Novel Thermal and Power/Energy Management Architectures for Hypersonic Applications
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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is conducting market research to identify and assess industry capabilities related to onboard enthalpy management for future reusable hypersonic aircraft systems. The effort focuses on power generation, thermal management, and integrated thermal and power technologies that can support advanced hypersonic applications.
This request for information seeks details on novel concepts, validated modeling approaches, and risk-reduction strategies for mid-term auxiliary power technologies, components, and systems. Areas of interest include solutions that generate required mechanical and/or electrical power as integrated alternatives to discrete thermal battery architectures, thermal management technologies that may require innovative fuel technologies or fluid-based cooling solutions beyond onboard fuel, and integrated power and thermal subsystem technologies.
The purpose of this effort is to inform near-term program needs and support mid-term program development. Interested organizations are expected to provide information demonstrating relevant technical capabilities and approaches aligned with AFRL's hypersonic power and thermal management objectives.
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- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 15, 2026.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Aerospace or defense technology firm with hypersonic systems expertise
- Experience in thermal management, power generation, or integrated energy systems
- Capability in validated modeling, simulation, and risk-reduction testing
- Background developing components or subsystems for high-speed aircraft applications
- Familiarity with United States Department of Defense or Air Force research programs
- Engineering team with advanced R&D capabilities in propulsion-adjacent or onboard systems
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