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In mapping future tech, DARPA cites drone, ISR success stories
In its biannual report envisioning future military systems, the agency also lauds one-time new technologies for their effectiveness.
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Army drafts specs for next round of commercial hardware buys
The Contracting Command and the CHESS office prepare for the next Army Desktop and Mobile Computing contract.
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Navy invites wargamers to help put its big data in play
The service will stage a massive multiplayer game to help solve the riddle of going from "need to know" to "need to share" without putting sensitive information at risk.
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Army moves ahead with laser-based aircraft missile defense
The lightweight, modular Common Infrared Countermeasure system can help protect helicopters and small aircraft from ground-launched missiles.
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SPAWAR enlists startups to commercialize Navy technologies
The San Diego-based center is working with Arizona State's Furnace program on the military’s latest tech transfer initiative.
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Air Force orders $91.6M worth of EW jammers from Raytheon
Contract modification calls for 250 more MALD-J missiles, which can fool enemy radars by impersonating friendly aircraft.
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DOD, Commerce form partnership on spectrum sharing
Defense, NIST and NTIA set up a joint effort to test and evaluate spectrum-sharing techniques.
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STRATCOM commander: Threats from space are real
Adm. Cecil Haney outlines the dangers in space, from debris to potentially hostile space vehicles.
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ISIS proves savvy in social media, cyber-domain
A new Brookings Institution report outlines the terrorist group’s reach and tactics on Twitter and elsewhere online.
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Boeing patents a real-life force field
The company’s idea is to develop an arc generator that would protect soldiers from shockwaves resulting from an explosion.
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Air Force launces ninth GPS IIF satellite as delays continue for GPS III
As funding cuts push back plans for the next generation of satellites, the service says the current constellation can handle the load.
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ISIS 'hack' draws skepticism but raises wariness
Military and security experts refute claims that personal information of military personnel posted by ISIS was gained by accessing Pentagon servers.
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Russia's hybrid warfare tactics gain upper hand in Ukraine
U.S., NATO officials call for better readiness against the tactic, which uses information warfare, cyberattacks, economic strategies and other steps to destabilize a country before the tanks roll in.
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Marine study: Simulations translate to live-fire performance
Researchers quantify the effectiveness of M1A1 simulations on crew performance and measure the cost savings from avoiding live training.
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Analog this: Is an old way the key to solving complex simulations?
DARPA wants a new processor architecture to solve constant-variable equations that CPU supercomputers aren’t built for.
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Mobile mashup: The military's proliferating mix of smartphones and tablets
DOD is using mobile devices in conventional and unconventional ways, which brings a lot of challenges to go with the convenience.
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Pentagon launches next phase of spectrum-sharing program
DARPA researchers are looking for ways to more efficiently use radar and communications systems in order to reduce congestion.
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DISA awards $74M task order for Acropolis cyber program
Northrop Grumman wins contract to provide cyber and sensor support for DOD's global networks.
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SpaceX, ULA spar over military sat launch competition
The Air Force launch rivals talk cost and capabilities during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on assured access to space.
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