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"Navy SBIR Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Open Topic DON26BX03-NP002 for AI Machine Learning and Sensor Fusion Drone Defense" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Navy SBIR Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Open Topic DON26BX03-NP002 for AI Machine Learning and Sensor Fusion Drone Defense is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Navy (Navy SBIR/STTR Program). This U. S.
Navy SBIR open topic (DON26BX03-NP002) solicits small-business innovation in counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), seeking AI- and machine-learning-driven capabilities for detecting, identifying, tracking, and neutralizing hostile drones.
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Navy SBIR BAA Open Topic Webinar Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer - Program Info - - FAQs - Overview FAQs / Navy SBIR Description FAQs / All SBIR SBIR Tutorial Eligibility Getting Started Policy / Law Getting Paid Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Broad Agency Announcements Current DoW SBIR/STTR BAAs Current Navy SBIR/STTR BAAs Navy SBIR Transition Program (STP) SBIR Experimentation Cell (DON SEC) Navy Awards & Success Stories Database Current DoW SBIR/STTR Topics Presentations / Tutorials Reference Material / Manuals Transition / Commercialization Resources Important SBIR Agency Websites Navy Virtual Transitions Marketplace VTM NAVAIR and NAVSEA SBIR Open Topic Webinar DON26BX03-NP002 - Closes July 22, 2026 12pm ET View Open Topic Webinar (60 min) View Webinar Slides (pdf) View Webinar Q&A Responses (pdf) View Open Topic Details and Q&A NAVAIR and NAVSEA are looking for visionary approaches, dynamic solutions for counter-UAS warfighting!
You�ve seen how the proliferation of cheap, easily accessible and increasingly sophisticated unmanned systems by both state adversaries and non-state actors has changed the nature of warfighting. Faced with what was a theoretical problem and now a daily operational reality, NAVAIR and NAVSEA are looking for disruptive technologies to counter unmanned air systems (C-UAS).
This is where industry can bring its vision and expertise to the fight. You can take your first steps today by reaching out to us during NAVAIR and NAVSEA�s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) pre-release Open Topic period before the call for proposals opens June 24.
NAVAIR and NAVSEA are looking for innovative solutions that can detect, track, identify and neutralize single and multiple UAS threats in complex operational environments, ultimately providing the warfighter with a decisive overmatch capability to ensure freedom of maneuver and protection of assets.
Primary technology areas of interest are: Target Recognition for C-UAS Swarm Detection, Tracking and Anomalies Kinetic Defeat System for Small UAS Countering Advanced Signature Management You can attend ( via Teams ) NAVAIR and NAVSEA�s Counter-UAS SBIR Open Topic Industry Day on June 16 from 1-3 p. m ET. Access to the live event is also available ( Here.
) . Phone calls will NOT be accepted. No registration required.
Just create a calendar reminder and join via the Teams link. You can submit your questions, find additional information, and research program requirements on the DOW�s SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal ( Topics and Topic Search (SITIS) and the General Services Administration System for Award Management web page ( sam. gov/ ).
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. for-profit small businesses meeting SBA size standards (fewer than 500 employees), majority U. S. -owned, with all work performed in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I awards up to approximately $315,000 USD, with competitively selected projects eligible for substantially larger Phase II development awards. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Navy SBIR Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Open Topic DON26BX03-NP002 for AI Machine Learning and Sensor Fusion Drone Defense is funded by U.S. Department of the Navy (Navy SBIR/STTR Program). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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