82130 Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator Emerging and Disruptive Technologies P2ISR Request for Proposal

### 🚀 Opportunity Overview The **Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA)**, under the Department of Defence, is seeking innovative proposals for the **Persistent and Pervasive Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (P2ISR)** program. This initiative aims to develop cutting-edge technologies and knowledge to strengthen Defence capabilities for the 2035+ Future Force. ### 🎯 Scope and Focus Areas ASCA is inviting industry and academic partners to submit proposals applying emerging technologies to P2ISR capability effects across all Defence domains. Key technology areas include: * **Communication Solutions** * **Beyond Classical Computing** * **Pervasive Sensing** * **Space Capabilities** * **Smart Machines** ### 📋 Requirements and Participation * **Target:** Long-term R&D partnerships for leap-ahead improvements or asymmetric capability development. * **Timeline:** Contract period runs from December 2026 to June 30, 2030. * **Briefing:** A virtual Market Briefing Session is scheduled for April 16, 2026. Registration is mandatory. * **Submission:** Electronic lodgement via the AusTender website. ### 🔍 Keywords Defence Innovation, P2ISR, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Emerging Technologies, R&D, ASCA, Military Science, Future Force, Space Capabilities, Smart Machines, Pervasive Sensing.