Soldier Enabling University Applied Research

Abstract

This Project investigates technologies from academia that will improve capabilities and systems to advance Soldier and Squad lethality-overmatch and Soldier performance. This Project funds collaborative, enduring applied extramural university-based research and brings together competitively selected universities with Army research teams into Technical Alliances. This Project will determine discovery solutions and inform capabilities development for mid- to far-term Army modernization priorities while also maintaining delivery of near-term technologies fundamental to the modernization priorities. The technical scope of this Project includes the investigation and design of overarching Soldier-centric technologies including, human systems integration, robotics, synthetic environments for training, advanced materials, power management, energy, Warfighter endurance, and computational technologies. This Project conducts applied research for potential emerging technologies in areas of strategic importance to the Army in Soldier capabilities related to increased protection, performance, agility, situational awareness, and lethality. This Project will also continuously strive to engage and collaborate with entities that might not otherwise collaborate with the Department of Defense (DoD) to identify and determine novel Soldier-centric technologies for accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies for the Warfighter in the Army Soldier portfolio. Work in this Project complements Program Element 0603044A (Soldier Advanced Technology)/Project CN8 (Soldier Enabling University Advanced Development) The work cited is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this Project is performed by the University Technology Development Division.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
CN9_0602184A_2_2040_PB_2025

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Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Autonomy

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