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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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Pentagon evaluates new Lockheed Multi-INT sensor technology
New aerial sensor integration technology allows air crews to view real-time ISR feeds without needing a ground station.
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DOD turns to more flexible ground terminals to combat anti-satellite threats
DOD is exploring ways to counter anti-satellite technology by using smart antennae, mobile ground terminals, and back up frequencies.
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New Navy destroyer radar conducts first flight test
The AN/SPY–6(V) radar system uses radar modular assembly unit, Gallium Nitride, and digital beam form technology to bring the Navy’s radar into the digital age.
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Navy to speed move to digital weapons and networks
The aircraft carrier electronic launch system, electric weapons rail gun, and AN/SPY-6(V) radar are moving through testing phases toward operation.
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DARPA battles to unclog wireless spectrum
DOD sponsors "modulation recognition" challenge to promote wireless situational awareness.
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Navy implements interferometer-based technology EW
SEWIP Block 2 upgrades will improve electronic threat detection and signal jamming.
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Navy upgrades E-2D Advanced Hawkeye radar
E-2D advanced radar software and hardware enhances the aircraft’s network-integrated early warning and cruise missile defense capabilities.
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NATO to boost satellite, comms spending
The western military alliance to spend $3.2 billion over the next three years to upgrade satellite communications, cyber defenses.
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Navy laser mine detection now operational
The new airborne mine detection system uses blue-green laser technology and the MH-60S helicopter to perform faster mine-sweeping.
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Army: We will be challenged to maintain EW superiority
Army leaders expect space, cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum to be increasingly challenged.
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High Performance Computing Modernization Program receives SOL Engineering upgrades
New program upgrades and support will improve defense laboratory research, operation simulations, and computational data analysis.
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Special: inside helicopter laser mine detection
The Navy and Northrop Grumman are developing a next-generation laser-oriented mine-hunting technology designed to detect undersea threats.
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Navy upgrades Growler Electronic Attack
The Navy’s EA-18G airborne electronic attack airplane gets improved radar jamming, target location technology and air defense suppression capabilities.
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