Business
Army Details Future Controversial Helicopter Swap With the National Guard
Apache, Blackhawk, Kiowa and Lakota helicopters are all on the block for major realignment. By Marcus Weisgerber
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Army's robotic insect research takes wing
An ARL micro-robotics team creates functional fly-like wings and millipede-like legs while working to develop the ultimate "fly on the wall."
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Army set to launch aerostat for East Coast missile defense
The blimp-like, radar-equipped vehicle will be tested for integration into NORAD’s air defense systems.
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DOD continues push to boost supercomputing power
The high-performance modernization program awards two $30 million contracts to increase computing capacity at its HPC centers.
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The military is becoming immersed in virtual training
As simulations become more realistic and scalable, the services are putting them to use in large-scale exercises.
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Army's new Cyber branch looking to recruit talent
With a new career field classification, the Army wants to attract 1,200 cyber warriors from within the ranks by the end of 2016.
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Army prepares to take global intel system to the next level
The service is requesting industry input on improving the system’s data gathering, analysis, sharing and compatibility with Intelligence Community standards.
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Army building an airport just for drones
The 150-acre facility at Fort Bliss will be host to Gray Eagle and Shadow UAS.
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Army to go solar at Redstone Arsenal
Project will produce up to 18,000 megawatt-hours per year of power at the base.
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Mobile satellite network gives Army swift artillery support
The Soldier Network Extension allows forward units to share target information from anywhere on the battlefield.
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Handheld chemical detector can now sniff out explosives
With a few small add-ons, Army scientists adapt the familiar JCAD so that it can identify explosive residue.
Threats
Odierno: I Need More Money and Troops for Today's Threats
Budget cuts are having serious effects in a world of vastly different threats than those lawmakers faced down three years ago. By Ben Watson
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Army takes the next step on Force 2025 tactical system
Teams at Fort Bliss complete the latest tests of WIN-T Increment 2, bringing real-time battlefield intelligence to the company level.
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Army lab developing small drone with insect-like vision
The palm-sized UAV is a step toward autonomous platforms that can work with small units and individual soldiers.
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Harvest time: Wearable gear generates its own power
The Army is testing technologies that could take batteries out of the equation for soldiers in the field.
Science & Tech
The Army Wants Lighter Tactical Radios That Won't Overheat on Soldiers
The service's contracting arm has set aside nearly $3 billion for a safer, less cumbersome and longer-range tactical radio. By Bob Brewin
Science & Tech
The Army Will Provide Wi-Fi in West Africa for the Fight Against Ebola
The Army will help support troops and nongovernmental organizations engaged in the Ebola fight in West Africa by setting up email, video and satellite systems. By Bob Brewin
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Wang named Army deputy CIO
He'll take over for Mike Krieger, who will retire from the civil service Oct. 31.
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Army providing communications backbone for Ebola response
The service is deploying tactical networks in West Africa to connect relief organizations that have been working without much infrastructure.
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