DARPA Selects Six Companies for Ship-Launched Drone Development

DARPA Has Chosen Six Companies to Develop Ship-Launched Drones

The pursuit of developing advanced vertical takeoff drones through DARPA’s ANCILLARY program holds promise to benefit national security objectives. Six companies – including firms with established experience plus newcomers – will endeavor to design light, shipboard-launchable aircraft through collaboration. Successfully designing drones capable of smooth launch and recovery from moving carriers/ships poses technical hurdles. Program … Read more