DARPA’s RESTORE Program: Reengineering Sleep for Combat Readiness in an Era of Chronic Fatigue (2026 Update)

Introduction: Sleep as a Strategic Resource For centuries, militaries have planned around fuel, ammunition, food, logistics, and manpower, yet one of the most decisive resources in combat has remained stubbornly uncontrollable: sleep. Across history, commanders have struggled with the reality that soldiers, pilots, sailors, intelligence operators, and special forces personnel are often required to perform…

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