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Satellite 2012 to focus on hosted payloads, security
The Satellite 2012 conference will explore hosted payloads, network security and safeguarding satellite operations.
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Cyber threats emerging: AESA radar said vulnerable to cyberattack
But an Air Force general said the radar threat can be mitigated.
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One bad part dooms $72.8M Global Hawk
Screws holding a Line Replaceable Unit in the unmanned aerial vehicle apparently shook loose during a mission over Eastern Afghanistan making it uncontrollable.
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9 companies compete for Navy ISR contracts
The contracts for equipment and services could reach half a billion dollars if all options are exercised.
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Officials undecided about Global Hawk savings
Air Force officials have told the House Appropriation Committee's defense subcommittee that the service isn't sure what it will do with the money it saves by cutting the RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30 unmanned aircraft program.
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DISA beefs up its ground game for better satellite services
DISA's Program Executive Office for Communications will focus in 2012 on the ground segment of satellite communications.
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Experimental UAV seeks to control deadly vibrations
An experimental unmanned aerial vehicle will use computing power to control "flutter" that can shake airframes apart.
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Mobile user satellite launch heralds shift to comms-on-the-move
The launch of the first Mobile User Objective System satellite in February marks a major step forward for the military’s communications-on-the-move projects.
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Hosted payloads and synergistic design alter military satellite landscape
The military is still striving to increase bandwidth, linking satellite and terminal design while turning to commercial suppliers for hosted payloads and more capabilities.
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Spy blimps may get shot down by delays, costs
The Navy has deflated its MZ-3A blimp, the Army’s airship has had development roadblocks and the Air Force may ground one of its large blimps.
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The unsolved case of the Army's missing bomb jammers
Thieves stole two Toyota Land Cruisers from a coalition base in Kabul, Afghanistan, that contained two sets of top-secret Duke radio frequency jammers used to block the signals that detonate remote-controlled improvised explosive devices.
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8 brigade combat teams to get integrated comms in 2013
The Army will field advanced, integrated tactical communications networks to eight brigade combat teams beginning early next year.
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Which throwable robot is best suited for the mission?
The Army tested four small robots at Fort Benning, Ga., in mid-February to see which ones would be most suitable for helping soldiers on the battlefield conduct recon missions and uncover improvised explosive devices.
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Air Force seeks information-driven transformation
The service is moving toward a new era of cyber warriors, top officials say.
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Satellite bandwidth demand keeps soaring despite budget cuts
Developers are dealing with the military's need for greater satellite bandwidth by launching new satellites and using technologies that more fully utilize available links.
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More intel resources needed for cyberspace, says head of Air Force ISR
The Air Force is developing ways to apply intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to cyber operations.
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PEO Soldier takes the lead on soldier situational awareness
Brig. Gen. Camille Nichols discusses the drive to reduce size, weight and power in soldier systems and Nett Warrior.
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Marines put unmanned ground vehicles to off-road tests
Two upgraded Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate autonomous vehicles conducted resupply and dismount support operations for technical assessment.
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Two defense heavyweights vie for Navy tech, C4I tasks
Top tier integrators GDIT and SAIC will provide systems engineering, software and C4I support for the Navy.
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