SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY) company, has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support development of the Advanced Algorithm R&D and Verification Architecture. The effort focuses on advancing state-of-the-art sensor system research and development across the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance future capabilities in global persistent awareness.
To meet AFRL’s requirements, SciTec will implement deep learning and other advanced algorithms on small Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) processors to support enhanced target detection, tracking, and custody. These efforts will increase robustness in mission performance and provide a foundation for iterative algorithmic development aligned with future Air Force needs.
SciTec’s proven detection, tracking, and fusion algorithms have been deployed operationally across the Department of War and intelligence community for more than 45 years, supporting missile warning, missile defense, and integrated air and missile defense missions. This longstanding operational pedigree ensures AFRL’s next generation algorithmic advancements will be grounded in proven, mission relevant performance.
“SciTec is honored to support AFRL on this important effort,” said Dr. Jen Wilber, Executive Director Future Systems at SciTec. “Our teams have spent decades developing and operationalizing advanced sensing and data processing technologies for national defense missions. We are excited to contribute our expertise to this program and support AFRL’s ongoing work to advance capabilities that strengthen global awareness and mission readiness.”