All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Solicitation · FA2377-26-R-B007

posted 1 May 2026 · closes 30 April 2031 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12

Summary

The Department of the Air Force is soliciting research and development of prototype photonic technologies under the All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA) effort. The program aims to create advanced photonic capabilities that give technical offset for Department of War applications while controlling costs.

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