ARM Institute calls for defense manufacturing technology projects
Project Call 27-01 seeks for technologies to facilitate U.S. defense manufacturing. Source: ARM Institute Robotics is widely seen as key to both economic competitiveness and U.S. geopolitical security. The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute yesterday issued a project call seeking technologies to address defense needs in metalwork, drones, munitions, shipbuilding, and more. Project Call 27-01 requests submissions for projects that demonstrate strong potential impact to the U.S
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The ARM Institute, a manufacturing innovation organization, issued a project call seeking robotics and artificial intelligence technologies to support U.S. defense manufacturing in areas including metalwork, drones, munitions, and shipbuilding. The institute prefers dual-use technologies that could benefit both military and broader commercial manufacturing, and requires submissions to include validated plans for transitioning solutions to the Department of War's industrial base. Robotics is considered key to both U.S. economic competitiveness and geopolitical security, making this call part of efforts to strengthen national resilience. Concept papers are due by mid-September, with a timeline for selection and project execution extending into 2028.
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