Autonomy at the Tactical Edge Focus Area
Abstract
Autonomy at the Tactical Edge explores joint mission capabilities to enhance the lethality of the joint force, reduce the time to make critical decisions, autonomously distribute tasking and orders, and protect warfighters through increased use of low-cost, attritable, autonomous systems and enabling intelligent networks. Individual efforts are identified and refined throughout the year of execution through outreach and discovery engagements, including pitch days with industry and non-traditional performers. Prospective efforts are closely coordinated with the Services to deconflict, improve jointness, and increase transition to Service acquisition programs. Selected prototypes target key capabilities that enable leap-ahead improvements in intelligent autonomous systems with cost effective investments from small business and non-traditional performers, aligning with DoD priorities. Solutions may build upon commercial autonomy products, providing a rapid, alternative pathway to military capabilities. These projects leverage advances in high performance computing, autonomy, and machine learning to transfer cognitive burden closer to the point of collection and action.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 5322ded373e36b231216ebb77762287d