Small fuel cells, generators may replace bulky batteries

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Palm Power Project is working on replacing the bulky batteries carried by soldiers by providing them with rechargeable fuel cells and a portable, lightweight electric generator. The Palm Power Project aims at reducing the energy-producing load a soldier will have to carry for missions of various lengths.

ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, Facilities & equipment, Services information, Fuel Cells & Thermic Generators, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Usage, Services, Equipment and supplies, Defense industry, Batteries, Fuel cells, Defence industry

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40 robot teams advance to DARPA semifinal

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Forty teams are selected by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to advance to the semifinals of the DARPA Grand Challenge 2005 autonomous ground vehicle competition. Twenty teams will be selected to compete for the $2 million prize in the Grand Challenge event scheduled for October 8, 2005.

Product development, Competitions, Military vehicles, Vehicles, Military

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What friends are for: Plain speaking from a staunch ally

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The article discusses the staunch and unconditional support the U.S. has always received and continues to receive from Australia, it's strongest ally over the last 90 years.

Australia, International politics, International aspects, Military aspects, Military policy, United States foreign relations, United States. Armed Forces

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