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Amphibious Assault Ships Receive CANES IT software upgrade
The new generation of naval software architecture consolidates networks and uses commercial software to secure the system.
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BAE works on radiation-hardening space technology
Emerging BAE technology is designed to make space systems more resilient to radiation interference.
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Video Update 5-19-17: New Army Technology Networks Soldiers for Underground Combat
Wireless wave radio relay technology allows soldiers in a subterranean environment to connect underground.
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Air Force tests new lightweight F-35 helmet
F-35 helmet and seat are modified to increase safety and lower the weight burden on pilots.
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Air Force: F-35 3F software drop challenges resolved
Air Force leaders say developmental testing helped resolve F-35 3F software problems.
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Air Force electronic weapons to get an electromagnetic power boost
Raytheon is investigating ways to bring speed-of-light power to electronic warfare systems.
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Fake Russian EW attack unmasked
A forensic investigation concludes that a Russian "electronic bomb" attack on a U.S. Navy ship was nothing more than information warfare.
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Navy upgrades aircraft defense system with laser warning technology
The Navy is enhancing its infrared missile warning system with upgraded hostile fire sensors and laser jamming capabilities.
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WiFi technology connects soldiers for underground combat
The Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is developing and testing a wave relay system to connect underground forces with above ground commanders.
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Army upgrades soldiers Windows operating systems
The Army is moving its existing and future hardware to Windows 10 as an operational and security enhancement.
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Raytheon to test USS Zumwalt mission systems
The upcoming engineering work corresponds to ongoing development of the USS Zumwalt’s new computer system called Total Ship Computing Environment.
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Video Update 4-25-17: Navy starts USS Zumwalt computer testing
The Navy and Raytheon are refining an emerging high-tech, ship-board computer system called Total Ship Computing Environment.
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Lockheed to add air defense to AN/TPQ-53 counter-fire radar
Short range air defense capabilities will be added to the counter-fire and counter-drone surveillance functions of the Army’s Lockheed AN/TPQ-53 counter-fire radar system.
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Air Force, AT&T sensor network protects bases
The Air Force has begun a pilot program that uses infrared sensors and wireless cell phone technologies to secure base perimeters.
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Navy approves testing for unmanned minesweeping system
The latest Navy unmanned surface counter-mine system will begin developmental testing with plans to integrate enhanced minehunting sonar technology.
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Navy fast-tracks new mine-hunting surface drone
The latest Navy unmanned surface counter-mine system will begin developmental testing with plans to integrate enhanced minehunting sonar technology.
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The Navy tests new augmented reality helmet, automation
2017 Trident Warrior exercise will offer a chance for sailors to operate cutting edge naval warfare technology.
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Marine Corps develops new ruggedized tablet
The latest rugged tablet, which will consolidate apps for mission and field data communication onto one device, is scheduled to be operational by 2019.
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Asia will surpass the U.S. in C4ISR spending by 2025
The global C4ISR market led by electronic warfare spending is forecast to grow by 4 percent annually as regional powers look to protect expanding forces.
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