DARPA

DARPA Backs New Drone Tech to Squeeze More Thrust From Less Power

US drones could be in line for a power boost, with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency backing MagLev Aero’s effort to develop a next-generation propulsion system.

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Too Many RF Signals? DARPA Turns to Analog Processing

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is pursuing wideband electronic-support systems that could improve sensing and situational awareness across a range of platforms.

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DARPA Deploys AI Cloud Platform for Biological Research

DARPA researchers modeling complex biological systems now have access to a dedicated AI and high-performance computing environment to accelerate large-scale simulations and analysis.

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DARPA Backs ‘Smart’ Red Blood Cells to Supercharge Soldier Endurance

Researchers at the University of California San Diego, are advancing “smart” red blood cells that could reduce the effects of intense physical activity, improve endurance, and support overall health.

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BAE Clears Phase 1 of DARPA Effort to Cool Down High-Power RF Electronics

BAE Systems has completed the first phase of a DARPA program focused on reducing heat in high-power radio frequency electronics.

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DARPA Backs Shoebox-Sized Atomic Clock for Next-Gen Military Systems

A new generation of optical atomic clocks could bring extreme timekeeping precision to military systems in a shoebox-sized package.

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Sikorsky’s Nomad 100 Clears Early DARPA Flight Trials

Sikorsky has completed initial ground and flight testing of its Nomad 100 VTOL drone under DARPA's EVADE program.

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PsiQuantum Secures $125M DARPA Deal to Advance Quantum Computing Testing 

PsiQuantum signed a new agreement worth up to $125 million with the DARPA to continue testing its utility-scale quantum computing technology.

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DARPA Backs Nuclear Waste-Powered Drone Battery for 30-Year Endurance

Specialists from the defense industry, academia, and government have joined forces to develop a next-gen battery that converts nuclear waste into electricity, potentially allowing drones and other defense systems to operate for decades without refueling.

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One Decoder for All Battlefield Networks: DARPA Moves Toward Universal Codec

DARPA is pursuing a universal codec that would allow military radios, satellites, and data networks to adapt how they protect transmissions from errors.

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