DAF26BZ01-NV008Pre-ReleaseSBIR

Runtime Assured Autonomy

Department of DefenseUSAF

AI Overview

The Air Force seeks Runtime Assured Autonomy (RTAA) technology to continuously monitor and safeguard autonomous unmanned systems when radio communications fail or operator workload is saturated. RTAA detects autonomy faults and activates recovery protocols to ensure safe flight and mission success in complex battle scenarios.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
March 2, 2026
Due Date
June 3, 2026

Official Description

Several of the Air Force’s Operational Imperatives call for unmanned platforms to support manned platforms. The Advanced Battle Management System, Moving Target Engagement, Tactical Air Dominance and Global Strike imperatives all call for less expensive, attritable uncrewed platforms to aid in executing complex battle missions. These uncrewed systems cannot always be guaranteed to be controlled by remote human operators due to loss of radio communications or saturated operator workload. Full aut...

Change History

Description ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:02 AM

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Close Date changed from 2026-04-22 to 2026-06-03

Date ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:02 AM

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Open Date changed from 2026-03-25 to 2026-05-06

Status ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:02 AM

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Status changed from Removed to Pre-Release

Opportunity RemovedMar 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM

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Opportunity DAF26BZ01-NV008 no longer available

Opportunity AddedMar 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM

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New opportunity: Runtime Assured Autonomy

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