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Army engineers to integrate unmanned DARPA vehicle to clear mines

Soldiers are slated to use the 12-ton unmanned vehicle in a mine-clearing demonstration later this month.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 days ago

Troops aim to be made ‘first-class voters’ with new DARPA tech

The technology proposal from VotingWorks would change the game with portable one-stop voting stations for troops stationed far from home.

By Hope Hodge Seck

21 months ago

DARPA program seeks ways to measure effective team performance

The 2.5-year program will start by evaluating Marine Fire Support Team training.

24 months ago

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.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

DARPA takes big step forward on X-plane that maneuvers with air bursts

"We’re not actually pushing the vehicle with air, we’re using it to tailor how the air is flowing over the wing,” the former CRANE program manager said.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Stop following me! Army seeks safe path to truly autonomous vehicles

During testing at Fort Hood, a safety observer followed every uncrewed platform in case of an incident during each exercise.

By Catherine Buchaniec

3 years ago