APR. 9, 2015,
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) works on some very outlandish projects.
One of its stated mission goals is to cause “technological surprise” for America’s enemies. They want enemy fighters to get to the battlefield, look at what they’re facing off against, and go, “What the hell?”
These are some DARPA projects that could help make that a reality.
1. Airships that can haul 2 million pounds of gear
DARPA’s attempt at new airships was scrapped in 2006 due to technology shortcomings, but the project was revived in 2013. The goal is to create a craft that can carry up to two million pounds halfway around the world in five days.
This would allow units to quickly deploy with all of their gear. Tank units would be left out though, unless they suddenly had …
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