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Disruption through Intelligent Strategies, Counter Options, and Resilient Defenses (DISCORD)

Department of Defense · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · Solicitation · DARPA-PS-26-27

posted 15 May 2026 · closed 9 July 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 · 3 postings

Summary

DARPA is soliciting proposals for the DISCORD program to develop an AI‑native approach that rapidly generates tactical options from live sensor data and high‑fidelity simulations, providing commanders with diverse, explainable strategies. The effort focuses on advanced AI‑driven simulation, edge computing, model‑predictive control, and online dynamics learning to maintain strategic flexibility against adversary threats.

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