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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.
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Navy sailors on surface ships to use digital touchscreen
A new software package for carrier flight deck planning will digitize onboard planning, briefing, and training.
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Army develops biometric sensors, future tech for soldiers
An Army laboratory is integrating a range of emerging technologies for soldiers, spanning sensors, lightweight body armor and wearable computers.
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Marine Information Group created to bring cyber, information warfare support to frontlines
The new MEF Information Group will be the first Marine installation to focus fully on EW and cyber security.
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Army soldiers encounter simulated Russian cyberattacks
A recent Army Cyber Quest exercise tested soldiers’ ability to identify and counter cyberattacks from potential adversaries such as Russia and China.
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Video Update 6-30-17: Air Force operationalizes new cybersecurity plans
Key elements of an Air Force seven-lines-of-attack cybersecurity initiative are being implemented across the force.
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Army uses behavioral analytics to detect cyberspace invaders
Cyber event showcases new tech to defend networks.
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Video Update 6-29-17: Air Force launches new space war effort
The Secretary of the Air Force has established a new office devoted to preparing the service for massive space war.
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New thermal night vision goggles penetrate dark, smoky battlefields
The latest Army night vision technology allows soldiers to fight near-peer adversaries in dark or smoky conditions.
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