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Asia will surpass the U.S. in C4ISR spending by 2025

The global C4ISR market led by electronic warfare spending is forecast to grow by 4 percent annually as regional powers look to protect expanding forces.

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Navy’s Energy Magazine supports higher power demands on ships

The Energy Magazine concept will use new peak-shaving technology and next generation DC interfaces to make electric ships more combat mission-ready.

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Raytheon to develop new software for dispersed computers

Raytheon will develop new software and apps for that will allow mission commanders to use local networks and more versatile platforms.

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Navy readies swarming micro-drones

CICADA, essentially a flying circuit board, is being readied for further testing.

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Pentagon evaluates new Lockheed Multi-INT sensor technology

New aerial sensor integration technology allows air crews to view real-time ISR feeds without needing a ground station.

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DARPA tasks BAE with workaround to secure the power grid in event of massive attack

DARPA has awarded BAE an $8.6 million deal to engineer secure alternative wireless networks in the event of attack.

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Navy requests proposals for new high power surface laser

The Navy is seeking a new surface laser weapon with counter-ISR technology for its destroyers that is twice as powerful as currently deployed laser weapons.

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DOD turns to more flexible ground terminals to combat anti-satellite threats

DOD is exploring ways to counter anti-satellite technology by using smart antennae, mobile ground terminals, and back up frequencies.

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Air Force tests new Predator radar warning receiver against air defenses

A new radar warning receiver on a Predator drone identified advanced air and ground radar threats during a recent demonstration.

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New Navy destroyer radar conducts first flight test

The AN/SPY–6(V) radar system uses radar modular assembly unit, Gallium Nitride, and digital beam form technology to bring the Navy’s radar into the digital age.

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Navy tests stealth Zumwalt destroyer computers

The USS Zumwalt’s Total Ship Computing Environment, now being tested, brings new servers, processors and advanced software to surface ship warfare.

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Navy to speed move to digital weapons and networks

The aircraft carrier electronic launch system, electric weapons rail gun, and AN/SPY-6(V) radar are moving through testing phases toward operation.

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Army soldier IT migrates toward cloud

A new 50-vendor contract will speed up data consolidation and migration to the private cloud.

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Army ACCENT deal accelerates cloud migration

A new 50-vendor contract will speed up data consolidation and migration to the private cloud.

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DARPA battles to unclog wireless spectrum

DOD sponsors "modulation recognition" challenge to promote wireless situational awareness.

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New Navy undersea drone helps sailors find enemy mines

The Navy is speeding development of the new Snakehead unmanned vehicle development to offer electronic and mine warfare support to littoral combat operations.

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New Navy Class III undersea drone to be in the water by 2019

The Navy is speeding development of the new Snakehead unmanned vehicle development to offer electronic and mine warfare support to littoral combat operations.

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Army ADMC-3 to speed up hardware modernization

The emerging ADMC-3 deal, now under protest, aims to expedite hardware upgrades and integration of new technology.

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Video Update 4-3-2017: Air Force "cyber squadrons" defend against attackers

Newly configured Air Force units patrol networks to find and thwart malicious intruders or would-be attackers.