John Keller writes the Undersea Cable System and Sonar System Technology Advances program is looking into technology areas such as undersea data transport, remote sensor integration and compact remote power sources.
SPAWAR intends to address performance and cost issues with maritime surveillance systems, the report said.
The Naval unit expects responses to the notice, in the form of white papers, by August 6 and will hold industry briefings regarding the program on July 15.
Maritime surveillance systems use sonar technology to monitor ship traffic and the movements and locations of military vessels along strategic waterways.