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DARPA Discovers "GPS-Like" undersea drone connectivity
Emerging DARPA technology connects undersea drones with low-frequency sonar.
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Faster computer processing and cybersecurity upgrades improve Army drone controls
An Army hardware and software obsolescence effort is now updating the service’s Universal Ground Control Station.
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Navy tests new stealth F-35C upgraded Helmet Mounted Display
Pilots using the new 3 HMD will be able to see sensor information, targeting data and other flight data directly from a helmet visor.
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Artificial Intelligence giving weapons greater autonomy
China is leveraging its advances in artificial intelligence to add unprecedented autonomy to cruise missiles. How will the U.S. respond?
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Air Force to defend B-52 with laser weapons
An Air Force Research Lab program is testing experimental versions of an externally-mounted laser pod that can track and destroy attacking enemy missiles.
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Air Force tests massive B-2 sensor upgrade
New Air Force sensor technology and software will permit the stealth aircraft to evade advanced air defenses.
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Navy Knifefish undersea drone finds mines in test
Knifefish uses synthetic aperture sonar to find enemy mines in high-clutter environments.
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Army integrates new WIN-T software interface
Software enhances connectivity between nodes on the WIN-T network and connects far ranging vehicles to the Tactical Operations Center.
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Navy pursues drone “ghost fleet” concept
The Navy envisions a fast-approaching scenario where land, air, surface and undersea drones can connect with one another and operate in a coordinated fashion.
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Air Force charts Wideband Global Satellite future
An Air Force analysis of alternatives considers a future plan for its constellation of Wideband Global Satellites.
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Air Force charts Wideband Global Satellite future
An Air Force analysis of alternatives considers a future plan for its constellation of Wideband Global Satellites.
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Pentagon cyber report said cyber trails help track attackers
Cyberspace has become a “safe haven” for threat networks to lurk and hatch schemes.
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Pentagon examines smartphone encryption
Newly developed mobile encryption apps enable secure smart-phone messaging, chat and data sharing.
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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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