DIU Seeks Solutions Against Unmanned Maritime Threats

• •DIU launches initiatives to counter unmanned maritime threats.
• •Submissions sought from cleared vendors and private capital firms.
• •Focus on long-range detection and tracking capabilities.

The Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU) has launched two initiatives under the CLASS ACT Solicitation to address threats from unmanned systems in maritime environments. The first initiative (PROJ00718) invites technology submissions from cleared vendors to develop capabilities for countering these unmanned systems, which pose risks to critical maritime infrastructure. The second initiative (PROJ00719) seeks proposals from private capital firms to invest in technologies that counter these threats. The DIU emphasizes the need for long-range detection and tracking capabilities for unmanned vehicles operating in maritime domains. This pilot effort aims to enhance the number of nontraditional defense contractors capable of meeting operational needs requiring security clearances. Both initiatives highlight the urgency of addressing adversarial unmanned systems that can operate underwater, on the surface, or in the air.