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Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT)

Description: The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), seeks pre-emptive or reactive electro-optical countermeasure solutions—including expendable, directed-energy, and novel developmental approaches—to protect U.S. aircraft and aircrew in contested environments. The work is divided into Hardware & Executable Analysis of Threats (HEAT) and Advanced Countermeasure Engineering (ACE). The active R&D solicitation seeks offers by November 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Buyer: Air Force Research Laboratory
Federal · OH, US
Released: Sep 25, 2026
Closes: Nov 9, 2026(26 days left)

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Trenton WhiteAerospace Engineer

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Jason ParkerChief Scientist, Systems Technology Office, Air Force Research Laboratory

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Michael J. MendenhallChief Technology Officer

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Dale HarrellCommander, 711th Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory

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