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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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Pentagon gives F-35 new avionics, mission systems for 2021
Lockheed awarded a contract to Harris to install advanced memory, storage and processing technology into F-35 avionics as part of a tech refresh.
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Iraqi, Arabic and Pashto translation software now on soldier mobile devices
Raytheon has developed machine Iraqi, Arabic and Pashto translation software for laptops and smartphones.
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Dismounted soldiers will get a new precision firing app
Nett Warrior will feature a new precision firing software app that enables all-digital fire commands.
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Air Force Research Lab develops brain-like sensory supercomputing
IBM and the AFRL are working on AI computer technology designed to replicate human perception.
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Geospatial agency app store connects app developers & users
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants to speed development & delivery of mobile apps.
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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 soldiers increase simulated training prep for chem-bio attacks
General Dynamics Information Technology is upgrading web-based modeling and simulation technologies to prepare soldiers for emerging chemical and biological attacks.
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Air Force adjusts pilot practices while waiting for hypoxia explanation
No “root cause” determined for F-35A pilot hypoxia symptoms, but pilot precautions are being implemented, according to the Air Force.
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Air Force is getting 100 handheld anti-drone “guns”
The Dronebuster III will provide troops with personal electronic jamming devices for disabling enemy drones.
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Could small satellite usage double by 2020?
Small satellites offer opportunity for innovation, on-orbit upgrades, and more secure communication, according to experts.
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New BAE Systems software now both tracks and interprets ISR data
New movement tracking software that interprets data patterns is now part of BAE Systems’ GXP suite.
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Wave-relay radio tech connects soldiers for underground combat
The Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is developing and testing a wave relay system to connect underground forces with above ground commanders.
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Sea-based X-band radar program enhanced with new contract
The sea-based X-band radar system will receive data communication upgrades for its role in missile defense.
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DARPA proposes new urban combat virtual battlespace software for smartphones
DARPA seeks a software prototype combining human and domain assets for better battlefield decision-making.
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