US Production of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic-Yielding Preceramic Polymers

Department of War · Air Force · SBIR Topic · 27.BZ

posted 7 October 2026 · closes 25 November 2026

Summary

The Department of the Air Force seeks to establish domestic production of ultra‑high temperature ceramic (UHTC) yielding preceramic polymers for use in high‑temperature composite components such as propulsion and aeroshells. The effort focuses on scaling a patented AFRL polymer to commercial volumes to support hypersonic and other defense programs, with Phase II requiring delivery of 75 kg of qualified material and a cost‑competitive production capability.

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