Platform-Agnostic, Open Architecture, Advanced Automated Search & Track and Target Recognition Enhancement for Airborne, Fixed-Wing Special Operations Applications

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) seek artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technologies aimed at automating and optimizing search and track functions, particularly for electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensors on Special Operations Forces (SOF) unique platforms such as the AC-130J Ghostrider.

Agency

DOD

Branch

USAF

Program

SBIR

Phase

BOTH

Year

2026

Status

Open

Topic Code

DAF26BZ03-DV024

Open Date

Jun 24, 2026

Due Date

Jul 22, 2026

Release Date

Jun 3, 2026