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U.S. expands role of ground robots for dismounted soldiers
Portable UGV's get smaller, networked for dismounted soldiers
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New interferometry technology sought for keeping an eye on satellites
IARPA is accepting proposals for advanced technology able to image high-altitude satellites.
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Soldiers field test EW rugged prototypes
The Army’s new prototype turns dismounted soldiers into electronic warriors, with just a pack and rugged tablet.
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Video Update 9-8-17: Navy upgrades weapons controls, computers accross its fleet of attack submarines
Navy upgrades weapons controls, computers accross its fleet of attack submarines.
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Industry explores cyber defense specific to Navy ships at sea
As an investigation into the collision involving the Navy’s USS John McCain moves forward, industry innovators have sharpened their focus on technologies designed to secure ships from cyberattack.
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Marine Corps acquires new ruggedized communications tech
The Marines will provide PacStar 400-series communications modules for vehicle-mounted and dismounted combat operations.
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DARPA solicitation seeks new methods to stop hacking, data breaches
DARPA is concerned that hackers might steal sensitive data from web browsers and other apps.
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Reinventing electronic warfare
DOD’s first-of-its-kind electronic warfare strategy explores new paradigm-changing EW technologies.
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New AF satellites offer more precise positioning capability
Air Force performs GPS III acoustic environmental testing prior to test launch.
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AI will now have input in Air Force decision-making
AI programs will create predictive models for the Air Force as the first stage of Project Quantum’s push to bring smart software to military leaders.
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Wireless underwater charging tech will bring a new level of autonomy for UUVs
Naval scientists are using resonant wireless power transfer to create underwater unmanned vehicle chargers for more mission capability and less risk.
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Air Force 3-star: “algorithmic warfare” needed for future ISR, combat ops
Artificial intelligence and human-machine warfare will increasingly be vital for Air Force ISR operations as a way to keep pace with the speed and scale of information technology.
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Video Update 8-31-17: Army reduces WIN-T hardware footprint, slingloads beneath helicopter
Army reduces WIN-T hardware footprint, sling-loads beneath helicopter
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Navy seeks new software tool able to predict insider threat risks
The new software would examine user behavior and develop a potential risk indicator.
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Mattis plans to bolster DIUX
The Pentagon’s DIUX will continue to fast track innovative commercial IT by extending its reach into the private sector.
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Air Force Research Lab tests new radio tech for GPS-denied environments
A new handheld device for ground forces aggregates radio signals to provide force location data in combat, without GPS.
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DARPA looks beyond Moore's Law
Chip effort targets reconfigurable devices as scaling runs out of steam.
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Navy sailors get 19 official mobile apps
Sailors by the thousands are now conducting training exercises and learning service information through mobile apps.
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Army develops two-channel software defined radio for dismounted soldiers
Future RFP to outline requirements for a new, two-channel software-programmable radio.
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