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Wireless underwater charging tech will bring a new level of autonomy for UUVs
Naval scientists are using resonant wireless power transfer to create underwater unmanned vehicle chargers for more mission capability and less risk.
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Marine tank commanders will now see in color and infrared on the battlefield
Work continues on the upgrade to the Abrams tank targeting system, enhancing identification capabilities with color and thermal imaging.
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Fighters can monitor networks for cyber-attacks with new encryptor
The TACLANE-FLEX encryptor is NSA certified with software that can use multiple networks and detect cyber intrusions.
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Smart algorithms for exploiting mass data will be available this year
The algorithmic warfare program is embedding smart algorithms in weapons software to augment data analysis.
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Bio implants could relieve stress and restore sight, speech for combat warriors
New research is using microelectronic implants to lower stress levels, and provide sight and speech capabilities for warfighters.
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Navy seeks lightweight, jam resistant antennae
Ultra-wideband phased array antennae could reduce costs and electronic footprint of weapons systems
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New drone can both swim and fly for future Navy ops
A university team demonstrated an aerial-aquatic hybrid drone designed for future countermine operations.
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P-8A software upgrade will increase communication, connectivity
The P-8A Poseidon will receive a software revamp as it approaches full operational capacity.
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Air Force CISO says innovation key to future cyber defense
According to senior Air Force officials, airmen are encouraged to take an innovative approach to cyber defense.
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Select soldiers can now apply to become cyber experts
The Army is creating cyber soldiers, combining military, agency, and commercial training.
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Navy seeks lightweight, jam resistant antennae
Ultra-wideband phased array antenna could reduce costs and electronic footprint of weapons systems
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DARPA pursues small biometric sensors for human-machine interface
Biometric and neural data are helping teach machines to adapt to human variability, according to DARPA.
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Next-gen handheld radio can help save downed pilots lives
General Dynamics just released an upgraded radio for downed pilots to send rapid and secure GPS data to rescuers.
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MDA leaders work on new sensor for THAAD
The MDA is developing new electro-optical sensor technology that distinguishes between lethal and non-lethal threats.
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Palm-sized device gives Marines ability to carry lighter load and resupply often
With the handheld PCARD, Marines in the field can alert leaders to low supplies and build better logistical data.
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New version of JCREW will use same software for vehicles and ground fighters
The latest EW jammer for radio-controlled IEDs will use same software and architecture for ground fighters, vehicles, and compounds.
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New kits allow soldiers to diffuse IEDs and innovate with 3D printing in combat
Software catalog helps find the specs on parts that need replacing.
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Recent tests show new Air Force tanker can withstand electronic attack
The new KC-46A refueling aircraft successfully withstood both stationary and inflight electromagnetic warfare testing.
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New combined system blocks jamming in GPS-denied environment
IAI and Honeywell will combine GPS-denied navigation and anti-jamming technologies to create an advanced EW tool.
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Marines add new high-tech command & control system
The Marine Corps has a new mobile C2 system that uses radar, computing power, and radio-links.
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