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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Ultra-Low Latency Technology for Radio Applications 5G

Department of War · Navy · SBIR Topic · 27.BZ

posted 4 November 2026 · closes 6 January 2027

Summary

The Navy is seeking a Phase II SBIR effort to develop ultra‑low latency audio data obscuration software for IP‑based 5G and O‑RAN communications that can be integrated into existing MIDS JTRS platforms. The effort supports the Department of Defense’s JADC2 and National Defense Strategy goals by improving resilience of command, control and communications in contested, congested environments.

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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Ultra-Low Latency Technology for Radio Applications 5G — The Demand Signal