Defense Systems
Thank DARPA for hardened Android OS
If not for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Transformative Apps program, the military might not be heading the government's mobile charge. But luckily it is, and with a renewed focus on ensuring connectivity and security in the field.
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IJIS Institute recognizes outstanding member
IJIS Institute recognizes a law enforcement and police safety software provider for outstanding work.
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AAI, ViaSat team for UAS satcom capability
AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems and ViaSat have formed a strategic alliance to develop beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications capabilities for AAI's existing and future unmanned aircraft.
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Political borders hamper global cyber defense efforts
Cyberspace is a global commons without international boundaries, but the political divisions of the real world hamper the defense of this shared resource, according to a new study.
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DOD's counter-IED arm faces future challenges
The Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization's future may be in question as the war in Afghanistan draws down, but it's role in fighting IEDs is as critical as ever, a top officer said.
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DISA mobile management office to include online app store
The Defense Information Systems Agency has a new program office that offers mobile device management services and is also seeking industry input on its plans to run an online applications store.
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Navy set to award next-gen shipboard network contract
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command plans on Feb. 1 to award a $690 million contract for shipboard networks to one of two major defense contractors.
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Panetta's vision of DOD of the future: Lean, mean military machine
With hundreds of billions of dollars in budget cuts coming down the pike, the Defense Department could look vastly different by the end of the next decade.
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Air Force emphasizes skills training for cyber personnel
The Air Force has revised how it trains its cyber personnel by creating a training regime designed to update and improve skills throughout the course of a person's career.
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Unmanned aircraft to take on terrorist groups in East Africa
An outpost in Ethiopia will become a launching area for U.S. unmanned aircraft along with another facility in the nearby Seychelles.
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DOD to test throwable robots in Afghanistan
The Defense Department plans to test a variety of throwable robots in Afghanistan this year to determine which are best suited for sustained use in combat conditions.
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DISA pushes new capabilities to the tactical edge
DISA is changing the way it provides network and communications services to warfighters.
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DOD should take caution in the cloud, defense board warns
DOD should move carefully but decisively to adopt cloud computing and carry out data center consolidation, board advises.
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Flexibility required to defeat cyber threats
The world’s growing reliance on electronics, the Internet, computer systems and devices, and digital infrastructure has ushered in a new age of battle.
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Air Force likely to retire Block 30 Global Hawks
The Air Force is likely to retire its fleet of Block 30 RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles, a surprising turn of events considering the Global Hawk was on the verge of replacing the five-decade-old U-2 manned spy plane program.
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Navy adds structure to networks
The Navy is rapidly transforming its communications systems, says Rear Adm. Patrick Brady, SPAWAR commander.
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Troubled joint radio program has many positives, JPEO says
The Joint Tactical Radio System will bring order to a chaotic area where incompatibility is common, says Army Brig. Gen. Michael Williamson.
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Greater UAV autonomy needed: former ISR chief
Finding ways for unmanned aircraft to process more sensor information on board will provide substantial benefits, says the Air Force's former Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
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Joint efforts can help with data overload, disconnections
As military planners begin developing strategies for working with smaller budgets, the idea of working together across branches is gaining traction, says Marine Corps Lt. Gen. George Flynn.
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