DARPA awards Squad X contract

DARPA has awarded initial research contracts to develop advanced technology for dismounted infantry squads.

SXCT is pursuing research in four areas:

• Sensing threats to a squad out to 1,000 meters, including autonomous threat detection.
• The capability for squad members to identify their own and their squadmates locations with an accuracy of less than 20 feet, even when GPS isn't available.
• Precision engagement out to 1,000 meters, with capabilities such as distributed, non-line-of-sight targeting and guided munitions.
• Disrupting enemy command and communications links and use of unmanned assets at squad pace.

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