Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT)
Summary
The Department of Defense, Air Force solicitation seeks development of Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT) to provide pre‑emptive or reactive countermeasure solutions for protecting U.S. aircraft and aircrew in contested environments. The effort focuses on electro‑optical spectrum countermeasures such as expendable devices, directed energy, and novel developmental technologies, indicating a high‑technology focus.