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.
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Navy awards another deal for electronic warfare upgrades
General Dynamics will perform more work on improvements under the SEWIP program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Russia Could Block Access to Baltic Sea, US General Says
Moscow’s recent wargames in its Kaliningrad exclave have included mock nuclear strikes, the top U.S. Army general in Europe said.
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In a Navy first, tablets integrate with mission systems aboard Growlers
EA-18G Growlers successfully demonstrated advanced, long-range targeting capabilities and integrated tablets with onboard systems.
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MUOS satellite network could go online by spring
Lockheed Martin said the Navy accepted the fourth satellite in the global network this week.
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Navy's Fire Scout drone helicopter passes its latest test
The MQ-8C recently demonstrated enhanced endurance and sensor capabilities, manufacturer Northrop Grumman said.
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The future of autonomy has a strong human component
Human-machine teaming is at the heart of the military service's plans, leaders told lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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Navy backs development of first 'data barge'
A startup is building the first floating data center at a naval facility in California.
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How cyber turns networks into weapons systems
Top commanders across the military have asserted that IT networks are not just services but warfighting platforms in the new cyber domain.
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ONR seeks greater R&D for undersea intelligence
The Office of Naval Research released a special notice calling for white papers and proposals for undersea unmanned vehicle development.
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ONR adds $11M to tablet-controlled autonomous helicopter program
Aurora Flight Sciences will continue tests on the AACUS program, in which unmanned rotorcraft deliver supplies to small units in dangerous environments.
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Pentagon prepares to test its sub-hunting drone vessel
The ACTUV, developed by DARPA, is set for tests in early 2016 and could see its role expanded to other missions.
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