Defense Systems
Army moves ahead with laser-based aircraft missile defense
The lightweight, modular Common Infrared Countermeasure system can help protect helicopters and small aircraft from ground-launched missiles.
Defense Systems
Army drafts specs for next round of commercial hardware buys
The Contracting Command and the CHESS office prepare for the next Army Desktop and Mobile Computing contract.
Business
Bergdahl Charged With Desertion
The former Taliban captive could face a life sentence and lose all pay.
Defense Systems
DOD report shows decline in the military's spending portfolio
Major programs saw a collective reduction in spending of $9.1 million, or 0.6 percent, over the past year, DOD's SAR reports show. GAO says DOD’s acquisition portfolio is the lowest it's been in 10 years.
Defense Systems
Army PEO-EIS and the elements of modernization
The office’s project director for enterprise services discusses priority projects in an age of budget constraints.
Defense Systems
Army set to shut down AKO email
Mailboxes on classified and unclassified networks will be closed March 31 as DOD Enterprise Email completes its takeover.
Defense Systems
Army cyber chief outlines key challenges, goals
Lt. Gen. Edward C. Cardon, commander of the Army Cyber Command, outlined several aspects and concerns pertaining to the future of cyber operations in a recent podcast.
Defense Systems
How virtual reality helps treat soldiers with PTSD
Immersive, 360-degree simulations are being used in the therapy to help soldiers relive their experiences.
Defense Systems
Army puts tech-centric weapons and surveillance tools to the test
The Training and Doctrine Command tested prototypes of solutions that provide combined surveillance, lethal and targeting assistance to soldiers.
Defense Systems
ARL developing new polymers to strengthen future armor
The lab is taking new approaches to polymer-based defensive equipment that will better protect soldiers in decades to come.
Defense Systems
Preparations for NIE 15.2 focus on tactical vehicles
Communications equipment is being outfitted on tactical vehicles in preparation for the Network Integration Evaluation 15.2 this spring.
Defense Systems
Army streamlines updates to its tactical network
Tool suite allow units to make changes on the go, rather than waiting for a 'set in stone' disc.
Defense Systems
Army cyber chief cites 'exponential' growth in cyber force
The command's multi-component approach also includes teams from the Reserves and National Guard.
Defense Systems
Next phase of Blue Force Tracking hits the ground running
The Army conducted a series of tests for its Joint-Battle Command Platform, which provides situational awareness and communications immediately upon landing.
Defense Systems
What future Army aircraft could look like
Army research teams are collaborating with each other and industry on the next generation of vertical-lift aircraft.
Defense Systems
Army aims to speed up data fusion on the battlefield
The service wants to combine multiple modes of data on the sensor platforms.
Science & Tech
Cyber Teamwork Between Federal Agencies Still Too Hard, Says Army Cyber Commander
It's still difficult for the military to work with civilian agencies and the private sector on cybersecurity.
Defense Systems
JIE: How DOD is building a bigger network that's also a smaller target
The Joint Regional Security Stacks add speed to the interservice network while reducing its cyber attack surface.
Defense Systems
Handheld devices improve bio and chemical threat detection
Army researchers are developing systems to quickly detect harmful agents and share that information via smartphones.
Defense Systems