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JIE: How DOD is building a bigger network that's also a smaller target
The Joint Regional Security Stacks add speed to the interservice network while reducing its cyber attack surface.
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New U.S. drone-sale policy also focused on economic security
The Obama administration's new export policy on armed UAS reflects a competitive international market for drone sales.
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Handheld devices improve bio and chemical threat detection
Army researchers are developing systems to quickly detect harmful agents and share that information via smartphones.
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New center to focus exclusively on cyber threats
The newly announced Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center will focus on identifying cyber threats and sharing information among intelligence agencies.
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ARL preparing for the multi-domain battlefield of the future
The lab's S&T strategy makes plans for a complex physical/virtual battlespace where cyber fire could be as common as kinetic fire.
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Army Reserve launches partnership to attract cyber warriors
The new program enlists universities and businesses in an effort to eliminate the serious shortage of cyber pros.
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Navy again tops patent power rankings
IEEE's latest list places the service first among government agencies around the world.
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US lends comm equipment to fight against Boko Haram
U.S. AFRICOM will provide African partners with communications and intelligence platforms to better enable their forces.
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ARL outlines its plans for HPC and data analytics
The lab released its S&T strategy for the next five years, which includes development in tactical high performance computing and large scale data analytics.
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Army looks to 'transform the force' with integrated missile defense
The IBCS effort would replace seven C2 systems with a single interface, allowing for an "any sensor, best shooter" approach.
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3D model predicts injuries from hits on every class of Navy ship
The Office of Naval Research is developing HIT in order to improve the injuries and response times of critical emergencies aboard ships
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Fab Lab can help Navy get creative with repairs at sea
The lab, being set up under a DARPA program, provides state-of-the-art training in fabrication technologies and could allow crews to collaborate and share ideas.
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Predator demos sense-and-avoid system with first air-to-air radar
Another Predator also sets a new flight endurance record, General Atomics says.
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Navy seeking players to go up against its SIGINT team
The service is looking for specialized personnel to assist and train special operators in signals intelligence for a real-life training scenario.
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Air Force closing in on more powerful satellite comm system
Six months of testing have concluded on the first three satellites in the AEHF constellation, which could soon reach initial operating capability.
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New search engine making strides in exploring the Deep, Dark Web
DARPA's Memex project, launched only a year ago, is being used in human trafficking investigations.
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Researchers add more core technologies to Squad X program
DARPA has announced plans to explore additional interest areas as part of a program to take tactical communications to the squad level.
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DARPA developing a prosthetic hand with a sense of touch
The agency begins work on the HAPTIX program, which plans to add sensory perception to a dexterous artificial limb.
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Preventing a minor, insider accident from becoming a security catastrophe
Accidental cyber attacks caused by well-meaning insiders can be the most damaging, so agencies should not overlook these effective steps at prevention, Chris LaPoint writes.
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