Defense Systems
Army seeks more mature network technologies for next NIE
The Army has issued a second sources sought notice that asked industry to deliver additional mature technologies to fill gaps in network communications systems at the Network Integration Evaluation exercise planned for spring 2012.
Defense Systems
Long-endurance airship scheduled for November flight
Northrop Grumman's long-endurance, multi-intelligence vehicle (LEMV) will undergo its first test flight in November after a three-month delay.
Defense Systems
UAV computer virus might be from gaming malware
The computer virus that worked its way into the system used to remotely pilot the Air Force’s armed unmanned aerial vehicles in September was not an intentional attack on the system but likely a result of malware used to steal log-ins and passwords used in online gaming.
Defense Systems
GEOINT 2011 to focus on integrated intelligence
Defense Systems staff will provide timely and detailed reporting on the GEOINT 2011 Symposium in San Antonio, Texas.
Defense Systems
Kiowa chopper loads up on interoperable capabilities
Bell Helicopter’s OH-58 Kiowa Warrior successfully demonstrated its ability to receive sensor video from a variety of the Army’s large unmanned aircraft systems at the service’s Manned Unmanned System Integration Capability demonstration held in September at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.
Defense Systems
Panetta accelerates full budget audit deadline
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has told the House Armed Services Committee that he wants DOD to complete a full audit of its budget by 2014, three years earlier than previously planned.
Defense Systems
JLENS passes latest milestone; is mission ready: Raytheon
The JLENS aerostat system has successfully completed a 14-day milestone test and is mission ready, according to manufacturer Raytheon.
Defense Systems
Air Force deems drone virus more nuisance than threat
The Air Force stated on Oct. 12 that the virus that recently infected the remote cockpits of its fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles operating over war zones was swiftly and easily contained.
Defense Systems
Air Force base failed to promptly report drone virus
Officials at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada knew for two weeks about a virus that infected the operation of drones flown remotely from the base over warzones in Southwestern Asia, but they chose not to inform Air Force cybersecurity officials about the situation.
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Air Force's Blue Devil airship undergoes testing
The Air Force is running tests on its optionally manned, giant airship Blue Devil Block 2 in preparation for deployment in Afghanistan by the middle of next year.
Defense Systems
Netherlands to join WGS program to boost military bandwidth
The Netherlands is planning to join the Wideband Global Satcom program to boost its military satellite communications capacity.
Defense Systems
2011 AUSA to offer insight into Army’s future force strength
The 2011 Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition will be held Oct. 10-12, and Defense Systems staff will be on site to furnish timely and comprehensive coverage of presentations by top Defense Department and Army civilian and military officials.
Defense Systems
Brits in Afghanistan have high praise for low-tech drones
Although the dominant intelligence story line for British forces in Afghanistan is the transition from the Hermes 450 to the Watchkeeper tactical unmanned aircraft system, the frontline troops are particularly keen on low-tech UAS platforms tailored to support specific missions.
Defense Systems
How the iPhone 4S reaps benefits of defense research
The iPhone's voice assistant is another example of how innovations funded by the defense establishment often find their way into every-day use by civilians.
Defense Systems
US armed drones struck by tenacious computer virus
Unmanned aerial vehicles flown remotely over Afghanistan and other areas have been struck by a computer virus that logs pilots' keystrokes.
Defense Systems
Unmanned K-Max ships out for Afghanistan
The Navy has picked the K-Max helicopter built jointly by Kaman Aerospace and Lockheed Martin for testing under battlefield conditions in Afghanistan to determine whether unmanned aircraft systems are suitable for transporting supplies around the battlefield.
Defense Systems
Rosenbach to head DOD cyber programs
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta appointed Oct. 4 former Senate staffer and private security consultant Eric Rosenbach to lead defense cyber programs.
Defense Systems
Army, Marines to test 'throwable' robots in Afghanistan
The Defense Department is in the process of responding to a joint urgent operational needs statement for an ultra-llght recon robot capable of supporting dismounted operations in Afghanistan.
Defense Systems
Lynn: Budget dilemma won't stop cyber warfare ramp up
Despite a major reduction in spending Defense official says the development of cyber warfare and long-range strike capabilities won't be compromised.
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