This BAA seeks innovative research to enhance counter-small unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS) capabilities through advancements in electronic warfare, cyberspace operations, command and control automation, low-collateral interceptors, sensors, and UAS traffic management. The program will support efforts in AI/ML, sensor fusion, autonomous decision-making, resilient communications, and integration with air traffic control. Total funding is approximately $499 million, with individual awards normally ranging from $500K to $20M and potential awards up to $99M. Award periods will normally not exceed 60 months. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the government may issue contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions.

The Department of the Air Force is seeking innovative research to enhance Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) capabilities, focusing on Electronic Warfare, Cyberspace Operations, Command and Control automation, low-collateral defeat interceptors, and UAS Traffic Management. The total estimated funding for this Broad Agency Announcement is approximately $499 million, with individual awards normally ranging from $500K to $20M and the potential for awards up to $99M. Performance of services will be managed out of Rome, NY. The BAA is open until 4 AUG 2030, with suggested white paper submission dates aligned to fiscal years from FY26 through FY30. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the government may use procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions.

The Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking innovative research to enhance counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) capabilities, including advancements in electronic warfare, cyberspace operations, command and control automation, low-collateral defeat interceptors, sensor technologies, and UAS traffic management. The total estimated funding for this Broad Agency Announcement is approximately $499 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $500,000 to $20 million, and potential awards up to $99 million. Performance of services will be located at the AFRL Information Directorate in Rome, New York. The BAA is open until August 4, 2030, with suggested white paper submission dates aligned to fiscal year funding cycles through 2030. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the government may issue procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions.

This Broad Agency Announcement seeks innovative research to enhance Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System capabilities and advance UAS Traffic Management systems, with a focus on Electronic Warfare, Cyberspace Operations, and automation. The total funding for this program is approximately $499 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $500,000 to $20 million and potentially up to $99 million. The announcement is open and effective until August 4, 2030, with white papers accepted until that date. The primary agency contact location is Rome, New York. Awards may be made as procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions.