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Video Update 7-21-17: Army Apaches & Drones Attack Targets Together
The Army has reached a new stage of manned-unmanned teaming wherein Apache helicopter crews can land drones from the cockpit. They can also identify targets, control drone flight path and operate drone sensors.
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Army consolidates computer hardware, software, sensors
The Army has ordered $53 million in a Mounted Family of Computer Systems to reduce the hardware footprint of force-tracking information and consolidate communications technology.
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New Army Drone is a Mini- V-22 Osprey
The Army Research Laboratory is working on a new V-22 like mini drone that is only 10-inches long.
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Army CHESS moves to more commercial training software
An Army CHESS deal with Minitab Enterprise License Agreement to acquire commercial software for Lean Six Sigma software licenses.
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Army cyber fighters are on the offensive against ISIS
Army cyber warriors will attack ISIS as long as it takes to succeed in destroying ISIS networks and communications.
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OPED: can WIN-T evolve?
An network executive suggests adding network management tools to WIN-T
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Pentagon, industry pursue increased data bus security
A private firm has developed new data bus cybersecurity technology which claims to identify attacks and cyber intruders more quickly.
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New soldier 'exosuit' creates sharper, stronger fighters
The Army Research Laboratory is testing a new suit with Iron Man like technology to help soldiers carry more weight and think more clearly.
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Next-gen biometric sensors monitor pilot distress
The Air Force is working on aircraft technology that will automatically adjust flight systems to keep pilots healthy and secure.
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DIUX continues outreach into drone and satellite projects
DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit Experimental continues in new Administration with efforts to accelerate getting new tech into operation.
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Agility is the future of software development, says Air Force General
Hiring new software developers will depend on moving to agile acquisition.
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Army, BAE Systems accelerate AMPV networking tech
A contract modification allows BAE to fast-track networking hardware and software upgrades to the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle.
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Industry firm patents new cyber encryption technology
A private sector innovation firm is offering a new kind of encryption key security technology for the U.S. military services.
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Army, Congress evaluate the future of WIN-T
Senate authorizers have proposed more than $400 million in cuts to the Army’s flagship WIN-T network.
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DARPA Hackfest seeks innovators for software radio, drone integration
Registration closes on Saturday for DARPA’s Hackfest event for securely networking drones and radio.
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Navy moves Next-Gen Jammer electronic warfare to next phase
By designing an electronic warfare jammer able to jam on multiple frequencies, the Next-Generation Jammer is expected to defeat cutting edge air defenses.
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Small DARPA drones fly without human or GPS help
Lightweight quadcopters may soon have the ability to fly autonomously, even in GPS-denied environments.
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CACI wins task order to provide Navy with information assurance
CACI’s information assurance upgrade is designed to strengthen cyber defense services for critical infrastructure systems.
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New Army technology enables simultaneous multiple drone control
A new level of Army manned-unmanned teaming improves the ability of helicopter crews to track and identify enemy targets from the cockpit.
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