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New combined system blocks jamming in GPS-denied environment

IAI and Honeywell will combine GPS-denied navigation and anti-jamming technologies to create an advanced EW tool.

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SOCOM pursues handheld, software defined radio with built-in ISR receiver

A new handheld, two channel radio with a built-in ISR receiver allows software-programmable radios to view and distribute video in real time across a battlefield network.

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Marines add new high-tech command & control system

The Marine Corps has a new mobile C2 system that uses radar, computing power, and radio-links.

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Video Update 7-28-17: Army Cyber Quest Simulates Russian Cyberattacks

Army Cyber Quest exercise simulates Russian cyberattacks and prepares for future cyber threats.

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Army plans to deploy lighter weight, helicopter sling loaded, HMMWV mounted WIN-T

Using faster processing power and other advances, the Army is testing a lightweight version of WIN-T Inc. 2 able to mount onto HMMWVs and sling load beneath helicopters.

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CNO: Network, cyber connectivity key to future Naval superiority

IT upgrades and next generation platforms will help grow the Navy’s network use so that it can maintain maritime superiority.

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SOCOM wants commandos to become walking SIGINT sensors

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a signals intelligence sensor to equip an individual commando with SIGINT-like ISR technology.

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Soldier Nett Warrior device streams real time drone video

A hand held, smartphone-like device used by Army soldiers in combat is now able to view and share real time video feeds from nearby drones and robots.

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Soldier Nett Warrior device streams real-time drone video

A hand held, smartphone-like device used by Army soldiers in combat is now able to view and share real time video feeds from nearby drones and robots.

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Army seeks shape-changing biomimetic aircraft

A research solicitation wants plans for aircraft able to reshape itself in mid-air, depending upon mission requirements.

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New mission simulator tests potential drone operators based on personality info

Assessing individuals who want to operate drones based on their performance, personality, and biology.

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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.