# DONRCO Evaluates Next-Generation Navy Technologies

The Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office (DONRCO) evaluated passive-decoy and electro-optical/infrared technologies during simultaneous Disruptor Days held September 21–24, 2026, at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane in Indiana and Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. About 20 vendors demonstrated capabilities against Navy operational needs. The Navy announced no contract awards, values, or solicitation details; DONRCO plans a separate Maritime Domain Awareness-focused Disruptor Day later in 2026, creating a potential engagement opportunity for relevant technology providers.

- The demonstrations indicate Navy interest in passive-decoy and electro-optical/infrared capabilities, but participation did not constitute a contract award or announced solicitation.
- Providers with Maritime Domain Awareness capabilities can assess how their technologies address Navy operational needs and prepare for the planned event; no date or participation process was provided.
- Contractors should distinguish these technology demonstrations from a formal procurement opportunity, since no contract terms, funding, or solicitation timeline were announced.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office (DONRCO)
- Department of the Navy (DON)
- Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems (PAE for Mission Systems)
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (NSWC Crane)
- Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS Patuxent River)

### Sources
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	Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office, Industry Advance Next-Gen Technologies at September Disruptor Days > United States Navy > display-pressreleases
](https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/4615058/department-of-the-navy-rapid-capabilities-office-industry-advance-next-gen-tech/) - NAVY