Advanced Research
Abstract
This activity funds technology and research initiatives executed through continuous cycles of development, maturation, and assessment of component technologies identified by emerging weapon and sensor system concepts. Recurring tasks include: - Conduct systems engineering, integration, research, and material solution analysis to identify initiatives and technology to include missiles, sensors, and command and control components in the defense against current and future threats - Provide assessment and maturation of critical technologies to address future threat capabilities - Pursue advanced technology investments for defense against ballistic and non-ballistic hypersonic threats - Develop breakthrough technology and innovative solutions from private industry, qualified accredited educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to include: -- Additive manufacturing technology initiatives for interceptor propulsion and structural components -- Materials development, assessment, and processing techniques -- Advanced threat component technologies -- Electro-optical and infrared sensor and communication systems -- Radar and radio frequency communication systems -- Interceptor and space systems component technologies -- Left through right of launch integration - Assess and evaluate advanced technology investments to extract risk-reduction information and determine transition feasibility - Execute the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) addressing breakthrough technologies and innovative solutions from private industry, qualified accredited educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to include: -- Artificial intelligence related to machine learning, big data, and Decision Theory -- Computer Science, Signal and Data Processing -- Directed energy technology -- Future Missile Defense System concept development -- Kill Web Algorithms, Probability and Decision Theory -- Modeling and simulation -- Radar and radio frequency sensor systems -- Phenomenology - Utilize NanoSat technology demonstrations and sounding rockets to conduct maturation testing and reduce risk for new and advanced technologies for the Missile Defense System - Continue to assess incoming innovative technology white papers and pursue awards for those that align with Agency priorities and budget, emphasizing component technologies that address advanced threat challenges - Leverage university research opportunities including allied nations to enhance Missile Defense System advanced technology initiatives and build stronger relationships with allies and partners - Manage the selection process of SBIR and technology application programs to assist MDA funded technology developers in finding and entering technology transfer opportunities to missile defense applications Specific and/or unique accomplishment to each FY are as follows:
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- f3d3c1b683a951a446f1e7cfbb423ca6
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