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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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Marine Corp mobile location device to be ready by 2019
Marine Corp mobile location device to be ready by 2019 Summary: 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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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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