Pentagon is developing drone swarms of over 250 robots

DARPA is looking to develop robotic swarms that can assist troops from the ground and skies, with hundreds of drones all working together. The Pentagon's research branch has revealed its Offensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) program is seeking ideas for new systems that could allow for'human-swarm teaming.' The program has awarded contracts to teams from Raytheon and Northrop Grumman to design, develop, and deploy the technology in physical and virtual environments – and eventually, they're hoping to create swarms of over 250 robots. The Pentagon's research branch has revealed its Offensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) program is seeking ideas for new systems that could allow for'human-swarm teaming' in cities High-tech weapons that the Secret Service is not trained to cope with pose a'grave threat' to the White House, a former agent has warned. Swarms of weaponized drones or even 3D printed plastic guns could be used to launch unforeseen attacks on the president, according to Dan Bongino, author of Protecting the President.