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Android device can detect types and levels of radiation
The pocket-sized GammaSight radionuclide identifier links with mobile devices for analysis, data management.
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DISA plan outlines a mobile, cloud-based military
The agency’s Strategic Plan for 2014-2019 says mobility is the "primary benefit" of the Joint Information Environment.
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Army completes upgrade of wireless logistics system
CAISI 2.0, the largest wireless tactical network in DOD, achieves full operational capability.
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'Live Synthetic' goes for the next level in simulation
The Army's holistic concept would blend live training with four types of simulations.
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'Big code' initiative aims to build better software
DARPA seeks to harness big data to improve software reliability.
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US 'tremendously damaged' by Snowden disclosures
Cyber threats will continue to become more sophisticated and pervasive, with wide-ranging impacts, former national security adviser Tom Donilon says.
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NeRDs at sea: Navy produces a secure, custom ebook
The secure Navy eReader Device will feature a digital library, but no Internet connectivity.
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'Star Wars' prosthetic arm gets FDA approval
The DEKA Arm System, developed under a DARPA program, gives amputees new levels of dexterity.
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Android app quickly connects Army’s tactical radios
ODIN, developed in six months from an open Android framework, could cut the time of aligning radios from days to minutes.
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Navy takes high-bandwidth satcom to the Arctic
Lockheed’s MUOS constellation can provide mobile connectivity up to 30 miles from the North Pole.
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Launching a tech startup? Try national security
Agencies in search of talent are working to lower the barriers for small businesses and help with commercialization.
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A flying car, of sorts: Helicopter/ground vehicle hybrid takes flight
Black Knight Transformer could conduct casualty rescue, cargo resupply missions.
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Iron Man suit won't fly, but it could run a four-minute mile
DARPA’s Warrior Web project, primarily intended to reduce stress and injury, is also finding ways to boost performance.
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Air Force to outsource Middle East communications
Citing the strain on personnel from ongoing operations, the service looks to hire some help.
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Navy steps up electronic attack game with Growler
The full-spectrum aircraft boosts the service’s capabilities as electronic warfare becomes more important.
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Piloting a Black Hawk is optional with experimental system
The Army and Sikorsky Aircraft demonstrate an "optional piloting" system for the fabled helicopter.
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SpaceX protest halts Air Force satellite launches
A federal court ruling blocks an Air Force contractor from buying Russian rocket engines.
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DISA exercises option on C2 modernization
The agency awards Northrop Grumman $53 million to continue work to support joint and multinational operations.
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The potential benefits of a laser-based interplanetary Internet
NASA’s successful laser communications demonstration in lunar orbit could pave the way for expanding bandwidth on Earth.
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