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Army tests networked air defense system
The integrated system combines defensive weapons for use against UAS, cruise missiles and other threats.
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Why firewalls don’t cut it when protecting critical infrastructure
SCADA enablers and unidirectional gateways offer a predictive advantage against targeted persistent attacks, Waterfall Security’s Andrew Ginter says.
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Internet of Things poses (manageable) cyber problems
Despite the vulnerabilities of increasingly connected devices, national security experts outlined manageable ways to curb these concerns.
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ARL looks west to spur innovation
The Army Research Lab is following the lead of the Defense Department and establishing an office on the West Coast to link up with the tech sector.
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Despite advanced threats, DOD still banking on drones
While unmanned aerial systems could be rendered ineffective against more advanced adversaries, Defense Secretary Carter told Congress that the department will continue to invest in these platforms, which will play a role in deterring nations like Russia.
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DARPA seeks man-machine teaming to take manufacturing to the next level
The agency is looking for innovative mathematical solutions in manufacturing to leverage advances in new technologies such as additive manufacturing.
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Navy again rebrands carrier-based drone program
Officials tell lawmakers what the service has planned for its carrier unmanned capability.
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DOD says it's prepared to support civilian response to a cyberattack
Officials push back on criticism that there is lack of clarity on how it will work with civilian agencies in the event of an attack on infrastructure.
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Air Force's cyber boss: Military needs to innovate at 'cyber speed'
The outgoing commander of the Air Force’s cyber force, Maj. Gen. Ed Wilson, offers some parting advice: 'Think big, start small, scale fast."
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DOD official: The spectrum should be a domain of warfare
In a recent panel discussion, an Air Force general said the electromagnetic spectrum should be declared a domain, given how important EMS operations are.
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Halvorsen: Cyber war is a culture war
The key to keeping an edge in a fast-changing, online world is working with industry to improve the pace of innovation, DOD’s CIO said.
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US cyber officials worry 'milware' will target infrastructure
Philip Quade, special assistant for cyber within the NSA, addresses the top cyber threats from other nations.
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US looks to expand the range of satellite-fixing robots
DARPA, aiming high in GEO, and NASA, aiming lower in LEO, are preparing to launch robotic satellite repair spacecraft.
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DOD wants to stop playing 'whack-a-mole' on cyber
Cyber forces across all the services are lending a hand to defend DOD networks as part of a more proactive approach, officials say.
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With US assistance, Afghanistan starts flying drones
The Afghan Army marked the inaugural launch of a ScanEagle UAS system to help provide better overhead ISR coverage.
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DARPA project could double wireless capacity
A full-duplex process developed under the agency’s ACT program could cut the spectrum demands for wireless communications and radars in half.
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Army speeds up its battlefield satcom
The Wideband Global Satellite, accessible via portable terminals, delivers a 12-fold increase in communications.
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Air Force looking for a small, portable counter-drone device
The service wants a way to defend against quadcopters and other commercial UAS that could be turned into flying IEDs.
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DOD adds electronic attack aircraft to the fight against ISIS
The Defense Department has announced that EA-6B Prowler aircraft, specializing in tactical jamming capabilities, have deployed to support the anti-ISIS efforts.
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