Defense Systems
Could smarter robots turn against their masters?
An AI researcher warns that the military's rush to build fully autonomous systems could have unintended consequences.
Defense Systems
Navy IT chief Halvorsen named acting DOD CIO
The appointment comes two weeks after Teri Takai’s resignation.
Defense Systems
NeRDs at sea: Navy produces a secure, custom ebook
The secure Navy eReader Device will feature a digital library, but no Internet connectivity.
Defense Systems
Navy takes high-bandwidth satcom to the Arctic
Lockheed’s MUOS constellation can provide mobile connectivity up to 30 miles from the North Pole.
Defense Systems
Navy steps up electronic attack game with Growler
The full-spectrum aircraft boosts the service’s capabilities as electronic warfare becomes more important.
Ideas
Congress’s Chance to Fix Aircraft Carrier Drones
The Navy could have the drone the U.S. needs to protect carriers, if Congress steps up this week. By Shawn Brimley
Policy
Funding to Replace Nuclear Subs Up in the Air
Replacing the Ohio-class ballistic-missile sub won't happen this year, though that doesn't mean Congress is out of options yet. By Elaine M. Grossman
Defense Systems
Navy forms team to boost shipboard cybersecurity
SPAWAR creates the Cyber Readiness Team to address the risks often caused by legacy software.
Defense Systems
Partnership wants ‘non-traditional performers’ for national security work
Tandem NSI’s Deal Day event looks to match defense agencies with entrepreneurs and small businesses in areas such as robotics, 3D printing and cybersecurity.
Defense Systems
Navy advancing carrier-based drone program
NAVAIR issues a draft RFP to the four companies already working on designs for the UCLASS system, which the Navy expects to be operational by 2020.
Defense Systems
Self-healing paint could save Navy billions
Polyfibroblast, developed by Johns Hopkins and ONR, lets vehicle surfaces heal the way skin does and prevents corrosion to the metal underneath.
Defense Systems
Marine Corps helicopters to get next-gen mission computer
Northrop Grumman’s open-architecture FlightPro will have advanced multi-core processors, graphics and video capabilities.
Defense Systems
Next generation of high-tech destroyers takes to the seas
The newly christened USS Zumwalt has a smaller crew, stealthy design, electric propulsion and an advanced electro-optical and infrared suite.
Defense Systems
Navy’s mine-hunting drone takes over search for Malaysian airliner
The Bluefin-21, a prototype in the Navy’s Knifefish mine-hunting program, will map the ocean floor in the search area.
Defense Systems
Navy awards $46M support contract for Naval Electronic Surveillance Systems
Serco will provide technical support at SSC Pacific’s Security Systems Branch.
Defense Systems
Navy building one system for all records, task management
The DON TRACKER will eliminate duplication for shore-based commands.
Defense Systems
The quest for a universal remote for unmanned systems
QinetiQ NA targets Navy demand for common control of unmanned air and sea systems.
Science & Tech
The Navy Just Turned Seawater Into Jet Fuel
Researchers announce a major breakthrough, but don’t go filling your F-18 with ocean water just yet. By Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems
Navy researchers turn seawater into fuel
The 'game changer' process to create liquid hydrocarbons from the sea powers a scale-model WWII plane in a test, and could soon be powering a lot more.
Defense Systems