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Multi-Domain Force Applications and Traffic Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (M-FAT)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Presolicitation · FA8750-25-S-7004

posted 6 August 2025 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12 · 6 postings

Summary

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL Rome Research Site is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement to fund research that improves counter‑small unmanned aerial system (C‑sUAS) kill chain capabilities, electronic warfare, cyberspace operations, autonomous command and control, low‑collateral interceptors, sensor technologies, and UAS traffic management. The effort emphasizes advanced AI/ML‑driven automation, resilient communications, and integration of swarm‑level networking, reflecting a focus on cutting‑edge unmanned aircraft system technologies.

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