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DARPA wants a heavy cargo plane that can land at sea
The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities.
L3Harris leaped from tracking weather to tracking missiles, cracking a competitive field
An accidental discovery in 2017 set L3Harris on a multiyear journey to build hypersonic missile tracking satellites for the military.
By Nathan Strout
SDA to launch several demonstration satellites in 2021
The agency is slated to begin launching its satellites in 2022, but first it plans to send up several demonstration satellites to pave the way for various technologies.
By Nathan Strout
Pentagon science office launches program to develop manufacturing in space ... and on the moon
Building in space or on the moon could help overcome the limitations of placing large structures in orbit through rocket launches, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency says.
By Nathan Strout
Defense research director has a vision to connect with new, innovative companies
The DARPA leader wants to launch an accelerator and an Apple store-like storefront.
By Andrew Eversden
Raytheon completes purchase of Blue Canyon Technologies
The company's customers for small satellites include the U.S. Space Force, Air Force and DARPA.
By Nathan Strout
The military is this close to nabbing Gremlins from midair
DARPA wants to demonstrate the ability to launch and recover small drones in flight.
By Nathan Strout
Pentagon to pit AI against human pilots in live fighter trials
Still, the Defense Department is likely years away from AI-controlled fighters seeing combat.
By Aaron Mehta and Andrew Eversden
8 weird DARPA projects that make science fiction seem like real life
DARPA invests in "high-risk, high-reward" technology.
By Harm Venhuizen
Two hypersonic weapons complete new developmental milestone
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have completed captive carry tests of two Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept variants.
By Valerie Insinna
AI algorithm defeats human fighter pilot in simulated dogfight
The simulated dogfight is a step forward for AI in air-to-air combat, but a lot of work remains.
By Andrew Eversden