"The program will leverage advancements in materials, manufacturing, and next-generation structural and mechanical design technologies to dramatically reduce the size, cost, and development time of deep-ocean systems."
"DARPA is seeking ideas that promote the use of novel materials, alloys, and structural geometries, which likely won't include the use of carbon fiber hulls."
"The Pentagon's research arm also wants a 'multi-level secure' digital engineering environment that supports CI/CD/CP workflows, protecting sensitive information while enhancing development efficiency."
DARPA's Deep Thoughts program aims to create compact autonomous undersea vehicles (AUVs) that can reach full-ocean depths while being smaller and cheaper than current systems. The program addresses challenges like intense water pressure that complicate deep-ocean exploration. By leveraging advancements in materials and manufacturing, DARPA seeks to reduce the size, cost, and development time of these systems. The agency encourages innovative designs and advanced manufacturing techniques to enable rapid production and integration of AUVs from various host platforms.
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