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OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software, Trusted AI and Autonomy OBJECTIVE: 1. Synthetically create a multi-modal data corpus that can be used to train Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Algorithms to support multi-Intelligence (multi-INT) data fusion and machine intelligence. 2. Develop a scenario-based tool that enables the Army to create an enviro ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software, Trusted AI and Autonomy OBJECTIVE: Leveraging emergent combinations of commercially available high-rate Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and advanced Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) to detect a broad spectrum of priority Radio Frequency (RF)-enabled threats. DESCRIPTION: This effort explores novel applications of ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software OBJECTIVE: Determine the level of risk when a person uses a personal device to access Army resources (i.e., Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)) in accordance with Zero Trust principles DESCRIPTION: As per NIST 800-207, one of the basic tenets of Zero Trust is “Access to resources is determined by dynamic policy—including the o ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber OBJECTIVE: Develop a solution that addresses the design of a multi-sensor counter unmanned aerial system (cUAS) capability utilizing an open software platform. DESCRIPTION: A counter unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) that utilizes multiple sensors would have the ability to detect and track unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using a v ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sesning and Cyber OBJECTIVE: Develop a millimeter wave imaging system capable of seeing through Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) to address current needs for DVE mitigation within the Defense community. DESCRIPTION: Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) present significant challenges to tactical operations due to lack of situational awareness, wh ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Ingrated Network Systems of Systems OBJECTIVE: Develop and validate a software tool compatible with various hardware systems that will allow military end users to analyze, store, and share photo and video data. The system will allow military customers to tap real-time data sources from IP-based CCTV, mobile ISR systems and unattended sensors (e.g. camera tr ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software OBJECTIVE: To develop a software solution to translate ground-based full-motion video (FMV) data collected by Engineer reconnaissance assets into a digital product that can be manipulated and analyzed to answer intelligence requirements and inform command decisions. This tool will assist Engineers in exploiting the previously ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which control ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Sustainment OBJECTIVE: Develop gap crossing solutions that are modular, scalable, ground and air transportable, compatible with aerial delivery techniques, deployable in a short timeframe without additional construction support equipment, and capable of supporting and being transported by light- and medium-weight combat and tactical vehicles, and unmanned g ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Sustainment;Trusted AI and Autonomy The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, w ...