Ideas
China is Cruising for a Bruising
The U.S. Navy must get ready for big new Chinese ships that will try to ram Americans who approach their fake islands.
Defense Systems
Army, Navy display joint communications in Hawaii
Combining the Navy's global MUOS satellite systems with Manpack radios and the Army's Joint Battle Command-Platform could fill gaps in the Pacific.
Defense Systems
Navy's high-altitude Triton UAS takes a step forward
The MQ-4C Triton, intended to provide persistent maritime ISR, has successfully completed operational assessment, according to manufacturer Northrop Grumman.
Threats
US, Indian Navies Planning Joint Patrols in South China Sea
Officials say they're drafting ideas one year after leaders agreed to expand naval cooperation and ensure freedom of navigation in the SCS.
Defense Systems
Navy's plans include drones that can operate for months at a time
The Navy's new director of unmanned systems Rear Adm. Robert Girrier provided an overview of the N-99 directorate’s plan, including greatly extending the endurance of those systems.
Defense Systems
Navy aims for the next generation of integrated warfighting tech
ONR is looking to let sensors, weapons and other systems talk to each other clearly.
Defense Systems
DOD plans to invest $600M in unmanned underwater vehicles
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter told sailors that the Defense Department big plans for UUV over the next five years.
Defense Systems
Navy putting $49.8M into upgrading its EW test center
AAI Corp. will perform test environment system upgrades to the division's Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division's Electronic Combat Simulation and Evaluation Laboratories.
Defense Systems
Navy, Air Force looking for new electronic warfare tech
Recent proposals point to continued interest in innovative offensive and defensive capabilities.
Defense Systems
SPAWAR's strategic plan focusing on cyber
The plan, among other things, calls for advanced cyber capabilities, a clear structure for cyber leadership and ready access to data.
Ideas
We’re Long Overdue for Due Diligence in Defense
Defense Secretary Carter deserves applause for cutting the Navy’s LCS, and encouragement to think more broadly.
Defense Systems
Navy awards another deal for electronic warfare upgrades
General Dynamics will perform more work on improvements under the SEWIP program.
Defense Systems
NRL tests low-power, long-endurance sail drone
The Naval Research Lab, in partnership with Penn State, tested algorithms designed to increase the endurance of unmanned sailplanes that ride thermals the way some large birds do.
Defense Systems
Navy strategy puts a sharper focus on information warfare
In a newly released document, the Navy stresses the need to focus on information warfare in order to counter the tactics of potential adversaries.
Defense Systems
Navy wants small drones that can see in the dark
The service is looking for small tactical unmanned aerial vehicles capable of providing ISR in both day and night operations in adverse environmental conditions.
Defense Systems
Tern gets closer to extending ships' ISR reach at sea
The DARPA-ONR program to develop long-range, vertical-lift drones for smaller ships moves into Phase 3.
Defense Systems
Navy awards large deal to upgrade satellite communications
Raytheon gets a contract that could be worth up to $467 million for Navy Multiband Terminals, which will quadruple capacity while providing anti-jamming features.
Defense Systems
DOD steps up the search for electronic warfare tools
The military services are looking for innovative ways to improve EW capabilities and blend them with cyber operations.
Defense Systems
ONR taking virtual training to the next level
The BEMR Lab in San Diego is developing new "mixed reality" capabilities to improve training on a variety of platforms.
Threats