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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.
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Navy implements interferometer-based technology EW
SEWIP Block 2 upgrades will improve electronic threat detection and signal jamming.
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Navy upgrades E-2D Advanced Hawkeye radar
E-2D advanced radar software and hardware enhances the aircraft’s network-integrated early warning and cruise missile defense capabilities.
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