In the high-stakes environment of combat, rapid medical intervention during the first 60 minutes, known as the “golden hour,” is critical to saving lives. However, the complexities of modern warfare often make it challenging to transport critically injured soldiers to surgical facilities within this time frame. Recognizing this gap, DARPA …

Integrated photonics is emerging as a transformative force across multiple industries, from high-speed data communications and AI infrastructure to advanced sensing and autonomous vehicles. However, scaling photonic integrated circuit (PIC) manufacturing to meet global demand presents significant challenges. The latest Integrated Photonics Systems Roadmap—International (IPSR-I) provides a detailed strategy to …

Otto Aviation, a leader in the development of cutting-edge aviation technologies, has announced an exciting new project in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, Otto will begin testing a new demonstrator aircraft equipped with its revolutionary super-laminar design technology, a …