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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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Dismounted Army soldiers on the move will be able to view long-range, real-time drone feeds

New technology allows existing portable ground terminals to feed video from drones into smaller devices for dismounted soldiers.