DARPA’s $2M Bet: Teach AI Agents to Talk Smarter and Discover New Science
DARPA is going all-in on AI agents that don’t just trade answers, but could help unlock the next wave of scientific breakthroughs.
US Army Takes Delivery of First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk
The DARPA and Sikorsky have transferred the UH-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk to the US Army for advanced operational testing.
DARPA Explores Fold-Away Rotor Concept With New X-76 Aircraft
Runways could soon matter far less for the US Army as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency pushes ahead with the X-76 experimental aircraft.
1-Km X-Ray Vision: RTX Gets Contract to Develop Long-Range Imaging Tech
An RTX business has been tapped to improve military awareness in an unusual way: extending military X-ray vision to nearly a kilometer to let operators see hidden objects from unprecedented distances.
DARPA’s LongShot Moves Toward Flight Tests With X-68A Air-Launched Drone
DARPA’s LongShot program is advancing toward flight tests of the X-68A, an air-launched drone designed to fly ahead of crewed jets.
Frontline ‘Miracle’: DARPA’s Robotic Medical Tool Concept Seals Wounds Under Fire
DARPA is exploring a new robotic concept that locates wounds and applies lifesaving treatment, giving injured frontline troops a better chance to survive until they reach a hospital.
US DARPA Taps Shearwater AI to Extend Drone Flight Endurance
The US DARPA has selected Shearwater Aerospace to provide AI software that helps drones exploit wind currents to extend flight endurance.
DARPA Pushes Small Drone Payload Limits in ‘Lift Challenge’
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched a competition to develop small unmanned aerial systems that can exceed current payload capacity.
DARPA Seeks ‘Smart Blood’ to Boost Warfighter Endurance
DARPA has issued a solicitation for modified red blood cells that improve troop performance and survival in extreme environments.
US Firms Join DARPA Effort to Develop ‘Weird’ Covert Communication Systems
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has teamed up with five American firms to develop covert communication systems designed to withstand advanced surveillance under its Provably Weird Network Deployment and Detection program.
Peraton Trials AI Control on Damaged Robotic Vehicle, Rough Navy Resupply
Peraton has demonstrated an artificial intelligence control system that keeps robotic platforms operating safely in extreme conditions, including when damaged.
DARPA Builds ‘World’s Largest’ Real-Time EW Test Range for Next-Gen RF Systems
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has developed the “world’s largest” virtual radio frequency test range for electronic warfare.
DARPA Scraps ‘Liberty Lifter’ Seaborne Cargo Plane Program
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has cancelled its effort to assemble the Liberty Lifter seaborne heavy transport aircraft.
Bell Textron Beats Aurora in DARPA X-Plane Program
Bell Textron has been chosen as the sole contractor for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) high-speed experimental aircraft initiative, beating Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences out of the competition.
AeroVironment’s Wildcat Advances in DARPA’s VTOL Drone Testing Program
AeroVironment’s Wildcat drone has reached key developments under DARPA’s Early Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) program.
DARPA to Demo Revolutionary VTOL Drone Capabilities This Month
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is set to test five vertical takeoff and landing drones later this month.
DARPA, Serco Complete First NOMARS Drone Ship Prototype
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and Serco have completed construction of the initial No Manning Required Ship prototype.
California Firm to Support In-Space Structure Assembly Demo for DARPA
Space services company Momentus has received a contract to aid the demonstration of a large-scale structure assembly in Earth’s orbit for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
BAE Wins $12M DARPA Contract to Develop High-Temperature Sensor Tech
BAE has secured a $12 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to advance sensor withstanding extreme hit.
DARPA, US Army Test New Cyber Threat Detection Platform ‘CANDOR’
DARPA has tested the Cyber Analytics for Network Defense and Response Options (CANDOR) platform, a new program for cyber threat detection.
DARPA Taps RTX to Develop Cyber Defense Tool for Threat Containment
DARPA has contracted RTX’s BBN Technologies to develop a tool to boost its digital defenses.
BAE Systems to Support DARPA AI Airborne Combat Program
BAE Systems has secured a $4-million contract to support DARPA’s artificial intelligence development program for autonomous airborne combat.
Lockheed to Develop AI Tools for DARPA’s Autonomous Air Combat Capability
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has contracted Lockheed Martin to develop artificial Intelligence tools for autonomous, airborne missions.
DARPA Unveils Hybrid Electric Stealth Drone Project
DARPA has unveiled XRQ-73, a flying-wing drone project featuring hybrid electric propulsion that converts fuel to electricity
