Vision Language Model for SAR Target Detection and Classification

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking research and development of a vision language model to detect and classify synthetic aperture radar imagery from Sensor Independent Complex Data.

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Oct 21, 2026 12:00 PM
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Description

This SBIR research opportunity seeks development of a vision language model that combines multimodal imagery—including synthetic aperture radar, video, and infrared imagery—with generative artificial intelligence and large language models. The system should use a vision encoder and language model capabilities to explain imagery content. The primary research objective is to analyze synthetic aperture radar imagery from Sensor Independent Complex Data by detecting and classifying targets. The provided materials do not specify technical submission requirements, funding amount, contract structure, clearance requirements, or a submission method.

Classification Codes
NAICS334511Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
PSCAC62DEFENSE ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT
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synthetic aperture radar analysisvision language model developmenttarget detection classification
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Sep 2, 2026-Release Date
Sep 23, 2026-Open Date
Oct 21, 2026-Close Date
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