32. DARPA Squad X Experimentation Program
In modern warfare, the rules of engagement are constantly changing, as are the battlefields on which wars are fought. Gone are the days when enemies faced off against each other and could see each other coming. DARPA has been at the forefront of developing methods to help protect friendly forces from harm.
The Squad X program aims not only to identify potential threats to the entire troop but also to enable real-time communication among unit members about each other’s whereabouts by collaborating with unmanned ground and aerial units, even in areas where GPS signals may be blocked.