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Navy’s robot will interact with sailors, fight fires aboard ship
NRL and researchers from Virginia Tech and Penn recently demonstrated a humanoid robot, SAFFiR, that can work side-by-side with firefighters.
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Classified NRO satellite readied for launch
Secret mission will use a heavy lift launch configuration.
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Navy sending black-box locator to aid in search for MH 370
The Pacific Command is sending the highly sensitive Towed Pinger Locator 25 system to the Indian Ocean.
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Biometrics for access control is knocking on the door
After a 90-day Army pilot program, provost marshal general concludes: “This is the future.”
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Small, deep-UV lasers could detect biological and chemical agents on the battlefield
DARPA’s LUSTER program aims for handheld lasers that would allow soldiers to detect dangerous substances from a distance.
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Watch: Big Dog robotic mule gets a head-arm
Four-legged robot is now capable of throwing heavy objects.
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Pentagon to reconsider medals for UAV pilots and cyber warriors
Hagel orders a review of military decorations and awards program.
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The future of satellites: What are the options?
From reusable launch vehicles to high-throughput satellites and hosted payloads, DOD looks to meet rising demand while cutting costs.
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DIA issues call for bids on $6 billion E-SITE contract
The contract will provide worldwide IT services and support for the defense intelligence community and its partners.
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Next phase of Mobile Hotspot program takes wing
DARPA hires L-3 to develop radio and router pods that can be mounted on a Shadow UAV, creating an airborne hotspot.
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Air Force wants to toughen up aerial layer communications
The service is looking to spend nearly $10 million to upgrade current systems to operate in degraded, contested or outnumbered situations.
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Security is on the menu for Joint Information Environment
Army Lt. Gen. Mark Bowman says users of JIE are seeing benefits.
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DARPA developing ‘radical’ copter/plane hybrid
The VTOL Experimental Plane program, which just awarded four contracts, looks to greatly improve both hovering and cruise efficiency.
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Air Force gives flight to advanced targeting pod
Sniper ATP-SE now provides additional networking capabilities for ground forces.
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Out-of-control Army phishing test results in new guidelines
On the bright side, recipients didn't click on a fake link or submit their personal information.
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Enemy ID: How DOD uses biodata in the field
Next-Generation ABIS uses fingerprint, palm, iris and facial scans to keep track of potential adversaries abroad.
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Watch: How Marines use small drones for situational awareness
Engineers and Marines demonstrate how they get "over the hill" reconnaissance.
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NRL wants to beam solar power from satellite arrays
An array of new, efficient modules developed at the lab could send power to troops in remote areas.
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6 greatest cybersecurity myths and why you should not trust them
To understand what cybersecurity really is, you should first know what it is not, Dejan Kosutic says.
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