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Air Force considers switching vendors on GPS III program
After delays with Lockheed Martin Space Systems’ production of the first satellite, the service is looking for alternatives.
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UAVs, C4ISR systems aren’t always reliable, Pentagon report finds
Acquisition assessment also finds major defense contractors maintain profit margins despite cost overruns and schedule growth.
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ULA considers non-Russian launch engine for Atlas V
Under political pressure to stop using the RD-180 first-stage engine, the joint venture is studying concepts for a U.S.-made replacement.
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DOD looks to accelerate commercialization of military tech
AFRL, SPAWAR Pacific inventions will be made available for entrepreneurs to propose commercialization plans.
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How virtual reality helps improve weapons quickly, cheaply
The Army’s SWeET simulation system can display customized scenarios and instantaneously collect ballistics and user-response data.
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DARPA initiative looks to push the limits of science, engineering
The Defense Sciences Office releases a BAA focusing on physics, chemistry and material sciences for new military capabilities.
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Air Force gets serious about securing infrastructure
Engineers and cyber experts team up to develop standards and software to protect SCADA and other critical systems.
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Excalibur S artillery shell can change course in flight
Raytheon's dual-guidance system can switch from GPS to laser guidance to hit moving targets, reduce collateral damage.
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DOD aims to make smart ID cards even smarter
CACs and PIV cards with increased security could be used as transit or credit cards.
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DARPA, Navy want long-range ISR drones for smaller ships
The Tern program plans to build a medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS that doesn’t need an aircraft carrier for take-off.
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US cyber official: Treat IT architecture as a weapon
DOD also needs to take account of its infrastructure and develop the ability to respond quickly to attacks, Marine Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis says.
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Barking up the right tree: a dual-use approach to continuous monitoring
Configured the right way, continuous monitoring not only protects your network but enhances it.
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Pentagon picks Bender to be new Air Force CIO
Currently serving in Baghdad, Maj. Gen. William Bender would replace Lt. Gen. Michael Basla.
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Army, Navy fund Northrop for electronic warfare system
The company will produce pre-production units of its advances radar warning receiver and electronic warfare management system for aircraft.
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DISA mulls laser system for satellite communications
All-optical systems potentially offer increased data transfer rates and better security while avoiding the crowded electromagnetic spectrum.
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UAS training to be basic training for Marine officers
The Basic School for new officers is adding a course on the RQ-11B Raven, a small, lightweight system that can provide ISR in the field.
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Next-gen man portables swap out size and weight, add performance
New satellite router boards for field use are about the size of an iPad, more battery-efficient and can handle high data rates.
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Cyber conflict escalates: Second Chinese PLA hacking group accused
CrowdStrike releases a report implicating a Chinese military group in cyber espionage focusing on the satellite and aerospace industries.
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Navy awards HP $138M extension for getting from NMCI to NGEN
The contract modification enables the company to provide NMCI services until Sept. 30, when NGEN is expected to take over.
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