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UAS-based Precision Aim for Device Render Safe in CBRN Environments

Department of War · Defense Threat Reduction Agency · SBIR Topic · 27.BZ

posted 4 November 2026 · closes 6 January 2027

Summary

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency seeks proposals to develop a precision‑aiming payload that can be carried by unmanned aerial systems and used remotely to render safe explosive ordnance in chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear environments. The effort focuses on creating a trusted autonomous system capable of standoff operations, remote command and control, and reusable deployment for small‑unit UAS platforms.

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