DARPA seeking solutions to defend against UUVs

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking proposals for systems that will defend against uncrewed underwater vehicles that may enter U.S. harbors and ports, according to a solicitation posted Sept. 11.

The request for proposals falls under DARPA’s Sync program, which seeks to collect “orthogonal approaches to counter UUVs” -- methods that don’t require detection and localization of the UUV. The program will model, simulate and demonstrate breakthrough technologies in a lab.

Abstracts must be submitted by Oct. 15, and oral presentations will take place approximately four weeks after that, according to the notice. Additionally, multiple awards are expected, totaling over $11 million.