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Intelsat demos broadband delivery to airborne terminal for comms on the move
Intelsat General has demonstrated the capability to simultaneously send secure video and high-speed broadband signals to and from an aircraft in flight to support communications on the move.
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NASA once again flying revolutionary unmanned aircraft with new modifications
After 92 test flights as the X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft, NASA has modified the unmanned aircraft and is now flying a quieter version designated the X-48C.
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Marines test supply convoy of unmanned ground vehicles
The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab and Oshkosh Defense recently tested multiple unmanned ground vehicles in a single convoy using the Oshkosh TerraMax UGV technology.
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DISA awards 7 major test and evaluation contract
Seven companies have won the opportunity to compete for task orders to provide various test and evaluation services to DISA.
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Six-month stopgap measure clouds defense appropriations
Congress is planning to forego appropriations bills for fiscal 2013 in favor of passing a six-month-long stopgap spending measure that would seek to maintain 2012 funding levels though March
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Defense Connect Online to be upgraded this week with new features
Defense Connect Online (DCO) will upgrade to version 8.2 starting Aug. 10.
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Navy testing underwater hull detection system to protect ships in contested waters
With the constant possibility of U.S. naval action in the Straits of Hormuz in international waters off Iran, it’s appropriate that Bluefin Robotics announced that its Hull Unmanned Underwater Vehicle-3 (HAUV-3) has completed Government Acceptance Testing of a unmanned hull explosive detection system.
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In major milestone for JTRS program, NSA approves JTRS HMS Rifleman Radio and small form factor modules
The Joint Tactical Radio System Handheld, Manpack, Small Form Fit (JTRS HMS) program received certification of the AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio, RT-1935/G Small Form Factor (SFF-A) and RT-1948/D Small Form Factor (SFF-D) modules by the National Security Agency.
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Cybersecurity bill may also now address data center consolidation
As the Senate prepares to consider the bipartisan Cybersecurity Act of 2012 a number of amendments are being tacked on, including one addressing federal data center consolidation.
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Lockheed Martin and Raytheon square off for major, mobile tactical radar program
Under the D-RAPCON program, the Air Force will procure 19 modular ATC surveillance radar systems.
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Navy to install data gateway on ships
The Office of Naval Research has created a “network bridging system” designed to move data between combat system that controls weapons and sensors and the command and control network on Navy ships.
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Army GEN Chiarelli (ret.) takes a board-of-directors position
Army GEN Peter Chiarelli (ret.), who retired as vice chief of staff on January 31, has joined the board of directors of Adapx.
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US remains vulnerable to serious cyberattack
The United States isn’t ready for a serious cyberattack, warns Cyber Command chief Gen. Keith Alexander.
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10 factors that contribute to 'cyber insecurity'
People can have profoundly different mental models of the cyber domain based on their experiences.
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As a global command, NETCOM makes itself the network proving ground
MG Jennifer Napper, commanding general of Army Network Enterprise Technology Command, discusses the major challenges facing military networks.
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CECOM deploys SharePoint portal to boost collaboration
CECOM is using a portal to centralize its data, streamline applications and connect its more than 13,000 employees worldwide.
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Private sector still in denial about cyber threat, says former FBI official
Attempts to penetrate the networks of several natural gas pipeline operators should be a wake-up call for the private sector.
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Cyber warfare rules for military still pending
The Defense Department is still struggling with how to write the rules of cyber warfare, particularly the offensive portion involving when and how to respond to a major cyberattack, senior military leaders told Congress July 25.
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GEOINT foundation accepting nominations for excellence awards
The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation is accepting nominations for its annual awards program.
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