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DARPA Pursues Radical Concepts for Next-Gen Hypersonic Cruise Missile
DARPA is seeking game-changing ideas for a next-gen hypersonic cruise missile that can deliver a revolutionary leap in range, speed, and altitude, enabling the US to swiftly strike advanced threats in highly contested environments. The goal is to move beyond incremental gains and create a missile that can be produced affordably and at high rates.
Northrop Spacecraft Raises Questions on Dual-Use Robotic Arms Capability
Imagine a spacecraft that can breathe new life into aging satellites - Northrop Grumman's innovative robotic arms can install life-extending jetpacks, boosting a satellite's lifespan by up to eight years. This cutting-edge tech is set to revolutionize satellite servicing, with Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle leading the charge.
DARPA Targets Nuclear Waste for Long-Lasting Power Cells
Imagine a battery that can harness radiation to generate electricity for 30 years - a revolutionary concept that's now being developed by DARPA, with a working prototype expected by 2027. This game-changing technology, known as Long Lasting Power Cells, could provide a reliable and sustainable source of power for years to come.
DARPA's X-65 Drone Takes Shape With Novel Air-Controlled Wings
Get ready to take flight into the future! The X-65 drone's game-changing, air-controlled wings have just arrived, marking a major milestone in the DARPA-backed CRANE program.
DARPA Seeks Rapid Space System Reconstitution Tech
Imagine having the power to rapidly revive critical space services in mere hours to weeks after a setback - that's what DARPA aims to achieve with its latest quest for innovative space system reconstitution technology. The goal is to swiftly restore vital services to at least minimum levels, responding to urgent needs, lost assets, or unexpected collisions.
DARPA Pursues Autonomous Drone Swarm Containers
Imagine a fleet of up to 500 drones, working together in perfect sync, launched and managed by autonomous containers that can recharge, refuel, and redeploy them over multiple days. DARPA is pushing the boundaries of innovation with its pursuit of autonomous drone swarm containers that can revolutionize sustained operations.
DARPA's XRQ-73 Drone Takes Flight with Hybrid-Electric Propulsion
The XRQ-73 drone has successfully taken flight, marking a major milestone in DARPA's hybrid-electric propulsion program, with more test flights planned to further mature the innovative technology. This achievement is a significant step forward, overcoming complex technical challenges and paving the way for future advancements.
DARPA Hands Over Space-BACN Laser Link Project to DIU
Imagine a universal key that lets satellites from different constellations communicate seamlessly - that's the game-changing potential of Space-BACN, a reconfigurable satellite laser link developed by DARPA and now handed over to DIU. This innovative technology could unlock a new era of collaboration and data sharing between previously incompatible optical communications systems.