$MVIS Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) spooling up right now. 5 open solicitations; usually it’s only 1-2 live at any time. Here they are:
- Sensors for C-UAS, for both fixed installations and for mobile units. Those that progress though the first phase of source selection will be invited to demonstrate their tech at Yuma Proving Ground.
#GoldenDome Expect a variety of phenomenologies, from companies like Teleidoscope, MatrixSpace, TurbineOne, and Anduril Industries.
- UAS for long-range maritime strike, able to launch from an expeditionary base or from a Navy flight deck. Lots of possibilities here (Firestorm, Mach Industries, Anduril Industries, Zone5, Castelion, Shield AI, Textron Systems, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, etc).
- Systems for the storage, rapid launch, recovery, and recharging/refueling of numerous UAS. Transportable by vehicle, and requiring minimal human involvement for setup and for operations. Birdstop and Skydio have products for this.
- Sensors for detection, tracking, and engagement of incoming ICBMs or hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs). Another for
#GoldenDome
- Deorbit as a Service. Systems to safely deorbit unprepared satellites, in order to help reduce orbital congestion.
Details and deadlines for all 5 opportunities here:
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It’s gonna be a busy 2026!