Ideas
Could Big Data Have Prevented the Fort Hood Shooting?
Researchers say an experimental software program might have been able to get Army Spec. Ivan Lopez help before he pulled the trigger. Here’s how. By Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems
Navy gets set to test sea-borne electromagnetic railgun
Kinetic rounds fired by the open-architecture gun, developed under a joint Army/Navy project, can reach speeds above Mach 7.
Defense Systems
Army intelligence system gets new geospatial tools
Customized templates will optimize DCGS-A’s geospatial analysis.
Policy
Army, National Guard Fight Over Apache Helicopters
The plan to give the National Guard’s Apache helicopters to the Army isn’t sitting well with Guard Chief Gen. Frank Grass. By Ben Watson
Defense Systems
West Point's new cyber institute takes a multipronged approach to security
Lawyers, cyber experts and psychologists will come together to solve cyber problems.
Defense Systems
Army's injectable bandage can stop heavy bleeding during 'the golden hour'
The XSTAT, developed by the Combat Casualty Care Research Program and RevMedx, just received FDA approval.
Ideas
Heed the Historical Warnings of Post-War Budget Cuts
Want to know how devastating post-war budget cuts can be? The Civil War is a good example. By Gordon Sullivan
Threats
Fort Hood Shooter: Why Did He Do It?
After killing three people, wounding 16 others, and then turning the gun on himself at Fort Hood, there are still few clues about why Spec. Ivan Lopez did it. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
Fort Hood Shooting Rampage Leaves 4 Dead, 16 Injured
Another shooting has occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, leaving three people killed by a lone gunman with mental health issues who took own life. By Kevin Baron
Defense Systems
As forces draw down, Army has a GRRIP on network access
The small, portable kit can be set up in less than five minutes and provides a secure satellite connection from anywhere in the world.
Defense Systems
Army HR command sets up cyber branch
The Cyber Electromagnetic Branch is intended to help cultivate talent for the service’s expanding cyber operations.
Defense Systems
Army network of the future: Fast, flexible and end-to-end
CIO says the service aims to increase bandwidth and IT capacity “a thousand times.”
Defense Systems
Biometrics for access control is knocking on the door
After a 90-day Army pilot program, provost marshal general concludes: “This is the future.”
Defense Systems
Watch: Big Dog robotic mule gets a head-arm
Four-legged robot is now capable of throwing heavy objects.
Defense Systems
Security is on the menu for Joint Information Environment
Army Lt. Gen. Mark Bowman says users of JIE are seeing benefits.
Defense Systems
Enemy ID: How DOD uses biodata in the field
Next-Generation ABIS uses fingerprint, palm, iris and facial scans to keep track of potential adversaries abroad.
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