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Day of the LOCUST: Navy demonstrates swarming UAVs
ONR, in another breakthrough for autonomous technology, shows how a team of small drones can work together to protect an asset or attack an enemy.
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Pentagon's near-zero power plan could change the game for wireless sensors
DARPA's N-ZERO program would make devices that lie dormant but aware until triggered by a specified event.
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Blue Origin reports progress on new U.S. rocket engine
The BE-3 engine could serve as a future upper stage, and represents a step toward replacing the Russian-made RD-180, Jeff Bezos says.
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Marines, DARPA show what real-time air support looks like
The prototype Persistent Close Air Support System dramatically cuts the time from identifying a target to delivering a strike.
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Air Force begins construction of Space Fence tracking system
The system, being built by Lockheed Martin, will greatly increase the amount of orbital debris the service can keep tabs on.
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Air Force putting data analytics into a smart targeting platform
A data analytics specialist is working to develop a targeting system to automate what is now a manual process.
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Air Force awards $84M deal for electronic warfare simulations
The VIEWS II program will focus on testing the sensors and architectures that fuse data from multiple sources, including the F-22 and F-35.
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In mapping future tech, DARPA cites drone, ISR success stories
In its biannual report envisioning future military systems, the agency also lauds one-time new technologies for their effectiveness.
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Northrop splits ISR division to expand space business
The company also is building a $20 million Maryland Space Assembly and Test facility to focus on expanded payload production.
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Watch: How an airborne 'system of systems' attack would work
A DARPA video shows how the SoS concept could be applied to air operations involving manned and unmanned aircraft.
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STRATCOM commander: Threats from space are real
Adm. Cecil Haney outlines the dangers in space, from debris to potentially hostile space vehicles.
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Russia's hybrid warfare tactics gain upper hand in Ukraine
U.S., NATO officials call for better readiness against the tactic, which uses information warfare, cyberattacks, economic strategies and other steps to destabilize a country before the tanks roll in.
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Mobile mashup: The military's proliferating mix of smartphones and tablets
DOD is using mobile devices in conventional and unconventional ways, which brings a lot of challenges to go with the convenience.
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DOD report shows decline in the military's spending portfolio
Major programs saw a collective reduction in spending of $9.1 million, or 0.6 percent, over the past year, DOD's SAR reports show. GAO says DOD’s acquisition portfolio is the lowest it's been in 10 years.
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SpaceX, ULA spar over military sat launch competition
The Air Force launch rivals talk cost and capabilities during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on assured access to space.
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DISA awards $74M task order for Acropolis cyber program
Northrop Grumman wins contract to provide cyber and sensor support for DOD's global networks.
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Pentagon launches next phase of spectrum-sharing program
DARPA researchers are looking for ways to more efficiently use radar and communications systems in order to reduce congestion.
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Navy's maritime strategy puts emphasis on 'all domain access'
The document, updated from 2007, stresses the importance of cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum in national security.
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DARPA moves ahead on long-range 100 Gbps wireless links
The agency's program is looking to develop links about 500 times faster than the military's current wireless connections.
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