U.S. Army Seeks Proposals for Multispectral Smoke Screen to Conceal Forces from Electro-Optical Sensors
DEFENSE
The U.S. Army is soliciting proposals for the Screening Obscuration Module (SOM) Multispectral program, which aims to develop a smoke screen to shield infantry and vehicles from enemy electro-optical sensors.
The Army seeks a portable system that can generate a smoke screen across various electromagnetic spectra, deploy within 95 seconds, and maintain effectiveness for 12 minutes. The project is expected to span two to four years, with interested companies invited to submit proposals.
Jan 12, 2026, 2:31 PM
