Aerial Layer Networking & Transmission Technologies

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks white papers for research innovations in aerial layer networking and transmission technologies, focusing on on-demand, self-forming, self-healing networks with improved interoperability, network monitoring, management, robust aerial networks, and proof-of-concept capabilities. The BAA is open until 30 Sep 2027 with suggested submission dates aligned to FY funding cycles, total funding approximately $99.5M, and multiple awards anticipated via procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions. It is a follow-on to a prior BAA on aerial warfighting network capabilities.