RTX's Raytheon wins DARPA contract to develop light-based signal processing technology
RTX•RTX’s Raytheon received a phase one DARPA contract to develop all-optical processing for the PICASSO program. The technology will process signals using light rather than electricity, aiming to accelerate threat detection and response.
1. DARPA contract
RTX’s Raytheon received a phase one DARPA contract to develop all-optical processing for the PICASSO program, announced Nov. 3, 2026. The technology will process signals using light rather than electricity, aiming to accelerate threat detection and response.
2. Development support
Synopsys will provide design and simulation tools to support development.
