Defense Systems
DARPA solicitation seeks new methods to stop hacking, data breaches
DARPA is concerned that hackers might steal sensitive data from web browsers and other apps.
Defense Systems
Reinventing electronic warfare
DOD’s first-of-its-kind electronic warfare strategy explores new paradigm-changing EW technologies.
Defense Systems
New AF satellites offer more precise positioning capability
Air Force performs GPS III acoustic environmental testing prior to test launch.
Defense Systems
AI will now have input in Air Force decision-making
AI programs will create predictive models for the Air Force as the first stage of Project Quantum’s push to bring smart software to military leaders.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
Air Force 3-star: “algorithmic warfare” needed for future ISR, combat ops
Artificial intelligence and human-machine warfare will increasingly be vital for Air Force ISR operations as a way to keep pace with the speed and scale of information technology.
Defense Systems
Video Update 8-31-17: Army reduces WIN-T hardware footprint, slingloads beneath helicopter
Army reduces WIN-T hardware footprint, sling-loads beneath helicopter
Defense Systems
Navy seeks new software tool able to predict insider threat risks
The new software would examine user behavior and develop a potential risk indicator.
Defense Systems
Mattis plans to bolster DIUX
The Pentagon’s DIUX will continue to fast track innovative commercial IT by extending its reach into the private sector.
Defense Systems
Air Force Research Lab tests new radio tech for GPS-denied environments
A new handheld device for ground forces aggregates radio signals to provide force location data in combat, without GPS.
Defense Systems
DARPA looks beyond Moore's Law
Chip effort targets reconfigurable devices as scaling runs out of steam.
Defense Systems
Navy sailors get 19 official mobile apps
Sailors by the thousands are now conducting training exercises and learning service information through mobile apps.
Defense Systems
Army develops two-channel software defined radio for dismounted soldiers
Future RFP to outline requirements for a new, two-channel software-programmable radio.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
Air Force seeks common VLF communications for nuclear forces
An Air Force solicitation looks to create common waveforms for its fleet of bombers.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
GAO Finds Pentagon Still Struggling with Biometrics
A GAO report concludes that U.S. military operators lack confidence in biometrics technologies.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems