SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ: FLY), received a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop the Advanced Algorithm R&D and Verification Architecture, the company announced.

The contract focuses on sensor system research across the electromagnetic spectrum to support global persistent awareness capabilities. SciTec will implement deep learning and advanced algorithms on small processors to enhance target detection, tracking, and custody functions.

The Boulder, Colorado-based company will use its experience in detection, tracking, and fusion algorithms that have been deployed across the Department of Defense and intelligence community for over four decades. These systems have supported missile warning, missile defense, and integrated air and missile defense missions.

"SciTec is honored to support AFRL on this important effort," said Dr. Jen Wilber, Executive Director Future Systems at SciTec. "Our teams have spent decades developing and operationalizing advanced sensing and data processing technologies for national defense missions."

SciTec, headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, specializes in defense technologies including AI-enabled software and cloud-based processing systems. The company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, which provides launch and space services to government and commercial customers.

The contract details, including financial terms and timeline, were not disclosed in the company's announcement.