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AI-powered threat detection systems for real-time cyber defense

Responsible Entity

DARPA, NSA, Cyber Command

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Autonomous drone swarms for reconnaissance and surveillance

Responsible Entity

Air Force Research Laboratory, DARPA

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Quantum-resistant encryption for secure military communications

Responsible Entity

NSA, NIST, Defense Information Systems Agency

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Advanced materials for lightweight, durable body armor

Responsible Entity

Army Research Laboratory, Marine Corps Systems Command

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Hypersonic missile defense systems

Responsible Entity

Missile Defense Agency, DARPA

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AI-driven predictive maintenance for military equipment

Responsible Entity

Air Force, Navy, Army Materiel Command

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Secure, resilient satellite communication networks

Responsible Entity

Space Force, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Biometric authentication systems for access control

Responsible Entity

Defense Manpower Data Center, NSA

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Energy-efficient power systems for forward operating bases

Responsible Entity

Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency

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Advanced simulation and training systems using VR/AR

Responsible Entity

Army Training and Doctrine Command, Navy Personnel Command

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Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) technologies

Responsible Entity

Joint Counter-UAS Office, Army, Marine Corps

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Next-generation night vision and thermal imaging

Responsible Entity

Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate

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Autonomous ground vehicles for logistics and supply chain

Responsible Entity

Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

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Advanced radar systems for air and missile defense

Responsible Entity

Missile Defense Agency, Air Force Research Laboratory

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Secure mobile device management for classified networks

Responsible Entity

Defense Information Systems Agency, NSA

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AI-powered intelligence analysis and data fusion

Responsible Entity

Defense Intelligence Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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Advanced propulsion systems for naval vessels

Responsible Entity

Naval Sea Systems Command, Office of Naval Research

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Directed energy weapons (lasers, microwaves)

Responsible Entity

DARPA, Air Force Research Laboratory, Navy

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Resilient GPS alternatives for navigation and timing

Responsible Entity

Air Force Space Command, DARPA

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Advanced medical technologies for battlefield trauma care

Responsible Entity

Defense Health Agency, Army Medical Research and Development Command

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Secure cloud computing infrastructure for DoD

Responsible Entity

Defense Information Systems Agency, Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure

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AI-driven logistics optimization and supply chain management

Responsible Entity

Defense Logistics Agency, Transportation Command

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Advanced electronic warfare systems

Responsible Entity

Naval Air Warfare Center, Air Force Electronic Warfare Center

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Underwater autonomous vehicles for mine detection

Responsible Entity

Naval Sea Systems Command, Office of Naval Research

25

Next-generation fighter jet avionics and sensors

Responsible Entity

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, DARPA

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Advanced cybersecurity tools for industrial control systems

Responsible Entity

Cyber Command, Defense Industrial Base Collaborative Information Sharing Environment

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Portable water purification systems for deployed forces

Responsible Entity

Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center

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AI-powered threat intelligence platforms

Responsible Entity

Defense Intelligence Agency, Cyber Command

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Advanced composite materials for aircraft and vehicles

Responsible Entity

Air Force Research Laboratory, Army Research Laboratory

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Secure voice and video conferencing for classified environments

Responsible Entity

Defense Information Systems Agency, NSA

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Autonomous refueling systems for aircraft and ships

Responsible Entity

Naval Air Systems Command, Air Force Research Laboratory

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Advanced ballistic protection for vehicles

Responsible Entity

Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

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AI-driven mission planning and decision support systems

Responsible Entity

Joint Staff, Combatant Commands

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Next-generation submarine detection and tracking

Responsible Entity

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Office of Naval Research

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Advanced soldier wearable technologies and exoskeletons

Responsible Entity

Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center

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Secure blockchain solutions for supply chain integrity

Responsible Entity

Defense Logistics Agency, DARPA

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AI-powered image and video analysis for ISR

Responsible Entity

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Air Force

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Advanced rocket propulsion for space launch

Responsible Entity

Space Force, Air Force Research Laboratory

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Counter-IED (Improvised Explosive Device) technologies

Responsible Entity

Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization

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Next-generation secure communications for special operations

Responsible Entity

Special Operations Command, Defense Information Systems Agency

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Advanced weather forecasting for military operations

Responsible Entity

Air Force Weather Agency, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command

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AI-driven personnel management and talent optimization

Responsible Entity

Defense Manpower Data Center, Military Services

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Secure IoT devices for military installations

Responsible Entity

Defense Information Systems Agency, Installation Management Command

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Advanced acoustic sensors for submarine warfare

Responsible Entity

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Office of Naval Research

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Next-generation helmet-mounted displays for pilots

Responsible Entity

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Naval Air Systems Command

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AI-powered language translation for coalition operations

Responsible Entity

Defense Language Institute, Joint Staff

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Advanced battery technologies for portable power

Responsible Entity

Army Research Laboratory, Defense Innovation Unit

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Secure software development tools and practices

Responsible Entity

Defense Digital Service, Cyber Command

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AI-driven recruitment and retention strategies

Responsible Entity

Defense Manpower Data Center, Military Services

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Next-generation space-based surveillance systems

Responsible Entity

Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office