ASCA Pitch Day 2026 - Decoy, Deception, Camouflage and Concealment (DDCC)

🎯 Tender Overview The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is seeking innovative solutions from Australian industry and academia for its second 2026 Pitch Day. This Request for Information (RFI) focuses on Decoy, Deception, Camouflage and Concealment (DDCC), specifically addressing the challenge of agile signature management. 🛠 Scope and Requirements ASCA aims to rapidly translate breakthrough technologies into military capabilities. Respondents are invited to submit proposals that align with Defence's strategic priorities. Key requirements include: Innovative technology solutions related to DDCC. Capability to address agile signature management. Potential to present solutions to senior Defence officials. 📅 Key Dates and Event Details Submission Window: 4 May 2026 – 9 June 2026 (2:00 pm ACT Local Time). Outcome Notification: 28 August 2026. Pitch Day Event: Scheduled for early October 2026 in Perth, coinciding with the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026. 🏢 Eligibility and Participation This opportunity is open to Australian industry and academia. Successful applicants will be invited to present their technologies at the Pitch Day. This is a critical opportunity for organizations specializing in military science, research, and advanced defense technologies to engage directly with the broader defence ecosystem. 🔍 Keywords #DefenceInnovation #ASCA #DDCC #MilitaryResearch #SignatureManagement #LandForces2026 #AustralianDefence #TechnologyPitch