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Navy advancing carrier-based drone program
NAVAIR issues a draft RFP to the four companies already working on designs for the UCLASS system, which the Navy expects to be operational by 2020.
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Partnership wants ‘non-traditional performers’ for national security work
Tandem NSI’s Deal Day event looks to match defense agencies with entrepreneurs and small businesses in areas such as robotics, 3D printing and cybersecurity.
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Marine Corps helicopters to get next-gen mission computer
Northrop Grumman’s open-architecture FlightPro will have advanced multi-core processors, graphics and video capabilities.
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Small drones to get more autonomous capabilities
Lockheed Martin demonstrates ground control software and flight control systems for small UAVs.
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Self-healing paint could save Navy billions
Polyfibroblast, developed by Johns Hopkins and ONR, lets vehicle surfaces heal the way skin does and prevents corrosion to the metal underneath.
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DOD moves forward with department-wide e-health records project
The project’s program office wants to know the baseline infrastructure requirements for supporting a modernized system.
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Critical military satellite systems are vulnerable to hacking
Military operations, navigation systems and flight safety controls could be at risk, according to analysis by IOActive.
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The biggest cyber threats: spies, criminals or co-workers?
Verizon's 2014 report finds malicious threats are on the rise, but so are common mistakes.
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Drop-in autonomous system would reduce flight crews
DARPA is developing a removable kit that would increase flight automation, allowing pilots to focus on mission-level supervision.
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Software upgrades boost B-1B bomber’s effectiveness, longevity
The Air Force is testing new software intended to integrate the Lancer’s new features and improve situational awareness.
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D-FENSE: Army nips Air Force in NSA’s cyber competition
Service academy teams defend their homegrown networks against NSA and Service Red Cell attackers.
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Biosensor bandage collects vital signs, health indicators from sweat
Air Force Research Lab is developing a quick, non-invasive way to the kind of results you get from a blood test.
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Air Force wants 'mini crypto' devices for battlefield ops
The service issues an RFP for NSA-certified modules that can be embedded in small communications devices.
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Marines' Networking-On-The-Move takes to the waves
The mesh networking system, used on land since 2009, passes its first tests on water.
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Army missile warning system advances
BAE Systems said its Common Missile Warning System used to protect Army helicopters passed a software design review.
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Air Force's BATMAN team testing Google Glass
Researchers developing medical app for smartphones, tablets and Google Glass to be used by pararescue jumpers.
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Army develops smartphone system to detect chemical, biological threats
The system would allow soldiers to identify potential threats on the spot.
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Army plans its largest solar array to date
The system at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., will supply 25 percent of the base’s electricity needs.
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DARPA calls for new cutting-edge technologies
Tactical Technology Office to focus on systems engineering, manned/unmanned teaming and autonomous systems.
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