A SBIR Phase I contract was awarded to Circle Optics in May, 2023 for $74,681.0 USD from the U.S. Department of Defense and United States Air Force.
The goal of the DoD is that Infrared Search and Track (IRST)-equipped fighters will be able to sense adversary aircraft first before being seen themselves. Being the first to detect is critical to the Air Force’s strategic capabilities. Current IR sensors