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DISA pilot program offers small, mobile combat tablet with secret data access
A new 8-inch tablet allows senior commanders to transmit secret information and view real-time video feeds.
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Army standardizes IT components, software across 400 units
Over the course of a two-year period, the Army will standardize software to improve security, interoperability and combat effectiveness.
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DARPA looks for tech to wipe out botnets, cyberattacks
Research agency wants to develop autonomous software agents that can locate and destroy botnets.
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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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Marines develop lifesaving drone medevac mission help
Drones under development to deliver lifesaving supplies to injured fighters for longer than the typical golden hour.
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New Army Chief Information Officer to manage IT overhaul
The new Army CIO, Maj. Gen. Bruce Crawford will tackle a wide range of IT and cybersecurity challenges as the service consolidates data, moves more information to the cloud and uses common operating standards.
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AI helps Army with Stryker maintenance
Army Materiel Command's Logistics Support Activity worked with IBM and its Watson computer to use sensor technology to improve maintenance on Stryker vehicles.
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New Pentagon report changes DOD acquisition and tech approach
Pentagon acquisition and technology report creates new chief management officer position within DOD.
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Will computational advances help stealth survive digital air defenses?
A new Air Force study highlights the challenges of maintaining an advantage with stealth aircraft in light of the fast evolving digital processors used by adversary air defenses.
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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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Navy Virginia class subs get upgraded Tactical Control Systems
Attack submarines equipped with Tactical Control Systems for weapons control are getting new commercially developed hardware, software and tech for sensors, networks, command and control.
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Navy turns to unmanned systems to map the ocean
Navy turns to unmanned systems to map the ocean.
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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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Army wants smarter computer AI for electronic warfare
The Army seeks AI solutions for rapid identification of emerging electronic warfare threats.
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DOD risks 'rogue' apps under current IoT policy
New GAO report warns about IoT security and "rogue" apps on mobile devices, smart televisions and other systems.
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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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