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Joint DOD office enlists in avionics effort
The Joint Tactical Networking Center will collaborate with an industry consortium forging avionics software standards.
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Navy anti-submarine drone-ship conducts minehunting testing
The Navy’s latest anti-submarine unmanned surface vehicle is scheduled for operational testing with additional counter-mine and surveillance payloads.
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Firm pioneers new data protection technique for U.S. military
Trivalent is providing U.S. Special Forces with a new data protection technique which leverages encryption and a new method called digital shredding to improve data protections.
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IT experts, former leaders say DOD behind with advanced tech
A panel of IT experts and former high-level military officials said acquisition red tape slows DOD’s ability to acquire cutting edge technology.
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Navy tests first aircraft carrier drone control system
New carrier mission control software system for drones will provide refueling and reconnaissance capabilities.
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Navy SM-6 software upgrades expand attack missions
The latest surface-to-air missile will incorporate three different warfare software packages.
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The Air Force bolsters its Cyberspace weapons systems
The Air Force’s latest cyber space weapons system increases control of cyberspace data for more versatile operational command.
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Hackers invited to “Hack the Air Force”
The hacking exercise could help reveal Air Force cyber vulnerabilities.
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“Hack the Air Force” exercise will take place this summer
The hacking exercise could help reveal Air Force cyber vulnerabilities.
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F-35’s computer now integrates propulsion data
The next iteration of the F-35’s Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) has been approved for installation at U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy F-35 sites.
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Raytheon to test USS Zumwalt mission systems
The upcoming engineering work corresponds to ongoing development of the USS Zumwalt’s new computer system called Total Ship Computing Environment.
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Video Update 4-25-17: Navy starts USS Zumwalt computer testing
The Navy and Raytheon are refining an emerging high-tech, ship-board computer system called Total Ship Computing Environment.
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Lockheed to add air defense to AN/TPQ-53 counter-fire radar
Short range air defense capabilities will be added to the counter-fire and counter-drone surveillance functions of the Army’s Lockheed AN/TPQ-53 counter-fire radar system.
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Air Force, AT&T sensor network protects bases
The Air Force has begun a pilot program that uses infrared sensors and wireless cell phone technologies to secure base perimeters.
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The Air Force upgrades its missile early warning systems
Harris Inc. will provide system engineering and software support as the Air Force’s advanced array missile detection radar systems receive improved communication, tracking, and identification capabilities.
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Navy fast-tracks new mine-hunting surface drone
The latest Navy unmanned surface counter-mine system will begin developmental testing with plans to integrate enhanced minehunting sonar technology.
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Navy approves testing for unmanned minesweeping system
The latest Navy unmanned surface counter-mine system will begin developmental testing with plans to integrate enhanced minehunting sonar technology.
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The Navy tests new augmented reality helmet, automation
2017 Trident Warrior exercise will offer a chance for sailors to operate cutting edge naval warfare technology.
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Marine Corps develops new ruggedized tablet
The latest rugged tablet, which will consolidate apps for mission and field data communication onto one device, is scheduled to be operational by 2019.
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