Innovative Shortwave Infrared High Energy Laser Source and Coupled Imager
| Agency | Department of War (DoD) |
|---|---|
| Branch | NAVY |
| Program | SBIR |
| Phase | Phase I/II |
| Topic number | DON27BZ02-NV025 |
| Solicitation | 27.BZ |
| Status | pre-release |
| Released | November 4, 2026 |
| Opens | December 2, 2026 |
| Closes | January 6, 2027 |
Summary
The Navy desires a short wave infrared high energy laser illuminator and coupled range-gated imaging sensor, including optics, operating in 1.9-2.5 micron wavelength to increase engagement ranges in adverse marine atmospheric conditions that include absorption, Mie and Rayleigh scattering, thermal blooming, etc. and able to operate in continuous wave (CW) or pulsed operation modes – at a variable power level up to ...
Source: the official topic page on SBIR.gov. Read it, and the solicitation, for the full requirements and the exact deadline.