Defense Systems
Navy's nano-satellites could boost tactical communications
SSC-Pacific is developing a small satellite that could transmit data to secure networks and relay a signal halfway around the world.
Science & Tech
Why Eel Drones Are the Future of Naval Warfare
Robots that mimic the movement of eels could be the future of amphipods assault. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
Why Does the Navy Still Not Have Enough Money for New Submarines?
The Navy has long known it must replace the Ohio-class Boomers, so why hasn’t it budgeted for it? By Jerry Hendrix
Defense Systems
Navy deploys first anti-drone laser weapon in Persian Gulf
The Laser Weapon System could be used to knock out drones and small boats
Business
Navy May Allow Sailors To Take a Break From the Military
The chief of naval personnel says the service needs to adapt to the changing job market. By Marcus Weisgerber
Defense Systems
Navy's widgets enable control of multiple unmanned vehicles
SSC Pacific researchers build an open-source cloud-based system that allows control of unmanned vehicles from a Web browser.
Business
What the US Navy of the Future Looks Like
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert previews the Navy's new course in increasingly hostile international waters. By Janine Davidson and Sam Ehrlich
Defense Systems
Nanotech process a breath of fresh air for submarines
The SAMMS technology offers an environmentally safe way to purify the air without the bad smell and hazardous waste created by the current system.
Science & Tech
This US Navy Ship Is Now Armed With a Drone-Killing Laser Beam
No one knows if the weapons system will actually work in actual warfare, but the laser's deployment allows for rigorous testing. By Matt Phillips
Policy
Did the SEALs on the Bin Laden Raid Break Their Code of Silence for Fame and Fortune?
An interview with former SEAL Team 6 member Matt Bissonnette. By James Kitfield
Ideas
Here's What Has Been Done To Improve Military Relations With China
Recent progress and cooperation between U.S. and Chinese navies is encouraging. By Vice Adm. Robert Thomas
Defense Systems
With pull of a plug, Navy completes transition to new ERP system
The final portions of the old system are transferred to Navy ERP, as MFCS is shut down.
Defense Systems
Navy forges ahead with autonomous underwater programs
A $35.5 million contract award to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will support ongoing project and development of new technologies.
Defense Systems
Navy initiative makes cybersecurity an all-hands-on-deck job
Task Force Cyber Awakening, prompted by the NMCI hack, will apply cyber controls to all aspects of naval operations.
Science & Tech
Navy Launches ‘Task Force Cyber Awakening’
The Navy is embarking on a year-long effort to protect hardware and software across the service. By Aliya Sternstein
Defense Systems
ONR, Marines blend logistics into Agile Bloodhound
The annual test of real-time collaboration tools pushes the Corps toward mobile networking goal.
Defense Systems
Chasing big data? You're going to need a bigger boat
Bandwidth is as important as algorithms as the military's wide array of sensors collects huge data sets.
Defense Systems
How big data is paying off for DOD
There’s no silver bullet to handling huge sets of data, but the military is finding ways to put analytics to use.
Science & Tech
Navy Picks Dell for Cloud Email Pilot Program
The Navy has tapped Dell to provide it with a Microsoft enterprise-as-a-service cloud email system for its reservists. By Bob Brewin
Defense Systems