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Army, Textron map the future of drone control technology

A next-generation ground control station can operate multiple drones across different domains.

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Soldiers receive new ground control tech for drones

A next-generation ground control station can operate multiple drones across different domains.

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ISR payload demo begins on Global Hawk

Northrop Grumman begins flight tests of the MR-177 imaging sensor on the endurance UAV.

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Cybersecurity experts tell Congress weapons need better security

A panel of experts told lawmakers new policy or acquisition procedures may be necessary to protect weapons systems.

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Navy extends laser sea mine detection technology

Northrop Grumman Airborne Laser Mine Detection System uses laser light pulses to map bodies of water potentially holding mines.

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Industry offers multiple authentication tech for SIPRNet

Gemalto is working with DOD on authentication chips designed to strengthen security for the SIPRNet.

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Air Force: cyber modernization key to multi-domain war

Air Force leaders look to cyber modernization to improve sustainment and foster multi-domain warfare ability.

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Video Update 2-28-2017: The Future of Pilots Controlling Drones

Welcome to the first edition of Defense Systems update. In this episode, host Kris Osborn delves into how fighter pilots themselves will be able to serve as command and control for small groups of unmanned drones serving a variety of functions.

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Army: modern soldier weapons need software development

A new “Software Solarium” aims to share information and strengthen the service’s focus on software dependent weapon systems.

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Army convenes key parties to discuss software in modern weapons

A new “Software Solarium” aims to share information and strengthen the service’s focus on software dependent weapon systems.

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New DOD software coding will increase private-sector involvement

A DOD “Code.mil” effort seeks to improve government-industry open source collaboration in the software industry.

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Special Ops Command advances new helo terrain-avoiding radar

The Silent Knight Radar gives helicopters and increased ability to maneuver, comprehend targets and coordinate navigation between air-and-ground operation.

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Hughes offers 360-degree helicopter combat connectivity

A new SATCOM terminal for helicopters is designed to enable rotary aircraft to communicate the beyond-line-of sight communications.

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Pilot crews now have 360-degree helicopter combat sensors

A new SATCOM terminal for helicopters is designed to enable rotary aircraft to communicate the beyond-line-of sight communications.

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Mosul battle fuels anti-drone development

Islamic State drone attacks on Iraqi forces have underscored the need for electronic and other countermeasures against short-range drones rigged to drop munitions.

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Army engineers portable drone controllers for dismounted soldiers

The Army and Textron Systems are upgrading drone control technologies and expanding them to individual soldiers on-the-move.

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Army tests new drone-control technology

The Army and Textron Systems are upgrading drone control technologies and expanding them to individual soldiers on the move.

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Navy to add more “virtual desktop infrastructure”

Navy engineers hope to cut costs by moving more computing to a remote server.

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Big names missing from $5B ADMC 3 contract

The Army received 58 bids for Army Desktop and Mobile Computing 3, which is their preferred vehicle for buying desktop, laptop and mobile computing devices as well as peripherals.

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Laser comms from space gets another test

NASA prepares to demonstrate laser communications in a relay experiment from geosynchronous orbit.