AOI IX: Advanced Engineering, Mobility & Logistics

The AOI IX: Advanced Engineering, Mobility & Logistics forecast, issued by the US Special Operations Command under SOF AT&L, focuses on the SOF RACER initiative to accelerate the development, fielding, and sustainment of capabilities for contested environments. The effort emphasizes the integration of digital engineering and prototyping through model-based systems engineering and digital twins to enable rapid iteration and faster delivery of systems. Additionally, the contract prioritizes advanced manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing and robotics, to facilitate the creation of high-performance components and on-demand repair capabilities at the point of need. The scope further extends to next-generation mobility and logistics across air, ground, and sea platforms. Key objectives include the development of autonomous multi-domain platforms for resupply, improvements in power generation, and enhancements to signature management and counter-telematics. The initiative also seeks to upgrade lethality and survivability while integrating networking capabilities within the SOF data ecosystem for both manned and unmanned environments.