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Air Force accelerates cloud movement with Oracle software licensing deal
The Air Force is increasing cloud integration services through a new enterprise software licensing agreement with Oracle.
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Army EMARSS connects with ground-based intel
An emerging Army surveillance plane networks on-board sensors with a ground intelligence system.
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Navy pursues advanced drone ship mine-hunting tech
The use of an entirely unmanned team of vehicles to search for mines frees complex amphibious operations from the threat of mines and protects the lives of Navy personnel.
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Navy IT security deal protects high-risk routers, chips & switches
A multiple award Navy contract seeks to harden high-risk IT areas using intrusion detection systems and encryptors.
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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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