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Video Update 5-19-17: New Army Technology Networks Soldiers for Underground Combat
Wireless wave radio relay technology allows soldiers in a subterranean environment to connect underground.
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Air Force tests new lightweight F-35 helmet
F-35 helmet and seat are modified to increase safety and lower the weight burden on pilots.
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New Air Force F-35 helmet drops weight, improves tech
F-35 helmet and seat are modified to increase safety and lower the weight burden on pilots.
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In-Q-Tel invests in secure cloud app delivery
Startup's virtual desktop platform could help ease DOD shift to the cloud.
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Latest Lockheed hand-held ruggedized drone is designed for stealthy reconnaissance
New drone can securely transmit surveillance data over longer ranges using a low frequency software module.
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Can soldier hand-held ruggedized drones be stealthy?
New drone can securely transmit surveillance data over longer ranges using a low frequency software module.
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Air Force: F-35 3F software drop challenges resolved
Air Force leaders say developmental testing helped resolve F-35 3F software problems.
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Air Force F-35 pilots will soon fire more weapons with new software
Air Force leaders say developmental testing helped resolve F-35 3F software problems.
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U.S. Cyber Command: Russia hacking “the new normal”
The head of U.S. Cyber Command argues stronger data protection needed in new threat environment.
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Air Force electronic weapons to get an electromagnetic power boost
Raytheon is investigating ways to bring speed-of-light power to electronic warfare systems.
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New Lockheed drone software processes 3D terrain maps in real-time
Lockheed Martin’s Hydra Fusion Tools technology uses photogrammetry software to create tactical maps from drone video feeds.
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Congressional leaders cite growing U.S. cyberattack vulnerability
Congressional leaders cite growing U.S. cyberattack vulnerability Summary: Senator McCain is raising serious concerns about cyberattack vulnerability, saying the U.S. is behind potential adversaries.
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Fake Russian EW attack unmasked
A forensic investigation concludes that a Russian "electronic bomb" attack on a U.S. Navy ship was nothing more than information warfare.
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Navy upgrades aircraft defense system with laser warning technology
The Navy is enhancing its infrared missile warning system with upgraded hostile fire sensors and laser jamming capabilities.
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Navy helicopters get hostile fire, laser warning technology
The Navy is enhancing its infrared missile warning system with upgraded hostile fire sensors and laser jamming capabilities.
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Soldiers will soon have rugged small personal drones
A new drone is the size of a smartphone and increases situational awareness with infrared sensors and image processing.
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New tablet-controlled ruggedized drones will soon be operated by soldiers
A new drone is the size of a smartphone and increases situational awareness with infrared sensors and image processing.
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WiFi technology 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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Army says smartphone, digital tech increase vulnerability
Army senior leaders are expressing concern that the services’ growing digital footprint and use of information technology increases vulnerability to potential attackers.
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