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Dismounted soldiers will get a new precision firing app
Nett Warrior will feature a new precision firing software app that enables all-digital fire commands.
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Air Force is getting 100 handheld anti-drone “guns”
The Dronebuster III will provide troops with personal electronic jamming devices for disabling enemy drones.
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Could small satellite usage double by 2020?
Small satellites offer opportunity for innovation, on-orbit upgrades, and more secure communication, according to experts.
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New BAE Systems software now both tracks and interprets ISR data
New movement tracking software that interprets data patterns is now part of BAE Systems’ GXP suite.
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Sea-based X-band radar program enhanced with new contract
The sea-based X-band radar system will receive data communication upgrades for its role in missile defense.
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DARPA proposes new urban combat virtual battlespace software for smartphones
DARPA seeks a software prototype combining human and domain assets for better battlefield decision-making.
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Navy integrates new F-18 infrared sensor
Navy moves ahead with upgrades to fighter jet infrared sensor Summary: Boeing will develop the Super Hornet’s Block II infrared sensor, capable of operating in radar-denied environments
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Air Force launches new space war effort
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson has established a new deputy chief of staff for space operations to sharpen the focus on being prepared for enemy attacks in space.
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New drone laser weapon could stop enemy missiles in boost phase
Proposals are being sought for a new high-altitude drone able to field a high energy laser for missile defense.
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Navy virtual reality technology will help upgrade ships and train sailors
A Navy research team has been given the Navy Innovation Award for using LIDAR technology and virtual reality software to model ships.
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Army Battlefield Network Under Review: What’s Next for WIN-T?
Army Chief of Staff Mark Milley cited several issues with the Army’s emerging WIN-T communications technology.
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Video Update 6-8-17: Navy Expands, Cyber-Hardens CANES
As the Navy integrates CANES technology across the fleet, the service increases connections and security among nodes on the network.
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Lockheed upgrades Air Force fighter jet targeting pod
Low altitude, heat sensing software system gains an upgraded targeting pod.
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Can Army electronic warfare and cyberattacks stop enemy tanks?
The Army is enhancing its cyber offensive and defensive capabilities with training exercises, portable electronic warfare kits and jamming-immune navigational technology.
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Boeing to demo DARPA space plane
The XS-1 hypersonic vehicle would demonstrate cheaper, quick-turnaround satellite launches to low-Earth orbit.
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Navy CANES to protect sailor IT, satcom tech on ships
As the Navy integrates CANES technology across the fleet, the service increases connections and security among nodes on the network.
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Navy cyber hardens CANES, considers adding to LCS fleet
As the Navy integrates CANES technology across the fleet, the service increases connections and security among nodes on the network.
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Individual Soldiers can have lightweight, mobile satcom terminal
Made of composite materials, the HM500 is engineered to enable dismounted units to have stronger beyond-line-of-sight connectivity.
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Hughes offers new lightweight, mobile satcom terminal
Made of composite materials, the HM500 is engineered to enable dismounted units to have stronger beyond-line-of-sight connectivity.
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