Squad X is a DARPA program that designs, develops, and validates autonomous system prototypes and sensing tools to boost squad-level situational awareness and extend the squad's battle space in multi-domain environments. It focuses on four areas—Precision Engagement, Non-Kinetic Engagement, Squad Sensing, and Squad Autonomy—using lightweight, off-the-shelf technologies and autonomous systems to avoid adding heavy burden to warfighters. The program aimed to improve real-time knowledge of locations and collaboration with unmanned air and ground systems in GPS-denied environments to synchronize fire and maneuver across physical, electromagnetic, and cyber domains; the program is now complete and serves as reference material.
AI named DARPA Squad X in September 2026.
AI named DARPA Squad X alongside U.S. Army, Joint Targeting Integrated Command and Coordination Suite, and Joint Targeting Integrated Command and Control Software
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