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Machine would see inside where X-rays cannot

Military researchers want to combine X-ray and neutron radiography in a device small enough for field use.

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In a first, Army and Air Force share one network at joint base

With the implementation in San Antonio of DOD’s first Joint Regional Security Stack, the services and DISA offer a glimpse of JIE’s future.

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Lasers sharpen the focus for missile defense system

A small laser specialist is supplying components for the THAAD missile defense system.

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Defense Department unveils newest acquisition initiative

Better Buying Power 3.0 calls for renewed focus on innovation and dominant capabilities.

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With Army's geospatial tool, new terrain is familiar terrain

SAGE gives commanders, engineers and analysts a detailed look at the lay of the land.

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Stratcom signs space data agreement with U.K., Canada, Australia

The Combined Space Operations initiative will share space situational awareness information and resources among the allies.

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Watch: Synthetic vision to allow pilots to fly 'blind'

A DARPA video shows helicopter pilots using real-time visualizations to navigate and avoid obstacles.

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Navy looks for layered 'fishing nets' of cyber defense

ONR official also calls for more automated cyber tools that can provide proactive detection and defense.

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Navy's Triton UAV takes its first cross-country flight

The unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft has flown from California to Maryland for the start of operational testing.

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Intelligence agencies getting on board with IC ITE

With the foundation set, the initiative is also looking to improve enterprise management and develop new capabilities.

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ULA, Bezos join forces on new rocket engine

A commercial aerospace venture backed by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos will work with the United Launch Alliance to develop a new engine for Atlas and Delta rockets used to launch many military satellites.

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After hacks, Transcom to require contractors to report data breaches

A Senate investigation found that only two of at least 20 successful intrusions traced to China were reported to the Transportation Command.

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Army launches $49.5 million anti-IED challenge

Twenty contractor teams will compete in a program to detect and identify explosives planted in culverts.

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Body sensors could improve future soldiers’ performance

A panel of researchers working with the Army discusses the importance of monitoring both physical and psychological stressors.

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DOD updates DISA's role as the department's cloud broker

Shift reflects a greater openness toward commercial services, while outlining how agencies can procure them.

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iRobot wins $9.6 million contract with Canada

The robotics maker, a regular supplier for the U.S. military, will deliver 20 chemical- and bomb-sniffing PackBot robots.

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Army turns to industry for better cyber capabilities

The Contracting Command is seeking white papers from contractors that can develop new cyber capabilities and approaches.

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Army awards $7.2 billion deal for integrated intelligence support

Twenty-one contractors will have to compete for individual task orders to support intelligence, information operations.

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Air Force wants a better way to map and analyze its networks

The MAMA program seeks increased mission assurance by analyzing network traffic flows and associated metadata.

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Wearable robot will put a spring in soldiers' steps

The lightweight, flexible Soft Exosuit being developed at Harvard can cut down on fatigue and musculoskeletal injuries.