Defense Systems
Air Force Research Lab supports DCGS hybrid cloud tech
A Hybrid IT cloud approach allows DCGS to extend and maintain data systems without needing to build additional infrastructure.
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NGEN-R redraws acquisition plan
The Navy plans to recompete its Next-Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) contract to save money, speed IT modernization and combine domestic and international data networks.
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DARPA licenses emerging chip technology
Flex Logix will license its FPGA technology to the defense agency for use by DoD and other government agencies. Keywords: FPGA, DARPA, Flex Logix, reprogrammable, TSMC, hardware
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Air Force pursues advanced 'deceptive' cybersecurity tactics
The service is working with industry to prototype and advance cybersecurity techniques built on the old “honey pot” approach for attracting attackers.
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Air Force pursues advanced “deceptive” cybersecurity tactics
The service is working with industry to prototype and advance cybersecurity techniques built on the old “honey pot” approach for attracting attackers.
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U.S. Navy develops stronger lasers
High energy magazines power new shipboard weapons.
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Navy builds computer automation into new amphibious craft
After nearly 30 years of service, the existing fleet of the Navy’s landing craft is being updated as a new generation is being developed.
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Air Force Chief Scientist confirms F-35 will include artificial intelligence
Pilots will have more help from AI systems to manage data feeds and control drones.
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Army awards IBM private cloud computing deal
The project calls for IBM to consolidate a large number of data centers into a single infrastructure as well as beginning to migrate what eventually will be hundreds of applications.
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Pentagon, services seek cross-domain DCGS
New effort aims to ensure that DCGS analysts can find relevant information and quickly share it among service networks and within individual systems.
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Lockheed leverages radar, sensors for Aegis destroyers
Lockheed Martin is hoping the new administration will support efforts to upgrade the radar, sensors and processors used for the combat systems on the ships.
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Outgoing DOD CIO calls for agility
The outgoing CIO of the Department of Defense says the Pentagon is making progress on achieving Joint Information Environment goals, but technological change continues to outpace the ability to reform procurement and tech deployment.
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DISA streamlines operations centers
The Defense Information System Agency is focusing on unifying the Department of Defense Information Network by consolidating tools, operations and cyber practices.
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Air Force, industry seek to cyber-protect weapons, fighter jets
Heavy reliance on networked technology has created a situation where larger platforms can be vulnerable to cyber attack and are in need of protection.
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DoD ramps micro-drones after successful 'swarm' test
Strategic Capabilities Office and Navy demonstrate adaptive flying, look to scale production
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Navy sailors get 12 official mobile “apps”
Sailors accustomed to using Androids and iPhones asked Navy leadership for apps so they could interact using smart phones.
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Navy fast-tracks new Electronic Warfare sensor
Lockheed is developing an EW pod for Sea Hawk helicopters to help with anti-ship missile defense.
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Navy sub-hunting drone ship goes on offense
The Navy is expanding the role of its emerging submarine-hunting drone ship so that it can conduct surface warfare missions, fire weapons and launch electronic attacks.
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Navy unmanned swarm boats can perceive what’s around them
A fast track program at ONR is developing unmanned surface vessels with new and expanded capabilities.
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