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Air Force adds ship-based radar to missile-detection network
The Cobra King system will use dual state-of-the-art radars for ballistic missile treaty monitoring and verification.
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Small device, big impact: Linking classified, unclassified nets at the edge
The CERDEC-developed cable connects radios with the Nett Warrior system, feeding soldiers’ locations into the shared operational picture.
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For defense IT, virtual is more agile than physical
Data center consolidation, cloud computing and virtualization are driving the move toward a software-defined fighting force.
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5 billion-transistor chip functions like a human brain
IBM’s chip, funded by DARPA, uses its “neurons” and “synapses” to spread computing processes out, performing complex tasks with a very low power requirement.
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DARPA explores next-generation imaging radar
Researchers are looking to develop a system that can make 3D images without the platform or target motion that is traditionally required by SAR.
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Big data really needs a 'big mechanism,' DARPA says
The research agency is looking for ways to link cause and effect in growing volumes of data, surpassing current analytics.
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DISA approves BlackBerry Secure Work Space for iOS and Android
The STIG approval for the containerization solution opens the door for Apple and Android devices connected to BlackBerry Enterprise Service.
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ONR demos advanced electronic warfare system at RIMPAC
The EWBM allows sailors to react faster to incoming threats and optimize the use of electronic warfare assets.
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Army awards $89 million contract for C3 support
ManTech will provide command, control and communications software support for combat operations, field logistics and training.
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ARL to print 3D skulls to study the effects of shockwaves
Researchers are looking to replicate the human skull to prevent damage caused by the rapid changes in air pressure caused by explosions.
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Air Force: SBIRS upgrades would cause delays, increase costs
Senate’s proposal to upgrade the early-warning satellites’ sensors could endanger the constellation’s operational capabilities, a report says.
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Army cyber training center to get new commander
Maj. Gen. Stephen Fogarty is set to take over in September.
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NGA awards $335 million contract for Map of the World project
BAE Systems will provide support and develop new data sources for the integrated geospatial intelligence tool.
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How one Army base is getting to 'net zero' energy use
Fort Buchanan uses an incentive-laden Army Corps of Engineers program to install solar, wind and water systems while cutting usage rates.
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Appel named to lead JIE implementation
The former Joint Chiefs liaison to the DOD CIO is also appointed to the Senior Executive Service.
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NGA plans to turn 2D images into 3D
The agency is looking for ways to create automated 3D point clouds from satellite images.
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Air Force’s 30-year plan seeks 'strategic agility'
The service sees its biggest challenge as adapting and responding to change at a rate faster than its adversaries can, the new strategy document says.
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ARL explores dual-sensor gunfire detection, location
Logos Technologies, under a $9.7 million contract, will integrate audio and visual systems onto aerostats to detect hostile gunfire, explosions.
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Marines’ trail-blazing unmanned helicopter returns home
The K-MAX, which exceeded expectations as a cargo-hauling drone in Afghanistan, is being put into storage.
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