponsored by U.S. Air Force. DOD SBIR topic SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations. Component: U.S. Air Force. Command: SDA. Solicitation: DoD SBIR 2025.4. Phase(s): D2PII, II, SPII. Status: Pre-Release. Open date: 3/4/2026.
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