ERIS Shopping Notice: High Duty Cycle High Energy Lasers (HEL) for SWaP-Constrained Systems

DARPA's Strategic Technology Office is actively seeking innovative, post-competitive solutions for moderate power high energy lasers in the range of 1 to 20 kW. These lasers must be capable of operating at a high duty cycle while fitting within size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints suitable for platforms such as Stryker vehicles and Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The solicitation is an ongoing search, with submissions reviewed on a rolling basis, allowing for one or more awards to be made prior to the official closing date of November 30, 2026. This effort, identified as the ERIS Shopping Notice under solicitation number DARPA-SN-26-82, targets advancements in laser technology that meet the specific operational needs of defense applications. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the deadline and can expect an active review process designed to expedite the identification and awarding of promising technologies. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense's DARPA office in Arlington, VA, with the primary contact available via email for inquiries related to the marketplace.