JATF Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground

The JATF Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground Collaborative Event aims to establish a state-of-the-art autonomous systems warfare center at NASA Stennis Space Center (NSSC) in Mississippi. The event is a series of phases, including a Collaboration Event, Submissions to the Assessment Event, Downselect, and Assessment Event. The goal is to integrate, test, and employ all-domain unmanned systems. Key areas of focus include enhancing multidomain ranges, facility improvements, and establishing a state-of-the-art unmanned systems laboratory. • The event is open to government, industry, academia, national labs, and non-traditional attendees. • The Collaboration Event will be held in person at SOFWERX on 15 July 2026. • Submissions to the Assessment Event will be open from 18 August 2026 to 18 September 2026. • The Downselect will occur from 21 September 2026 to 30 September 2026. • The Assessment Event will be held in person at SOFWERX from 20 October 2026 to 22 October 2026.