8 October 2026

The Air Force seeks proposals to develop and deliver a low-size, weight, and power kilowatt-class 2-micron fiber amplifier for directed-energy use. The service also solicits concepts that combine artificial intelligence and automation to support Battle Managers in command and control operations. It requests prototype-ready solutions that enable cooperative perception and data fusion for uncrewed air systems. The Navy's Office of Naval Research wants low-cost heads-up displays with six-degree-of-freedom tracking for drone pilots, forward observers and JTACs. The Department of Justice announced an industry day for its upcoming MEGA 6 contract vehicle to buy modern IT, e-discovery tools and legal staffing.