Today's Signals

DIU launches $100M AI swarm orchestration challenge

Signals active funding for autonomy software

DARPA opens rapid prototyping call for edge autonomy

Shows near-term pathways for field experimentation

AFWERX accelerates autonomy SBIR intake

Indicates faster cycles for dual-use capabilities

Navy leadership emphasizes experimentation over scale

Indicates near-term constraint on procurement

DoD CIO highlights resilient autonomy stacks

Reinforces requirements for secure edge compute

Senior acquisition officials stress transition timelines

Points to growing scrutiny on program readiness

HII awarded OTA for autonomous integration work

Moves platform from test to transition phase

Prime awards APFIT for counter-UAS sensor fusion

Confirms appetite for rapid fieldable solutions

OTA issued for autonomous sustainment tooling

Signals long-tail investment in lifecycle support