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U.S. tests layered missile defense
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency said it intercepted two ballistic missile targets during a test of a layered missile defense scheme in the western Pacific Ocean.
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Air Force, DARPA partner on hypersonic flight initiative
The joint effort builds on successful X-51A Waverider demonstration.
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Attack submarine Minnesota designed with upgraded warfare capabilities
Newly commissioned vessel is the tenth ship of the Virginia class.
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Navy to increase forward presence in Asia Pacific, Middle East
Additional ships and weapons development will support the Navy forward operations around the globe.
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Marine Corps upgrade helicopters with target system for $34M
Lockheed Martin’s AN/AAQ-30 Target Sight System will be integrated into the AH-1Z Cobra Attack Helicopter.
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Marine Corps deploys upgraded biometric scanner
The Biometric Enrollment Screening Device matches fingerprints, iris images and facial photos.
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Army buys six Shadow drones for $11.8M
The RQ-7B collects intelligence, relays real time video.
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Navy awards $18M modification for Aegis testing
Aegis Combat System can simultaneously attack land targets, submarines and surface ships.
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B-1B Lancer crashes during routine training
All four crew members safely ejected from the bomber.
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Navy awards $243M contract for aircraft engineering services
Six contractors will provide systems engineering services to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Department.
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President Obama cancels U.S. participation in Egypt’s Bright Star Exercise
The biennial training brings thousands of U.S. air and ground forces to Egypt.
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Air Force deactivates orbital tracking system, no decision on replacement
Deactivating the 21st Space Wing radar system will save the Air Force $14 million annually, but the proposed replacement costs could reach $2 billion.
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Navy awards $60M contract for UCLASS drone assessment
UCLASS system would provide ocean intelligence collection, strike capabilities at sea.
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Modern tradecraft moves in parallel with cyber operations
A free wireless network at Starbucks might be the medium for passing along intelligence.
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DARPA funds research to boost sensors
Squeezed light can generate more precise measurements when applied to sensor technology.
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DOD weighing cuts to combatant commands
Up to 5,000 military and civilian positions may be eliminated if sequestration forces the Pentagon to realign its commands.
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Air Force awards $20M for drone training
CAE USA will provide aircrew training to 1,500 Predator and Reaper operators.
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Army integrates new simulation technology into combat training
The Dismounted Solider Training System offers a cost- and time-saving supplement to field training.
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X-47B drone avoids mothballs, will undergo further testing
Following two failed carrier landings, Navy decides to put the UAS through unspecified tests.
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