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AF secretary: Deadline to replace Russian rocket engine could be too soon
Deborah Lee James tells lawmakers that a domestic rocket engine might not be ready by 2019, because "this is rocket science."
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MDA adds to Lockheed contract for missile defense system
The modification covers continued support for integrated control of missile systems, sensors and operators.
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DARPA awards contract for development of new radio chip
The agency gives Exelis a $10.7 million deal to provide improvements in security and jam-resistant airborne communication as part of the Communications in Contested Environments program.
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Navy seeks UAS training system for Special Forces
In a sources sought request, the Navy is looking for private companies for a system to help train Special Operations Forces in unmanned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
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DISA's $1.6B deal with VMWare on hold after protests
Other companies say the agreement with the virtualization provider creates a competitive disadvantage.
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Navy looks to add sensor/targeting array to Special Ops planes
The service wants a multifaceted electro-optical system for C-130J transport aircraft.
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You can talk to a computer, but DARPA wants a real conversation
Program aims to remove the communications barrier so humans and computers can work collaboratively.
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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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