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China has announced the start of construction of an ultra-low-orbit satellite constellation, which will consist of 300 satellites by 2030. The constellation, which will be operated by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited (CASIC), is expected to be used for a variety of applications, including Earth observation, environmental monitoring, disaster response, and maritime … Read more
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