Who We Serve
Calls for Technology
Empowering Defense Innovation: Trusted Partnerships for Tomorrow’s Technology Solutions.
Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (SWMAC) is at the forefront of scouting and integrating innovative technologies across the Department of War’s critical technology areas. Our mission partners trust us to identify and foster the development of cutting-edge solutions, from early-stage breakthroughs to mature technologies ready for deployment. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Bio Manufacturing, Contested Logistics Technologies, Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance, Scaled Hypersonic, and Scaled Directed Energy.We seek technologies capable of performing in a wide range of environments, especially those that can operate under contested conditions.
Our commitment to bridging innovative solutions with mission-critical needs is underscored by the deep trust our partners place in us to navigate the complexities of modern defense challenges.
Previous Calls For Tech
OUSD Critical Technology Areas
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s six Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) address the United States’ most urgent national security challenges. These priorities reflect today’s complex technology landscape and guide strategic investment, development, and deployment efforts.
By focusing resources in these areas, the Department of Defense accelerates delivery of advanced capabilities to the Military Services and Combatant Commands—ensuring U.S. warfighters maintain a decisive advantage and never enter a fair fight.
Partner to Ensure the Unfair Advantage
Become an active member of the MAC defense ecosystem. If you are a Defense Mission Partner, Technology Company, Defense Tech Investor or Academic – we want to partner with you.
