Category: DARPA
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DARPA Launches Pioneering Microelectronics Program
Exploring 3DHI in Microelectronics Manufacturing The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has initiated a significant leap in technological innovation with the introduction of the Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing (NGMM) program. This initiative is at the forefront of a new era in microelectronics, emphasizing the advancement of three-dimensional heterogeneous integration (3DHI). This pioneering effort aims not…
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DARPA’s SIGMA+ Shields Major US City from CBRNE Threats
Enhancing Urban Safety with Advanced Threat Detection DARPA’s innovative SIGMA+ program takes a significant leap in enhancing urban security. Recently concluding a pivotal three-week exercise with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, this initiative focuses on the detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) threats. This article delves into the…
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DARPA Tackles MR Security with Math-Based Methods
Enhancing Cognitive Security in Mixed Reality Systems As mixed reality (MR) systems become intricately woven into the fabric of defense operations, safeguarding against cognitive attacks is imperative. DARPA’s Intrinsic Cognitive Security (ICS) program pioneers the development of mathematical strategies to shield MR systems from potential adversarial exploits. This initiative marks a proactive stance in defending…
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DARPA’s OPEN Program Boosts Material Market Clarity
Enhancing National Security through Supply Chain Transparency In a decisive move to fortify national security and supply chain resilience, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has unveiled its OPEN (Open Price Exploration for National Security) program. This initiative, developed in partnership with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), is poised to demystify the critical…
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DARPA’s Bio-Tech for DOD Team Optimization
OP TEMPO Leverages Bio-Behavioral Data The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) launches the Objective Prediction of Team Effectiveness via Models of Performance Outcomes (OP TEMPO) program, innovating bio-behavioral tools for the Department of Defense (DOD) team performance. This innovative endeavor aligns with the Biological Technologies Office’s (BTO) mission to utilize the distinctive properties of…
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DARPA’s Manta Ray Prototype Completes Key In-Water Test
Unlocking the Future of Long-Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicles In a significant leap toward revolutionizing autonomous underwater vehicles, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Manta Ray program successfully completed its first in-water splash test. Conducted off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, the test sought to validate key components such as sensors, hydrodynamic performance, and autonomous…
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How DARPA’s DRAG program targets naval drag reduction
DARPA’s DRAG program plans to revolutionize naval efficiency in turbulent waters The journey of ships and undersea vehicles through oceans is fraught with challenges. One such hurdle is the resistance they encounter while cruising through water, commonly known as drag. Addressing this issue, DARPA‘s DRAG program, Drag Reducing Architected Geometries (DRAG), sets forth on a…
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DARPA POWER program to develop airborne energy relays
Three teams to create new technology for wireless energy transfer in military applications In a bid to revolutionize the future of energy distribution, DARPA is moving into the initial stage of its Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program. Three teams led by RTX Corporation, Draper Laboratory, and BEAM Co., are set to design and…
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LunA-10: DARPA’s vision for new lunar infrastructure
10-year journey towards an optimized, integrated moon economy DARPA’s Strategic Technology Office has introduced an ambitious 10-year plan known as the LunA-10 capability study. This initiative aims to create a framework for optimized, integrated lunar infrastructure that is shareable and scalable. Anticipating a growing cislunar and lunar economy, DARPA is seeking innovative solutions that will…
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Repurposing scrap wood: DoD sustainability initiative
Aiming for a more sustainable future by transforming waste into reusable materials The Department of Defense (DoD) generates a large amount of solid waste in its operations, much of which is cellulosic waste such as scrap wood, cardboard, and paper. DARPA‘s new Waste Upcycling for Defense (WUD) program aspires to convert these waste materials into…