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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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U.S. Cyber Command not ready for prime time
Announcement that the U.S. Cyber Command is late in reaching full operational capability comes as the Army cyber component installs a commander and the Air Force cyber agency achieves full capabilities of its own.
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Mobile relay system takes air combat training to sea
New mobile technology for the Navy and Marine Corps makes the TCTS air combat training system "rangeless," allowing for advanced training over water.
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How Air Force's BATMAN can steal power from an enemy
An Air Force program is developing new technology, with an emphasis on reducing weight, to give forward units their own super capabilities in the field.
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Predators deliver smaller munitions to target
Predator unmanned aerial vehicles are being outfitted with smaller munitions to avoid collateral damage, reports John Barry in a Newsweek blog.
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Air Force plans for broader use of autonomous systems and processes
The Air Force's chief scientist described the technology priorities for the near future in a roundtable discussion.
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Wideband satellites transform battlefield communications
The WGS satellite constellation gives battlefield commanders broader coverage and better access to intelligence data.
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Kehler to succeed Chilton as STRATCOM chief
Air Force Gen. Robert Kehler has been nominated by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to lead the U.S. Strategic Command, the Defense Department announced.
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Air Force buys new tools for intelligence workstations
Lockheed Martin Corp. will upgrade workstations for the Air Force’s Distributed Common Ground System under a new task order.
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Do UAVs really need HD cameras?
Industry seems to have solved the problem of how to outfit unmanned aerial vehicles with high-definition video, but the big question is what specific missions require such video clarity, reports Michael Hoffman at Defense News.
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Wind power blows military in different directions
The Army is working on a wind-power project, while elsewhere wind turbines cause havoc with radar.
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Air Force IT saves big bucks, 9 cents at a time
The Air Force nets savings by adopting power-efficient technologies and shutting down desktops after dark.
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Air Force awards contract for additional wideband satellite
The Air Force has awarded a $182 million follow-on contract to Boeing as part of the continuing Wideband Global Satcom program.
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The making of a stealth UAV
The next-generation of unmanned aerial vehicles will have stealth attributes and other capabilities that would give them a higher chance of survivability against ground and air threats on long-range strike missions, reports Colin Clark at DOD Buzz.
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Air Force lays foundation for strong cyber defense
Maj. Gen. Richard Webber, commander of the 24th Air Force, highlights the work that's been done to build a true cyber capability in the Air Force.
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Lord: 'Wire power is firepower'
Air Force CIO calls for greater reliance on networks to multiply military effectiveness.
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Air Force selects test and evaluation services provider
Science Applications International Corp. will provide test and evaluation services at the Air Force Joint Electronic Warfare Center in Nevada under a task order that has a total value of more than $14 million.
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Air Force moves to fill nearly 700 cybersecurity vacancies
In an effort to quickly fill almost 700 vacant cybersecurity positions, Air Force managers have been authorized to use the streamlined Schedule A hiring authority.
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Satellite will track space junk
The Air Force's Space-Based Space Surveillance satellite is designed to provide a clearer view of everything orbiting the Earth.
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