The supply of potable water to warfighters in the field is not just a logistical challenge—it’s a critical factor that impacts mission success, safety, and operational flexibility. Historically, the transport of water has incurred significant economic costs, tactical limitations, and, tragically, avoidable casualties. For instance, during Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) …

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) has issued a Disruption Opportunity (DO) that invites innovative basic or applied research concepts in the field of remote sensing, with a specific focus on surface-wave over-the-horizon radar (SWOTHR) and environmental characterization. This opportunity is part of DARPA’s broader …