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Navy's nano-satellites could boost tactical communications
SSC-Pacific is developing a small satellite that could transmit data to secure networks and relay a signal halfway around the world.
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Researchers demo cyber defenses for drones
The University of Virginia demonstrated techniques designed to harden unmanned systems from cyber attacks.
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House approves $584.2 billion Defense spending plan for 2015
The bill, now headed to the Senate, includes a 1 percent pay increase but cuts some benefits.
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Can transparent computing stop the worst cyberattacks?
A new DARPA program wants to throw light on the dark alleys in computer systems where Advanced Persistent Threats and other attacks hide.
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Intelligence agency has a cold plan for faster, cheaper supercomputing
IARPA launches a program for cryogenic computing that could hit exascale levels while drawing considerably less power than today’s fastest machines.
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DISA takes on defense of DOD networks
The agency's new role, part of the plan for an integrated defense, will allow the U.S. Cyber Command "to function at the operational level of war."
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IG: DOD has dropped the ball on IPv6 transition
Report says the department needs to make a priority of enabling IPv6, which is seen as essential to handling all the new Internet-connected devices coming online.
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Mobile satellite network gives Army swift artillery support
The Soldier Network Extension allows forward units to share target information from anywhere on the battlefield.
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DOD approves new mobile security credentials
PIV-I credentials from Operational Research Consultants could allow limited access for more than 40 million DOD partners worldwide.
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Navy deploys first anti-drone laser weapon in Persian Gulf
The Laser Weapon System could be used to knock out drones and small boats
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Handheld chemical detector can now sniff out explosives
With a few small add-ons, Army scientists adapt the familiar JCAD so that it can identify explosive residue.
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NSA chief details 'real' threats to US networks, infrastructure
Adm. Mike Rogers tells Congress DOD is halfway to building a cyber force capable of defending the nation's networks.
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NATO stages its largest cyber exercise to date
The multinational Cyber Coalition 2014 tests the organization’s ability quickly share information and coordinate a response to a series of attacks.
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Air Force explores more efficient, jam-resistant data links
The service is looking for feedback on higher-frequency directional links that can increase capacity, spectral efficiency and jam resistance in tactical environments.
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Navy's widgets enable control of multiple unmanned vehicles
SSC Pacific researchers build an open-source cloud-based system that allows control of unmanned vehicles from a Web browser.
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Special Ops wants next-gen device-cracking tools
The Special Operations Command is looking for the latest devices for quickly cracking into the PCs, smartphones and tablets of terrorists.
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Hagel’s 'game-changing' strategy to focus on tech, innovation
The Defense Innovation Initiative aims to improve every aspect of DOD operations, particularly with regard to cutting-edge technologies.
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Pentagon program would hitch rides with commercial satellites
DARPA’s Phoenix program has released the specs for its plan to launch detachable payloads with commercial communications satellites.
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With SWAT, Air Force out to boost its electronic warfare skills
The program will run sophisticated simulations to evaluate the latest technologies in the fight to control the spectrum.
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