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Army, NASA explore new frontiers in 3D printing
An integrated product team, also including a university, will look to advance the state of the art of additive manufacturing.
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Could smarter robots turn against their masters?
An AI researcher warns that the military's rush to build fully autonomous systems could have unintended consequences.
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Army wants simulations that don’t make soldiers sick
Simulator sickness is becoming a more common problem as training moves into virtual environments. The Army Research Institute is looking for an answer.
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Joint forces, 13 countries test ability to work together
The Joint Staff’s “Bold Quest” exercise puts interoperable tactical communications to the test.
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Tiny robots could conduct surveillance, search houses for soldiers
ARL partners with academia and industry to develop technologies for autonomous, insect-sized systems.
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Feel the force: Army tests tactile comm for the battlefield
The Army Research Lab’s haptic system helps soldiers navigate, communicate and identify targets at night without having to look at a screen.
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Cyber charges against China could raise the stakes for US commands
The first-of-a-kind cyber espionage charges against five Chinese military officials will sharpen the focus on the cyber domain.
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Army builds an immersive simulator for armored vehicles – and builds it fast
The TRICT, developed by Army engineers in 18 months, provides a realistic exterior and interior environment for training on MRAPs.
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DOD, DHS collaborate to improve anti-IED measures
Departments leverage each other’s apps and systems, adapting them for their own use.
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DISA approves Android/Samsung Knox platform for enterprise use
Increment 2.0 of the DOD Mobility Capability lets the devices connect to unclassified Defense Department networks.
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Navy IT chief Halvorsen named acting DOD CIO
The appointment comes two weeks after Teri Takai’s resignation.
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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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