Bascom Hunter is much closer than we think.
See link below.
Navy STP Workspace 2.0
As at the 4th quarter 2024v TRL 7 was completed. The final stage is TRL 9.
TRL 7 to 9 are the final steps to operational use for the DOD. Step 7 ticked off last Q 2024.
Testing How Different Agencies Align with Each Stage of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) | E.B. Howard Consulting
We are not aware whether the really big DOD suppliers are/have been trialing AKIDA 'privately' over the past few years. If not Hunter Bascom seem to have stolen the lead. The big DOD suppliers can pay for trials and for 'secrecy' bypass the SBIR process.
From the NAVY SBIR link it's obvious how easy AKIDA with BH is to integrate. Looks like we are on a winner here. Quote below.
"Ease of Integration - Traditionally, this novel of a technology would require years of engineering effort to
integrate our processor into a key weapons system. Bascom Hunter leveraged our expertise in designing
these high-technology prototypes to bake in SOSA-alignment and HOST-compliance, APIs and common
packet support (e.g., VRT, DIFI, etc.), and all in a mission-relevant 3U VPX form factor."