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Army's Cyber Blitz takes aim at cyber/EW convergence
In a recent two-week exercise, the Army tried to more seamlessly integrate cyber and electromagnetic spectrum operations, which is seen as a necessary response to emerging threats.
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Army tests networked air defense system
The integrated system combines defensive weapons for use against UAS, cruise missiles and other threats.
Science & Tech
The Futuristic Aircraft That May Replace the Black Hawk Will Fly Next Year
But don’t expect the V-280 or SB-1 to hit battlefields until after 2030 — unless their builders find other customers first.
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Army speeds up its battlefield satcom
The Wideband Global Satellite, accessible via portable terminals, delivers a 12-fold increase in communications.
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Army upgrading Apache's 40-year-old sensors
The service is adding a number of upgrades to the attack helicopters, including a more seamless transition from day-to-night views.
Science & Tech
'Hey Siri, Fire For Effect': US Army Seeks Voice-Controlled Gear
In the desert, a dusty touchscreen might not recognize a soldier’s sand-covered gloves. There might be a way around that.
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Milley: Robots won't take over the future battlefield soon
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley tells Congress that unmanned systems will plays a significant role in ground combat, but he’s not expecting a revolution in the next 10 years.
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Army's latest challenge: cyber awareness on the battlefield
The service is focusing on a software-based prototype model associated with cyber situational awareness.
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Army wants drones to act as scouts for ground vehicles
The service is asking for demonstrations of short-distance, low-altitude autonomous UAS navigation.
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Army unveils far-reaching network strategy
The service’s plan for 2025-2040 focuses on incorporating "leap-forward" technologies, including the Internet of Things, software-defined networks and a variety of sensors and analytics.
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Army making 'tremendous' progress in cyber
Officials at a recent conference outlined quickly the Army is filling out its cyber mission force.
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DOD working on a more agile approach to EW
Army officials discuss the need to be able to adapt to ever-changing threats in the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Army's cyber challenge to focus on micro cloud management
The service is going to the Silicon Valley to enlist help in better managing the “vast, dynamic resource pool” of tactical networks.
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Army adds $243M to tactical vehicle contract
The deal to Oshkosh Defense reinforces the services commitment, which could grow to $60 billion, to the next-generation Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
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Army still catching flak for tactical intell system
Despite the Army's recent efforts to make improvements, a former DIA chief says the service should move away from the current version of DCGS-A.
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Should drone training be a joint operation?
Some in DOD are recommending a departmentwide UAS training strategy, but Army and Air Force leaders say their systems and missions are too different.
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Army making noise with radar encryption
CERDEC researchers develop a programmable waveform that looks like noise to adversaries and can adapt to congested environments.
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Backpack generates power through soldiers' motion
The Energy Harvester Assault Pack could eliminate the need to carry batteries by harnessing the power produced through natural movement.
Ideas
Hey, America: Don’t Forget Your Soldiers While Spending Billions on Future Weapons
AUSA President Gordon Sullivan describes what a smaller, busier Army means for American power, global instability, and the troops themselves.
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