Northrop Grumman is designing a future autonomous vertical lift aircraft with DARPA ANCILLARY. The system is designed to be a low-cost, easy-to-use platform that can be deployed from ships or shore. ANCILLARY is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS that can carry a payload of up to 60 pounds. It has an endurance of … Read more
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced that it has successfully created radiation-hardened electronic components. These components are designed to withstand the effects of radiation, which can damage or destroy electronic devices. DARPA Creates Radiation-Hardened Electronic The project called the Radiation-Hardened Electronics (RHEED) project, was led by DARPA’s Microsystems Technology Office. The project … Read more
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced a new program to develop new technology to protect troops from DEW (directed energy weapons). Directed energy weapons (DEWs) are a type of weapon that uses electromagnetic energy to disable or destroy targets. DEWs can be used to target both personnel and equipment, and they can … Read more
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) recently held the Airlift Challenge, a competition that tested the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for logistics planning. The challenge involved a simulated airlift operation in which teams had to use AI to plan the most efficient way to transport cargo to a remote location. The winning team, from … Read more
The British Army has a proud history of battle. However, recent reports suggest that does the British Army Not Ready for High-Intensity Conflict. In a recent session of the UK Parliament Defence Committee, former Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) warned that capability gaps, budget and stockpile issues are putting the readiness of the service in … Read more