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xTech|Kinetic Reach Competition

Department of War · Army · SBIR Topic · 26.BX

posted 3 June 2026 · closes 23 December 2026

Summary

The U.S. Army is running the xTech|Kinetic Reach competition to find innovative, autonomous or minimally‑manned sustainment solutions such as uncrewed ground payload transport, autonomous container handling, future power generation, and forward arming/refueling systems. The effort aims to reduce soldier exposure and maintain operational tempo in contested environments where traditional manned logistics are vulnerable.

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