Submarine Technology Research and Development

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking white papers for projects related to improving submarine and unmanned undersea systems survivability, hull, mechanical, and electrical materials, design concepts, and technologies for future submarine platforms. This includes improving the understanding of signal types, technologies that may mitigate these phenomena, and analytic tools to evaluate SS(G)N survivability. It also encompasses technology ideas such as stealth technologies, coatings and hull treatments, advanced energy storage and propulsion, advanced sensor and communication technologies, and undersea and subsea & seabed warfare technologies. Further technology development areas include digital engineering techniques enabling platform design and integration of submarine advanced technologies, as well as studies, analyses, and assessments addressing areas including but not limited to the Tactical Submarine Evolution Plan (TSEP).