Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Phase II Sequential for
low-airspace surveillance for Air Force
87th Security Forces Squadron
BURLINGTON, Mass.,, Aug. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MatrixSpace has been
selected for a $1.9M
AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Phase II
Sequential contract to develop a distributed dual-mode mesh
radar for base defense, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware
platform. The project runs for 22 months and starts
immediately.
The project, in support of the Air Force
87th Security Forces Squadron, involves scaling
MatrixSpace Radar for use in tactical, expeditionary, installed
base force protection scenarios by creating a scalable low-cost
distributed radar sensor mesh for low-airspace surveillance. The
sensor mesh must detect, track, and identify low flying objects
such as UAVs, loitering munitions, and one-way attack vehicles that
are RF silent. The deployable system will provide the Air Force
with a model for a network of rapidly deployable security sensors
that is scalable and does not require additional infrastructure for
power and communications.
AFWERX is the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force
(DAF) and a directorate within the Air Force Research
Laboratory (AFRL), bringing cutting-edge American ingenuity from
small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing
challenges of the DAF. AFRL is the primary scientific research and
development center for the Department of the Air Force and plays an
integral role in leading the discovery, development, and
integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air,
space and cyberspace force.
Quote from Matthew Kling, VP
of Intelligent Systems, MatrixSpace
"This TACFI project addresses a core requirement in new force
protection, which is providing an enhanced level of awareness in
complex, challenging environments, quickly. A distributed radar
sensor mesh has the ability to detect and identify previously
undetected objects, making it essential for the new world of
battlespace awareness. This project enables MatrixSpace to
demonstrate our product for field use."
Designed and developed in the USA, MatrixSpace Radar offers robust
situational awareness of both airborne and ground-based objects,
regardless of lighting and weather conditions. This facilitates
highly accurate drone detection and Counter Unmanned Aircraft
System (CUAS) capabilities, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
flight for uncrewed, autonomous and tethered aircraft, and overall
general airspace awareness and security.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air
Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American
ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most
pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370
military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites
executing an annual $1.4 billion
budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts
worth more than $4.7 billion to
strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster
technology transition to operational capability.
Visit: www.afwerx.com.
About the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
AFRL is the primary scientific research and development center
for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in
leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable
warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force.
With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas
and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse
portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to
advanced research and technology development. Visit
www.afresearchlab.com
About MatrixSpace
MatrixSpace is re-imagining radar, addressing the next
generation of AI-enabled sensing so that objects can be identified
and data collected in real-time - no cloud access required. We have
built the smallest radar system to provide new levels of integrated
outdoor surveillance in 4D (the size, location, and movement of
objects in time) that makes it accessible to a broad range of
public and private enterprises. Today we are already in production
with several branches across the Department of Defense.
www.matrixspace.com.
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