Universal Optical Transport for Distributed Laser Weapons | Project No. 26-08
Coming Soon Notice – Posted 3 June 2026
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is preparing to release an opportunity focused on developing and demonstrating novel fibers, connectors, and interfaces for distributed laser weapons supporting expeditionary airfield defense and counter-sUAS operations.
Key Areas of Interest include:
- Distributed laser weapon integration approaches
- Counter-sUAS and force protection technologies
- Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) aligned architectures
- Advanced optics, photonics, and beam delivery technologies
- Prototype development, testing, and demonstration capabilities
This effort will support advancement of distributed laser weapon technologies through prototype development, integration, and demonstration activities. The prototype development period of performance for resulting Other Transaction Authority (OTA) awards will be finalized following release of the Request for Solutions (RFS) and based on the proposed technical approach and performer timelines.
To view the full Coming Soon notice, please fill out the key document request form on the right side of the page.
TEAMING OPPORTUNITIES:
Interested in collaborating on the opportunity? There are multiple ways to connect with potential partners. Organizations can opt into the teaming list to share and receive contact information or explore companies that presented during the virtual Innovator NETWORX teaming event. These resources are designed to help you identify complementary capabilities and form effective partnerships.
Ways to Engage:
- Register for the Innovator NETWORX Teaming Event: The INX teaming event process begins when an opportunity is announced as “Coming Soon,” and the corresponding INX event date is released. At that time, organizations can register to either attend the event as a listener or present their capabilities to other interested participants. During the virtual event, organizations interested in the Universal Optical Transport for Distributed Laser Weapons opportunity will have 3–6 minutes to share, depending on overall interest and the number of presenters. After the event concludes, all registrants receive follow-up resources, including the presentation slide deck and contact information.
- Join this exclusive event on June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET to introduce yourself and meet others who complement your offerings. If you plan to present, please register and send your slides to s2martsopps@nstxl.org by Monday, June 15 before 5:00 PM ET. You can find the registration link here: Innovator NETWORX Registration
- Join the Teaming List: If you’re interested in teaming for this opportunity, we encourage you to fill out the form below to be added to the teaming list. By submitting your information, you consent to sharing your details with other companies who also request access to the list.
- Important Note: Note that the teaming list will be updated on a rolling basis, but you will not receive notifications each time a new company is added; you’ll need to revisit the link to see the most recent updates. (26-08) Universal Optical Transport for Distributed Laser Weapons: Teaming List Form
Interested in submitting?
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