Defense Systems
Cyber intelligence must drive cyber operations
The challenges of the cyber domain of conflict require new sources of intelligence on an unprecedented scale.
Defense Systems
Data center consolidation promises improved performance
Seeking to increase IT efficiency and cut costs, the military is consolidating the number of data centers it operates.
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Army solicits soldier feedback on smart-phone technologies
In a departure from the military's use-it-and-like-it mindset, the Defense Department is studying the human factors involved in outfitting troops with smart phones.
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Military ponders private cloud services
The Defense Department's cautious approach to a private cloud seeks to maximize deployment, security and cost advantages.
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Army officials discuss new UAS developments
Recent exercises and new technologies highlight the increasing capability of the Army's unmanned aerial systems.
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Army must brace for high-tech future war, Panetta says
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is calling on the Army to prepare for future war despite increasing budget pressures.
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Air Force base failed to promptly report drone virus
Officials at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada knew for two weeks about a virus that infected the operation of drones flown remotely from the base over warzones in Southwestern Asia, but they chose not to inform Air Force cybersecurity officials about the situation.
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Army shows off very first WIN-T production vehicles
The Army rolls out the production version of its WIN-T Increment 2 command and control vehicles.
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Army program for secure Android kernel technology gets attention of NSA and White House
A new security development for the Android operating system opens possibility for widespread deployment of smart phones in military and civilian government applications.
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Netherlands to join WGS program to boost military bandwidth
The Netherlands is planning to join the Wideband Global Satcom program to boost its military satellite communications capacity.
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Air Force's Blue Devil airship undergoes testing
The Air Force is running tests on its optionally manned, giant airship Blue Devil Block 2 in preparation for deployment in Afghanistan by the middle of next year.
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Budget cuts might result in shrinking Army troop levels
Two top officials acknowledged that the Army is going to need to rethink its strategy and force structure amid budgetary uncertainty.
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US armed drones struck by tenacious computer virus
Unmanned aerial vehicles flown remotely over Afghanistan and other areas have been struck by a computer virus that logs pilots' keystrokes.
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How the iPhone 4S reaps benefits of defense research
The iPhone's voice assistant is another example of how innovations funded by the defense establishment often find their way into every-day use by civilians.
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Full-motion video proves boon to intell gathering
Full-motion video from unmanned aircraft systems has proved a tremendous benefit to intelligence gathering in war zones.
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Brits in Afghanistan have high praise for low-tech drones
Although the dominant intelligence story line for British forces in Afghanistan is the transition from the Hermes 450 to the Watchkeeper tactical unmanned aircraft system, the frontline troops are particularly keen on low-tech UAS platforms tailored to support specific missions.
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2011 AUSA to offer insight into Army’s future force strength
The 2011 Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition will be held Oct. 10-12, and Defense Systems staff will be on site to furnish timely and comprehensive coverage of presentations by top Defense Department and Army civilian and military officials.
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Army debuts slimmer Nett Warrior 'phone'
The Army's Nett Warrior system undergoes a radical facelift with much of the old equipment eliminated for newer technology.
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