Autonomous Sensor Management and Sensor Counter Deception Phase 2
This UKDI-DASA competition (in partnership with Dstl) is seeking proposals for innovations which will deliver autonomous sensor management and fusion approaches.
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Introduction
Innovations are sought which will deliver autonomous sensor management and fusion approaches, which are able to detect and counter activity designed to deceive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) efforts. Building on Phase 1, which focused on developing algorithmic solutions and simulated demonstrations, Phase 2 will deliver solutions at TRL 6 , to be demonstrated using representative sensing networks.
Competition key information
| Key Information | Competition Details |
| Submission deadline | 12:00 Midday on 10 February 2026 (GMT) |
| Total funding available | £1M (excluding VAT). A number of proposals may be funded |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) | Starting at TRL 4, ending at TRL 6 |
| Contract start month | Aim to start May 2026 |
| Project duration | Projects to complete no later than 31 December 2027 |
Where do I submit my proposal?
Via the UKDI-DASA Online Submission Service where you will need to register for an account. Only proposals submitted through the UKDI-DASA Online Submission Service will be accepted.
Please note that this competition has additional questions on top of those listed on Submit a proposal. These questions ask you to confirm that you have understood the requirements of the competition. There is also a question requesting further information on your potential exploitation routes.