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Army eager to learn lessons from upcoming battlefield tests
Field evaluations will set the stage for the planned deployment of the Army's long-awaited software-defined radios, mobile tactical communications and networking systems.
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Portable traffic generator spots network trouble
A portable traffic generator allows administrators to test network loads on the road.
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Cloud computing poised for major expansion
Major cloud projects will roll out in the public and private sectors over the course of the next 18 months.
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A primer on two-way collaboration
Openness and two-way communications are vital to collaboration between the public and private sectors.
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Why Facebook keeps security experts up at night
New social media sites are creating avenues for hackers, thieves and spies to access employee data and potentially infiltrate network defenses.
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Software tool speeds data searches for intell analysts
A new software tool allows analysts to search a variety of media streams more efficiently.
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Getting on the right side of disruptive technology
New computing systems and tools on the horizon can enhance operational processes and also foil adversaries.
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The wetware problem: Humans still the weakest link in network security
Human interaction creates a variety of security issues for DOD networks.
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DIA plans global delivery system for intell support
Agency is promoting secure information sharing with other government intelligence and analysis agencies.
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Skope cells help dispel fog of war
Small teams of analysts are using software to sort through intelligence data and find elusive targets for warfighters.
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'Invisible' commandos might stalk future battlefields
Researchers are looking into a variety of technologies to hide special forces from enemy sensors, while also providing improved night vision and situational awareness.
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Army tests comprehensive plan for wireless services
The Army Knowledge Online portal is serving as a mechanism to test a new wireless plan.
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Navy to deploy Fire Scouts to Afghanistan
The Navy's Fire Scout UAVs will provide coalition forces with more eyes over the battlefield.
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Army works to extend range of ground robot comms
Army effort seeks to increase the operational range of ground robots with help from flying communications relays.
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DOD's new cyber strategy likely to outline 'active defense'
The Defense Department's upcoming cyber strategy codifies cyber operations, network defenses and international cooperation.
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Ka-band satellite constellation to benefit military forces
Inmarsat's new constellation of communications satellites will offer military and civilian users improved broadband wide-area network service.
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Navy subs to get tactical updates through Deep Siren
An acoustic communications system is allowing U.S. Navy submarines to receive tactical data while submerged.
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Air Force to expand mission of missile defense satellite
The Air Force's troubled infrared missile detection satellite can be used to gather intelligence.
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Cyber warriors must pass tough tests
Government agencies need qualified cybersecurity specialists with active government clearances but are having difficulty finding them, a new study finds.
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