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Army News
November 2022
JUST IN: Autonomous Army Helicopter Proves Ready for Action
Among the technology tests and demonstrations at the Army’s annual Project Convergence exercise is a Black Hawk helicopter that conducted multiple operations with no pilots or crew aboard. -
Space
October 2022
'Translators' Developed to Link Optical Satellite Terminals
A DARPA program developing optical communications terminals that can link non-standardized systems has entered its next phase, according to one of the companies helping to build a model for the terminal technology. -
Battlefield Communications
September 2022
BREAKING: Upcoming DARPA Program to Allay 5G Security Concerns
A soon-to-be-announced Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program will seek to make communicating over 5G networks more secure. -
Research and Development
March 2021
JUST IN: DARPA Researching Less Cumbersome Personal Protective Equipment
By Meredith RoatenNew research on lightweight protective equipment from the Defense Department could be the next line of defense against the COVID-19 and future pandemics, according to the acting leader of the military’s research agency. -
Special Operations
April 2017
Special Operators Seek to Break Language Barrier (UPDATED)
By Vivienne MachiWhen asked about the types of language technology that commandos are currently seeking, Army Special Operations Commander Lt. Gen. Kenneth Tovo said, “You just need to watch Star Trek.” -
Research and Development
August 2016
Basic Research Key to Invigorating Innovation
By Richard G. AmesBasic research provides the foundation for the technologies that have the broadest and most significant impact on military capability. -
Land Forces
August 2016
How Technology Could Create 'Super Soldiers'
By Jon HarperPopular culture has long been fascinated by the idea of enhancing human beings. In the real world, scientists and engineers are working on cutting-edge technologies to make U.S. troops faster, smarter and more resilient. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
June 2016
Defense Department Official Sees Promise in DARPA’s Unmanned Boat
By Vivienne MachiA senior Defense Department official sees the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's new unmanned boat as an example of how the department is working to maintain its scientific and technological edge through innovation. -
Research and Development
May 2016
DARPA Shows Off Technology at Demo Day
By Yasmin TadjdehDozens of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program managers, researchers and engineers descended upon the Pentagon May 11 to show off new technology. DARPA Director Arati Prabhakar said the goal of the agency’s demo day is to get the agency's breakthrough technology in front of the right people. -
Global Defense Market
May 2016
X-Plane May Impact Future Vertical Lift Program
By Yasmin TadjdehAn aviation program within a top Defense Department laboratory could result in the development of new technologies and techniques that could be applied to the Army’s future vertical lift program.
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