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Will OPM hack affect DOD's use of fingerprints for authentication?
The theft of 1.1 million fingerprints raises a host of questions.
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Army's new war game to focus on tech, innovations
The service will replace one NIE a year with the more innovation-focused Army Warfighting Assessment.
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The Intelligence Community wins with DI2E plugfests
Agencies can take advantage of existing commercial technologies from vendors often working in tandem, Thermopylae's AJ Clark writes.
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Navy adds $155M contract for electronic warfare systems
Lockheed Martin will continue to deliver SEWIP upgrades under the new deal.
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How network virtualization can aid military readiness
The increased speed and agility in delivering services can cut costs and meet the requirements for mission-specific, coalition networks.
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White House offers protections to 22 million affected by OPM hack
A suspected Chinese hack of a security clearance database netted information on background checks dating to 2000.
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Army addressing an emerging threat: drones as IEDs
The service has adapted missile defense technology to defend against small drones that could pose a threat to friendly forces or infrastructure.
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Report: NATO worried about comms gaps, Russia’s jamming power
A U.S.-Lithuanian joint exercise illustrated lingering allied communications problems as Russian electronic warfare capabilities improve.
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DOD looking for 'good enough' mobile security
Officials say they want enterprise-worthy devices that can be acquired quickly, but not ones that "try solve every problem."
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7 advance to finals of DARPA's automated cyber challenge
The Cyber Grand Challenge is aiming to developed software that can fend off cyberattacks in real time.
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Army's exoskeleton improves marksmanship
ARL's MAXFAS reduces involuntary tremors and improve the shooting proficiency of soldiers.
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Maryland National Air Guard to build a new cyber center
The move by the 175th Wing reflects the growing role the Guard and Reserves are playing in cyber defense.
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Army deploys 'flying command post' for paratroopers
The EMC2 system provides lets paratroopers plan missions en route and get live views of a landing zone right up to the time of a jump.
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Navy awards up to $228M for unmanned maritime systems
Seven companies will compete for work focusing on countering naval mines and improvised explosives in the Pacific.
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Revolutionary prosthetic arm enters its next phase
DARPA awards DEKA a contract to work on improving the FDA-approved system’s feel and help bring it to market.
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Military enlists private sector to build cyber mission force
The U.S. Cyber Command and the Army are courting assistance in training and capabilities.
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Air Force team develops innovative RPA collaboration system
The Web-based Surveillance Intelligence Reconnaissance Information System revamps the way remotely piloted aircraft crews collaborate.
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Army developing a 'flying motorcycle' for the battlefield
ARL and two companies are adapting the Malloy hoverbike for tactical recon and troop transport, for use as a cheaper, more agile option to helicopters.
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'Space Pearl Harbor' debate rages
Policy analysts argue over how U.S. strategy should evolve to deal with asymmetric threats that could leave low Earth orbit unusable.
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