Unveiling the Manta Ray: A New Era of Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles
Northrop Grumman’s Manta Ray is an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) designed for long-range exploration and extended missions.
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DARPA Gets Serious About Trustworthy AI for the Battlefield (and Beyond)
DARPA prioritizes trustworthy AI for DoD, using challenges and partnerships to create secure military, as well as civilian applications.
Cause Still Elusive in CV-22 Osprey Crash That Took Eight Lives in November 2023
A probe into the November 2023 CV-22 crash reveals material failure, sparking a determined quest for answers and a tribute to the valor of the fallen.
Revolutionizing Team Performance in Defense: A Closer Look at DARPA’s ‘OP TEMPO’ Program
OP TEMPO stands at the vanguard of defense innovation, harnessing the subtleties of bio-behavioral signals to forge not just teams of experts, but expert teams—transforming the landscape of collaborative defense strategies.
The Military’s Dilemma with Performance-Enhancing Drugs
The potential use of performance-enhancing drugs in the military sparks a complex debate, balancing tactical advantages against ethical, health, and societal implications, demanding careful consideration of humanity’s boundaries in the face of technological progress.
The Future of Aerial Warfare: Inside the LongShot Program’s Innovations
GA-ASI’s LongShot program takes flight, poised to revolutionize air combat with extended ranges and precision.
Airspace Management Takes a Leap Forward with New Tactical Innovation Experiment
In a landmark collaboration, the 805th Combat Training Squadron’s ShOC-N, the US Army, and DARPA synergize to advance the ASTARTE system, revolutionizing airspace operations and streamlining the kill chain for joint warfighters.
Groundbreaking Progress in Hypersonic Weaponry: Raytheon’s Work With the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Under the new $81 million contract with DARPA, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman are set to accelerate the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) program, promising a revolutionary stride in U.S. military capabilities and positioning the nation at the forefront of the hypersonic arms race.
The Dawn of Stealth: Unveiling the Lockheed Have Blue Project
The Have Blue project, a covert endeavor during the height of the Cold War, paved the way for one of the most revolutionary advancements in modern aviation history: stealth technology.
LongShot: The World’s First Armed Drone That Can Be Launched from Other Aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. successful Preliminary Design Review for DARPA’s LongShot Program, paving the way for revolutionary air-launched UAVs capable of significantly extending engagement ranges and reducing risk to manned aircraft.
The Rise and Fall of F-117 Nighthawk
At the height of the Cold War, the arrival of the innovative stealth technology of the F-117 Nighthawk couldn’t be more perfect.
Europe, UK, US Triples Down on Military AI Tech
When the Ukraine-Russia war started, a Silicon Valley CEO sent an open letter to European leaders offering help to modernize military strategies by integrating artificial intelligence (AI).
