Bio-inspired Underwater Teams

Department of War · Office of the Secretary of Defense · STTR Topic · 26.TZ

posted 2 September 2026 · closes 21 October 2026

Summary

The Department of War seeks proposals to design, develop, and demonstrate bio‑inspired unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) teams that achieve superior range, endurance, speed, and quietness through hydrodynamic schooling effects. The effort focuses on novel propulsion concepts and autonomous control for multi‑agent UUV operations, representing a specialized advanced technology acquisition.

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