• 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.
• Synopsys will provide design and simulation tools to support development.

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