RTX BBN Wins DARPA XENA Contract for Kilometer-Range X-Ray Imaging
RTX’s BBN Technologies secured a contract under DARPA’s X-ray Extreme-range Non-imaging Analysis program to develop algorithms enabling X-ray imaging and geometry reconstruction of hardened objects from distances up to one kilometer. The project, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, will build and test software in Cambridge, MA, and Atlanta, GA.
1. Contract Award
RTX’s BBN Technologies has been awarded a contract by DARPA under the X-ray Extreme-range Non-imaging Analysis (XENA) program to produce software capable of reconstructing the geometry of man-made objects from distances approaching one kilometer.
2. Technical Approach
The project will leverage advanced mathematical modeling and image analysis to combine low-quality X-ray snapshots, extracting interior details without large training datasets, and will undergo simulations, software development and field testing in Cambridge, MA, and Atlanta, GA.
3. Strategic Impact
With Georgia Institute of Technology as a key partner, RTX aims to deliver new long-range X-ray tools that enhance situational awareness for defense and emergency applications, potentially expanding its portfolio of advanced imaging solutions and reinforcing its role in national security technology.