DARPA passed on General Atomics’ dual-hulled design for Liberty Lifter, and said the company was not meeting its “aggressive” schedule and technical goals.
DIU wants to improve its process for vetting commercial drones, with the goal of making it easier for companies to sell their systems to the U.S. military.
The new funding — the largest tranche of USAI aid sent to date - will include a wide array of munitions for air defense, such NASAM, HIMARS and Patriots.