Defense Systems

Out-of-control Army phishing test results in new guidelines

On the bright side, recipients didn't click on a fake link or submit their personal information.

Defense Systems

Army aims to make mobile tactical network iPhone-easy (almost)

Recent improvements to WIN-T Increment 2 include faster startup, a friendlier interface and improved troubleshooting.

Defense Systems

Abandoned by Army, world’s longest aircraft turns up in UK

The hybrid air vehicle could provide up to three weeks of continuous ISR capabilities.

Science & Tech

The Army Wants You to Build Them a Laser Truck

The military is pushing ahead with directed energy weapons. by Patrick Tucker

Defense Systems

New Army manual combines cyber, electromagnetic operations

The field manual maps out a plan for unifying cyber operations, electronic warfare and spectrum management.

Science & Tech

How the Army Plans to Fight a War Across the Electromagnetic Spectrum

The Army’s first-ever electromagnetic warfare field manual shows that, for the military, IEDs and spam have a lot in common. By Patrick Tucker

Defense Systems

Army steps up search for anti-drone technology

As UAVs proliferate, the military tries to prepare to defend against those of other forces.

Defense Systems

Army’s move to Samsung reflects a flexible mobile strategy

The service is adding 7,000 Galaxy Note II smartphones to the Nett Warrior system, but they won’t work like typical smartphones.

Defense Systems

Army, Lockheed to test drones-only mission, by air and land

Unmanned ground and aircraft vehicles will work together to carry out a surveillance/targeting scenario.

Defense Systems

Academy teams do battle in cyber exercise

The Service Academy Cyber Stakes, hosted by DARPA, raises the skills of cadets and midshipmen.

Defense Systems

DOD reaches $40.5M enterprise deal for Adobe products

The three-year agreement allows Army, Air Force and DISA to standardize tools.

Defense Systems

Army wants to mine social media in Europe

Analysis of social media and open-source information would help monitor extremist activities.

Defense Systems

Army units give thumbs-down to battlefield intelligence system

The Distributed Common Ground System-Army is complex and unstable, and soldiers receive scant training on the system, according to units quoted a memo.

Defense Systems

Army CID warns of benefits website scam

Fraudulent website posing as the official Army benefits site targeted Army Knowledge Online accounts.

Science & Tech

Check Out This Video of Army Trucks That Drive Themselves

The prototype Army trucks 'dealt successfully with all of the real-world obstacles that a real-world convoy would encounter,' testers said. By Rebecca J. Rosen

Business

Army National Guard Recruiters Collected $29M in Fraudulent 'Bounties'

The state-administered Guard Recruiting Assistance Program was cancelled in 2012 when the fraud came to light. By Charles S. Clark

Science & Tech

Army Commanders Slam New Communications System

Fifteen of fifteen company commanders surveyed found the new communications system distracting and said they would not take it to war. By Bob Brewin

Defense Systems

Space squadron shuttles wideband satellites, boosting comm power

The 3rd Space Operations Squadron’s relocation efforts are optimizing the military’s wideband communications constellation

Defense Systems

System can make military convoys autonomous

TARDEC and Lockheed Martin demonstrate driverless system that handles traffic, tight turns and other aspects of an urban environment.

Science & Tech

The Army Wants More Smartphones on the Battlefield

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno says the Army shouldn't have to rely on heavy, bulky communications equipment. By Bob Brewin