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"DoD SBIR FY26 Modular Payloads for Unmanned Aircraft Systems with AI-Enabled EO IR Sensing Electronic Warfare and SIGINT" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
This DoD SBIR FY26 topic seeks proposals to develop modular payload technologies for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are compatible with the Picatinny Common Lethality Interface Kit (PCLIK) standard. Payload modalities include electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensing, communications relay, electronic warfare (EW), and signals intelligence (SIGINT).
AI/ML is a central technical thread: candidate payloads should incorporate onboard inference for target detection and classification, automatic spectrum sensing and emitter classification, on-the-fly RF signal processing, and edge-AI for low-bandwidth tactical environments. The objective is a family of swappable, software-defined payloads that can be reconfigured for varied mission profiles without changing the underlying UAS airframe.
Phase I delivers a feasibility study and reference design; Phase II builds and demonstrates an interoperable prototype.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, majority-owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All work must be performed in the United States. PI must be primarily employed by the small business. Proposals submitted through the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $250,000 in Phase I funding for feasibility and design studies. Successful Phase I performers may compete for Phase II awards of up to $1.7 million for prototype hardware/software development. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
DoD SBIR FY26 Modular Payloads for Unmanned Aircraft Systems with AI-Enabled EO IR Sensing Electronic Warfare and SIGINT is funded by U.S. Department of Defense. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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