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Navy Virginia class subs get upgraded Tactical Control Systems

Attack submarines equipped with Tactical Control Systems for weapons control are getting new commercially developed hardware, software and tech for sensors, networks, command and control.

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Palm-sized device gives Marines ability to carry lighter load and resupply often

With the handheld PCARD, Marines in the field can alert leaders to low supplies and build better logistical data.

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New version of JCREW will use same software for vehicles and ground fighters

The latest EW jammer for radio-controlled IEDs will use same software and architecture for ground fighters, vehicles, and compounds.

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Recent tests show new Air Force tanker can withstand electronic attack

The new KC-46A refueling aircraft successfully withstood both stationary and inflight electromagnetic warfare testing.

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New combined system blocks jamming in GPS-denied environment

IAI and Honeywell will combine GPS-denied navigation and anti-jamming technologies to create an advanced EW tool.

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SOCOM pursues handheld, software defined radio with built-in ISR receiver

A new handheld, two channel radio with a built-in ISR receiver allows software-programmable radios to view and distribute video in real time across a battlefield network.

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Marines add new high-tech command & control system

The Marine Corps has a new mobile C2 system that uses radar, computing power, and radio-links.

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Army plans to deploy lighter weight, helicopter sling loaded, HMMWV mounted WIN-T

Using faster processing power and other advances, the Army is testing a lightweight version of WIN-T Inc. 2 able to mount onto HMMWVs and sling load beneath helicopters.

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CNO: Network, cyber connectivity key to future Naval superiority

IT upgrades and next generation platforms will help grow the Navy’s network use so that it can maintain maritime superiority.

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SOCOM wants commandos to become walking SIGINT sensors

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a signals intelligence sensor to equip an individual commando with SIGINT-like ISR technology.

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Soldier Nett Warrior device streams real-time drone video

A hand held, smartphone-like device used by Army soldiers in combat is now able to view and share real time video feeds from nearby drones and robots.

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OPED: can WIN-T evolve?

An network executive suggests adding network management tools to WIN-T

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Army, BAE Systems accelerate AMPV networking tech

A contract modification allows BAE to fast-track networking hardware and software upgrades to the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle.

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Army, Congress evaluate the future of WIN-T

Senate authorizers have proposed more than $400 million in cuts to the Army’s flagship WIN-T network.

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DARPA Hackfest seeks innovators for software radio, drone integration

Registration closes on Saturday for DARPA’s Hackfest event for securely networking drones and radio.

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Navy moves Next-Gen Jammer electronic warfare to next phase

By designing an electronic warfare jammer able to jam on multiple frequencies, the Next-Generation Jammer is expected to defeat cutting edge air defenses.

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Dismounted Army soldiers on the move will be able to view long-range, real-time drone feeds

New technology allows existing portable ground terminals to feed video from drones into smaller devices for dismounted soldiers.

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Army develops biometric sensors, future tech for soldiers

An Army laboratory is integrating a range of emerging technologies for soldiers, spanning sensors, lightweight body armor and wearable computers.

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Video Update 6-29-17: Air Force launches new space war effort

The Secretary of the Air Force has established a new office devoted to preparing the service for massive space war.

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Iraqi, Arabic and Pashto translation software now on soldier mobile devices

Raytheon has developed machine Iraqi, Arabic and Pashto translation software for laptops and smartphones.