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Software upgrades boost B-1B bomber’s effectiveness, longevity
The Air Force is testing new software intended to integrate the Lancer’s new features and improve situational awareness.
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Biosensor bandage collects vital signs, health indicators from sweat
Air Force Research Lab is developing a quick, non-invasive way to the kind of results you get from a blood test.
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Air Force wants 'mini crypto' devices for battlefield ops
The service issues an RFP for NSA-certified modules that can be embedded in small communications devices.
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Air Force's BATMAN team testing Google Glass
Researchers developing medical app for smartphones, tablets and Google Glass to be used by pararescue jumpers.
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Air Force: Pilots will fly by remote on many future missions
RPA vector report covers current operations and a future vision for remotely piloted and autonomous systems.
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L-3, Intelsat demonstrate anti-jam technology for military satellites
The demonstration is part of an Air Force effort to leverage commercial technologies to provide anti-jam satellite communications.
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Smart Node Pods for battlefield communications pass first test
Aircraft-mounted pods extend voice, data, images and video to front-line troops.
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Damaged Air Force radar delays satellite launches
Electrical fire brings down radar network used to track launched from Cape Canaveral.
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Air Force's unmanned 'shuttle' breaks orbital endurance record
The X-37B spacecraft’s secret mission could involve testing new space surveillance technology.
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Air Force names 12 winners of NetCent-2 awards
Companies are eligible for individual awards under the $5.8 billion contract.
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9 Air Force Officers Fired in Nuclear Missile Cheating Scandal
The commander of the nuclear missile wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana also stepped down after a massive cheating scandal. By Jordain Carney
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Air Force completes rollout of medical messaging system
MiCare gives airmen and their families a secure online portal for many medical services.
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Classified NRO satellite readied for launch
Secret mission will use a heavy lift launch configuration.
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Air Force wants to toughen up aerial layer communications
The service is looking to spend nearly $10 million to upgrade current systems to operate in degraded, contested or outnumbered situations.
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Air Force gives flight to advanced targeting pod
Sniper ATP-SE now provides additional networking capabilities for ground forces.
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Northrop Grumman delivers GPS III antennas
Self-deploying antennas destined for next batch of next-generation navigation satellites.
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Air Force needs support strategy for its six cyber weapons
Requirements include continuous service and other support for the AFNet Cyber Weapons Systems.
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GPS III program faces cuts, more delays in 2015 budget
Long-lasting legacy GPS systems allow leeway for slower development.
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SpaceX gets closer to launching military, spy satellites
The Elon Musk-led company is nearing certification that would put it into competition with Lockheed/Boeing’s ULA.
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