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Navy upgrades P-8s with Wideband Satellite Communications Radomes
U.S. Navy P-8A aircraft will be equipped with new satellite communications systems.
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The next generation of drones may be able to see in the dark without GPS
By imitating the human retina, a DARPA-funded Swiss research team has developed drones that can operate in low-light environments.
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New Northrop, Navy electronic warfare tech expands aircraft attack envelope
Northrop’s next generation electronic warfare environment tech is designed to close multiple beam jammer gaps and cover a fuller spectrum of frequency bands.
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Air Force and industry rethink requirements to prep for space war
The emergence of new threats will require the Air Force and industry to rethink training and technical approaches to space strategy.
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The Navy is using laser gyroscope tech to navigate in GPS-denied environments
Northrop Grumman is upgrading Navy inertial navigation systems, using ring laser gyroscopes instead of GPS for navigation. .
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Northrop Grumman acquires Orbital ATK
Northrop purchased Orbital ATK in a clear effort to invest in space technologies.
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New Army gaming prototype preps soldier for future war
Synthetic prototyping project uses simulated environments to inform the development and acquisitions priorities of the Army.
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U.S. expands role of ground robots for dismounted soldiers
Portable UGV's get smaller, networked for dismounted soldiers
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New interferometry technology sought for keeping an eye on satellites
IARPA is accepting proposals for advanced technology able to image high-altitude satellites.
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Reinventing electronic warfare
DOD’s first-of-its-kind electronic warfare strategy explores new paradigm-changing EW technologies.
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New AF satellites offer more precise positioning capability
Air Force performs GPS III acoustic environmental testing prior to test launch.
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Air Force 3-star: “algorithmic warfare” needed for future ISR, combat ops
Artificial intelligence and human-machine warfare will increasingly be vital for Air Force ISR operations as a way to keep pace with the speed and scale of information technology.
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Video Update 8-31-17: Army reduces WIN-T hardware footprint, slingloads beneath helicopter
Army reduces WIN-T hardware footprint, sling-loads beneath helicopter
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P-8A software upgrade will increase communication, connectivity
The P-8A Poseidon will receive a software revamp as it approaches full operational capacity.
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Navy seeks lightweight, jam resistant antennae
Ultra-wideband phased array antenna could reduce costs and electronic footprint of weapons systems
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DISA pilot program offers small, mobile combat tablet with secret data access
A new 8-inch tablet allows senior commanders to transmit secret information and view real-time video feeds.
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AI helps Army with Stryker maintenance
Army Materiel Command's Logistics Support Activity worked with IBM and its Watson computer to use sensor technology to improve maintenance on Stryker vehicles.
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Will computational advances help stealth survive digital air defenses?
A new Air Force study highlights the challenges of maintaining an advantage with stealth aircraft in light of the fast evolving digital processors used by adversary air defenses.
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Next-gen handheld radio can help save downed pilots lives
General Dynamics just released an upgraded radio for downed pilots to send rapid and secure GPS data to rescuers.
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