Category Critical & Emerging Technologies

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA): A Catalyst for Technological Innovation

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is an independent arm of the U.S. Department of Defense, tasked with preventing technological surprise to the U.S. while fostering technological surprise for its adversaries. Founded in 1958 by President Dwight Eisenhower, DARPA…

DARPA SemaFor to tackle ‘deepfakes’ with semantic forensics and create automatic disinformation campaigns for US DOD

The rise of digital media has brought unparalleled opportunities for information sharing, but it has also created fertile ground for large-scale disinformation attacks. As the ability to generate falsified media—whether through altered images, deepfake videos, or fabricated text—has advanced rapidly,…

The Future of Military Technology: The Importance of Technology Forecasting

The global defense and security landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, marked by intense competition across geopolitical, economic, military, technological, and industrial spheres. This competition, while driving innovation and development, also introduces significant security vulnerabilities and the potential for…