Defense Systems
Army fast-tracks new man-packable counter-drone EW weapons
The Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is accelerating development of EW weapons to jam and disable enemy small drone threats.
Defense Systems
Navy adds millimeter wave radar to AGM-88B anti-radiation missile
A Navy upgrade to an air-to-ground missile designed to target mobile enemy air defenses gives the weapon new millimeter wave radar.
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A new polyurethane-based material could mean self-hardening, almost impenetrable helmets
The Army Research Laboratory has developed a polyurethane elastomer that withstands high-speed micro bullets, and could be used for helmets, face shields, and vests.
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Army says data consolidation improves security and cloud migration
An ongoing Army effort to modernize AKO and other data systems is accelerating a service-wide data consolidation plan.
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OPED: new conformal batteries expedite moves to a digital soldier
New conformal batteries better enable soldier-mounted tech such as computers, navigation system and night vision.
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Firm develops rugged navigation device for a GPS-denied environment
The Army and DOD are working with industry to engineer networking technologies able to connect combat forces in an environment where GPS systems are jammed or disabled.
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Army seeks next-gen targeted EW attack technology for drones
A recent Army RFI looks for mature EW technologies to mount on the wing of a Gray Eagle drone.
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Video Report 10-19-17: Deputy Secretary of Defense Memo Speeds Cloud Migration
A new memo from the Deputy Secretary of Defense directs the services to expedite migration to cloud technologies.
Defense Systems
Concerns mount over spread of hypersonic technology
RAND study calls the emerging missile capability "destabilizing.”
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The Army’s new medical data link connects medevac helicopters and hospitals
MEDHUB uses a system of wireless sensors to transmit real-time patient data to better prepare hospitals to treat them once they arrive.
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Air Force Research Lab tests high power electromagnetic EW & cyber weapons
High-power electromagnetic systems could pave the way for non-lethal, non-kinetic weapons in future military operations.
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Navy to enhance electronic warfare receivers on board the EA-18G aircraft
Updates to the AN/ALQ-218(V) 2 receiver will allow the Navy’s airborne electronic attack capabilities to detect enemy signals faster.
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The Army drone software processes undersea terrain, creates cloud-based 3D maps
The 2017 AUSA Meeting and Expo showed drone technology that can map 3D underwater terrain and turn video in 3D models.
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Army soldiers get new vision display sensors in mine-protected combat vehicles
The Army is developing a new touchscreen display for soldiers to access sensor data.
Defense Systems
DOD tests and deploys upgraded JRSS
The Navy and other U.S. military services are now conducting an operational assessment of the Joint Regional Security Stacks to ensure its defensive capability
Defense Systems
Space awareness, persistence emerge as priorities
Experts urge space council to shift from expensive strategic platforms to agile tactical sensor networks.
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Raytheon bets on open-architecture in its new DCGS intelligence analysis platform
Raytheon unveiled its commercial replacement for the services’ distributed common ground system.
Defense Systems
Army upgrades ruggedized vehicle-mounted computers, force tracking software
The Army is preparing to select a vendor to build a new Mounted Family of Computer Systems with faster processing speed and an improved user interface.
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Navy cyber director amps use of AI and computer automation
The Navy’s Digital Warfare Office is turning to AI for cyber defense.
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