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5 agencies design robots of the future
Five agencies team to design robotic doctors, helpers, farmworkers and bomb-removers.
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Manpack radios overcome battlefield interference
The Army is taking steps through a number of programs to make sure that soldiers on the front lines have access to the same reliable network and communications equipment that civilians take for granted, says Chris Brady at General Dynamics C4 Systems.
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Army to match processes to budget reality, says top official
The Army will revise its developmental model and make other adjustments to successfully counter adversaries around the globe and adjust to changing fiscal circumstances at home, Army Secretary John M. McHugh said today at the opening session of the AUSA conference and symposium in Washington, D.C.
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Air Force calls for hybrid approach to cyber warfare
To take on the evolving cyber threat, the military must integrate kinetic and cyber defense, according to Defense Department officials.
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DOD sketches its diagram of the future
Dave Wennergren talks about past experiences, the evolution of the federal government in the Information Age and what the future might have in store.
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Carey to replace DOD's Wennergren
Navy CIO Robert Carey will replace David Wennergren as deputy assistant secreatary of defense for information management.
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Rapper wakes up Gov 2.0 crowd at FedTalks event
D.C.-based CIOs now can claim their own original rap lyrics thanks to comedian GoRemy.
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Coast Guard's two-way alert system keeps partners informed
The Alert and Warning System 2.0 gets data directly to those who need it and lets them respond.
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Feds experiencing critical cybersecurity staff shortage
Programs are under way to identify, educate and provide career paths for potential cybersecurity professionals demanded by government and private industry, a panel of experts said, but it will be years before the pipeline is producing.
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Army logistics gets a new worldview
A new Army logistics program uses Google Earth technology to create an interactive system to plan supply routes and track cargo.
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Tablet PCs get ready for the front lines
A series of new rugged tablet PCs that meet DOD military standards has more in common with consumer smart phones and the Apple iPad than with the military's typical rugged laptop computers.
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Data feeds are all in the wrist with new display technology
The Army is testing eight lightweight, wrist-mounted prototypes that are built with flexible materials and new phosphorescent technology, and can display live video feeds and other images from a variety of different applications.
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Air Force lab finds a simple way to support telework
The open-source Lightweight Portable Security tool provides trusted endpoints for remotely accessing DOD IT resources from untrusted environments, enabling secure Internet browsing and telework on sensitive systems.
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As UAV use grows, bandwidth limits become a concern
Ongoing operations are driving the need for unmanned aerial vehicles. But more platforms could actually limit commanders' operational flexibility. The Air Force is looking at new technologies such as autonomous flight and multi-aircraft management to avoid this pitfall.
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DOD, DHS working on one-two punch for cybersecurity
The Defense and Homeland Security departments have launched an initiative to share analysts and coordinate their cyber operations to protect critical infrastructure in the United States.
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Rugged tools put video in warfighters' hands
The demand for real-time intelligence information has fueled a partnership between Panasonic and Reality Mobile to deliver a rugged mobile device that warfighters can carry into battle.
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Navy releases social media handbook
The Navy has published a handbook with tips on "friending" and "following" between commanders and subordinates.
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