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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.
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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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