DARPA announces Lift Challenge to spur heavy‑lift drones, outlines Dayton event and FAA exemption pathway DARPA unveiled the DARPA Lift Challenge, a competition that requires an aircraft (including power source) to weigh no more than 55 pounds and lift at least 110 pounds, with teams to compete on a five‑nautical‑mile course. DARPA said it coordinated with the FAA on an exemption pathway and proposed an August event in Dayton, Ohio.

DARPA's ambitious Lift Challenge is set to revolutionize vertical flight, demanding drones that weigh just 55 pounds while lifting twice their weight—are you ready to take flight?

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Mass. governor unveils $47 million SHIELD initiative to boost defense innovation Governor Maura Healey announced the Massachusetts Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange, and Leadership in Defense (SHIELD), an initial $47,000,000 statewide investment meant to grow defense-related companies, create jobs and expand veteran leadership in the industry.

Governor Maura Healey just launched the $47 million SHIELD initiative to transform Massachusetts into a powerhouse for defense innovation and job creation!

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We had a wonderful time at the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast at Entomology 2025. We're glad we had the opportunity to chat about entrepreneurship with so many people in the industry.

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US Army Plans to Acquire One Million Drones in Major Expansion Effort Aviation News – The US Army has announced plans to purchase one million drones as part of a sweeping modernization program aimed at strengthening its battlefield surveillance, logistics, and combat capabilities. The large-scale acquisition marks one of the most significant expansions of unmanned aerial systems in US military history. The initiative aligns with ongoing lessons learned from recent conflicts, where drones have proven crucial for reconnaissance, targeting support, and rapid response in contested environments.

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Ohio establishes office of information technology to oversee state cybersecurity initiatives New office will coordinate state agency technology development and enhance cybersecurity measures

Ohio is stepping up its game in cybersecurity with the establishment of a new office dedicated to enhancing technology development across state agencies.

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Inside the Nuclear Bunkers, Mines, and Mountains Being Retrofitted as Data Centers Companies are going to great lengths to protect the infrastructure that provides the backbone of the world’s digital services—by burying their data deep underground.

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Massachusetts establishes Artificial Intelligence Innovation Trust Fund for industry support Bill creates fund to support AI development and entrepreneurship in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is paving the way for the future with a new fund dedicated to boosting AI innovation and entrepreneurship!

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Why civilian-first innovation will drive better dual-use technologies Imagine drones that map disaster zones today and scout military targets tomorrow. Or seismic activity sensors built for construction that go on to detect submarines underwater. These ideas represent the...

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This Tiny Quantum Sensor Glows on Its Own to Detect the Nearly Invisible Scientists at EPFL have created a revolutionary biosensor that doesn’t need a light source—it makes its own glow using quantum tunneling. By guiding electrons through a nanostructure of gold and aluminum...

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Senate panel debates technology funding amidst concerns over budget adequacy Senators discuss funding for advanced technology initiatives amid concerns over a limited budget.

North Dakota lawmakers are at a crossroads, debating whether a meager $300,000 budget can truly ignite the innovation needed to compete with global tech leaders like China.

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Russia completes development of 30-year-old outdated lithography tool Russia's ZNTC and Belarus's Planar have completed the development of a 350nm-class lithography system, but despite its symbolic value, the machine lags far behind global standards.

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Maryland launches Innovation Initiative for Bowie and Frostburg State Universities Maryland establishes partnership program to enhance technology and entrepreneurship at selected universities.

Maryland's new House Bill 799 could revolutionize tech innovation at Bowie State and Frostburg State Universities, potentially transforming the local economy!

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DragonFire Laser System to Deploy on British Warships by 2027
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