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Army turns to Plan X to defend against cyber threats
Plan X software and hardware uses traditional warfare tactics to protect the Army from cyber attacks.
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Army looks to expand size and scope of cyber war unit
The Army’s Cyber Solutions Development unit is already expanding the number of cyber war soldiers and is growing its mission scope.
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The Navy is using laser gyroscope tech to navigate in GPS-denied environments
Northrop Grumman is upgrading Navy inertial navigation systems, using ring laser gyroscopes instead of GPS for navigation. .
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Northrop Grumman acquires Orbital ATK
Northrop purchased Orbital ATK in a clear effort to invest in space technologies.
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New li-ion battery will make soldiers’ electronics more efficient and less explosive
The Army Research Laboratory has developed a hydrophobic gel coating that will make li-ion batteries safer for soldiers on the battlefield.
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Army LOGSA accelerates migration to AI analytics, private cloud computing
The Army’s new LOGSA deal with IBM is designed to leverage advances in AI, cloud computing and analytics.
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Air Force expands QF-16 training to manned and unmanned missions
Air Force plans to add 18 training aircraft by 2021
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DARPA funds new electronics revolution
The research agency fleshes out its ERI effort with research funding for chip materials, design and next-generation architectures.
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Army virtual reality sensor aims to bring 360-degree view to human eyes
An Army research solicitation seeks sensor technology able to bring human eyes a 360-degree view of the battlefield.
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Army seeks swarms of mini-drones for medevac
Research solicitation envisions swarms of semi-autonomous minidrones to conduct medevac missions.
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New Air Force AI will address data influx problem
The Air Force is planning to design next-generation drones based on the data being sought and implement artificial intelligence solutions to process that data.
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The technology is here for tiny, swarming, gust-tolerant, perching drones
The Army Research Laboratory’s micro-drone research program ended last month, but is leaving a legacy of brand new micro-drone technology
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Army operates networked smartphone-equipped radios
MPU5 radios are engineered to form a self-healing, mobile ad hoc network able to operate in a wide range of challenging environments.
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New Army gaming prototype preps soldier for future war
Synthetic prototyping project uses simulated environments to inform the development and acquisitions priorities of the Army.
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U.S. expands role of ground robots for dismounted soldiers
Portable UGV's get smaller, networked for dismounted soldiers
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New interferometry technology sought for keeping an eye on satellites
IARPA is accepting proposals for advanced technology able to image high-altitude satellites.
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Soldiers field test EW rugged prototypes
The Army’s new prototype turns dismounted soldiers into electronic warriors, with just a pack and rugged tablet.
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Video Update 9-8-17: Navy upgrades weapons controls, computers accross its fleet of attack submarines
Navy upgrades weapons controls, computers accross its fleet of attack submarines.
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Industry explores cyber defense specific to Navy ships at sea
As an investigation into the collision involving the Navy’s USS John McCain moves forward, industry innovators have sharpened their focus on technologies designed to secure ships from cyberattack.
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