Hypersonic Threat Detection & Characterization

The contract seeks the design and modeling of advanced detection systems targeted at hypersonic glide vehicles, leveraging infrared, radar, and RF technologies to identify, track, and characterize these high-speed threats. The work requires detailed phenomenology modeling to understand signal signatures across multiple spectra and the development of early warning algorithms capable of delivering timely, accurate detections under real-world operational conditions. This effort is critical to enhancing national defense capabilities against emerging hypersonic threats by improving sensor fusion and response times. As a subcontract under the Missile Defense Agency within the Department of Defense, the project is governed by NAICS code 541715 and has a submission deadline of May 15, 2026. The performance location and oversight details are not specified, but the scope demands highly specialized expertise in sensor systems, signal processing, and threat modeling. This initiative is part of a broader defense strategy to counter hypersonic missile capabilities and requires proposers to demonstrate proven experience in multidisciplinary detection systems and algorithmic innovation for strategic defense applications.