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Military mulls letting robots take the point
The Army’s chief roboticist wants robots to take the front lines to serve as “bullet catchers” to protect soldiers. But should they also fire back?
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Army wants to give soldiers their own micro-drones
The service is asking industry for information on developing UAS weighing 150 grams for ISR in the field.
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SmartCAR makes soldiers wise to chem-bio threats
The handheld device tests for pathogens on the spot and communicates results up the chain of command via Nett Warrior smartphones.
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Army giving cyber capabilities to tactical units
A recent exercise expands on work to take cyber tools into the battlefield.
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Officials: The time is now for battlefield 3D printing
Leaders are optimistic about the capabilities 3D printing can afford, saying it should be leveraged today.
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Army wants lightweight weapons for UAS
The service is looking for small guided munitions to be outfitted on unmanned aerial systems, though it's not saying which UAS would use them.
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Army awards new deal for Manpack radios
Harris Corp. gets a maximum $12.7 million contract to supply the two-channel, software-defined radios.
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Army picks 17 companies for $5B ITES-3H contract
The contract for hardware, software and related services will run into February 2021.
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Army immerses soldiers in a virtual reality dome
Natick researchers’ new VR dome will help study the impacts of real-world operational situations on soldiers’ cognitive abilities and performance.
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Army building common ground for device encryption
CERDEC'S universal encryptor, called RESCUE, can provide a solid crypto core for numerous devices, increasing capability while cutting costs
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Army, Navy display joint communications in Hawaii
Combining the Navy's global MUOS satellite systems with Manpack radios and the Army's Joint Battle Command-Platform could fill gaps in the Pacific.
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Army revives short-range air defense to address small-drone threat
As the threat of small UAS becomes more prolific, the Army wants to integrate countermeasures into battalion combat teams.
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ARL wants soldiers to 3D print small drones
In a new research effort, the Army Research Laboratory is examining how soldiers in the field could produce expeditionary drones quickly.
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Cockroaches inspire a new breed of disaster-site, battlefield robots
Researchers at UC Berkeley and ARL look to mimic the insect's flexibility, strength and speed.
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Russia is widening the gap in EW
Recent engagements indicate Russia’s electronic warfare capabilities are growing while two wars have eroded U.S. countermeasures.
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Time to Hit Pause on the US Army's Drawdown
The entire plan was built around the idea of an Iraq and Afghanistan 'post-war calm' that never really materialized.
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Army wants help with next-gen C5 tech
The Army is looking for research proposals that can address new requirements and development of maturing technologies in command, control, communications, computer and cyber.
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Bring the Troops Home — From Sinai
Your first question is likely: 'We have American soldiers deployed in Egypt?'
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Army developing a universal control for all of its drones
The TOGA system will reduce the number of pilots required while better integrating ISR with its tactical network.
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