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Defense intelligence officials struggle with mobile pilots

DIA is trying to find a balance between the advantages of wireless and the agency’s strict requirements for security.

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DIA reveals new gateway for disruptive technologies

Open Innovation Gateway will enable non-traditional technology providers to work more closely with the agency.

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UAVs, C4ISR systems aren’t always reliable, Pentagon report finds

Acquisition assessment also finds major defense contractors maintain profit margins despite cost overruns and schedule growth.

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How virtual reality helps improve weapons quickly, cheaply

The Army’s SWeET simulation system can display customized scenarios and instantaneously collect ballistics and user-response data.

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DOD looks to accelerate commercialization of military tech

AFRL, SPAWAR Pacific inventions will be made available for entrepreneurs to propose commercialization plans.

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Air Force gets serious about securing infrastructure

Engineers and cyber experts team up to develop standards and software to protect SCADA and other critical systems.

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DARPA initiative looks to push the limits of science, engineering

The Defense Sciences Office releases a BAA focusing on physics, chemistry and material sciences for new military capabilities.

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Excalibur S artillery shell can change course in flight

Raytheon's dual-guidance system can switch from GPS to laser guidance to hit moving targets, reduce collateral damage.

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DOD aims to make smart ID cards even smarter

CACs and PIV cards with increased security could be used as transit or credit cards.

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US cyber official: Treat IT architecture as a weapon

DOD also needs to take account of its infrastructure and develop the ability to respond quickly to attacks, Marine Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis says.

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DISA mulls laser system for satellite communications

All-optical systems potentially offer increased data transfer rates and better security while avoiding the crowded electromagnetic spectrum.

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Cyber conflict escalates: Second Chinese PLA hacking group accused

CrowdStrike releases a report implicating a Chinese military group in cyber espionage focusing on the satellite and aerospace industries.

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Russia to restrict military use of GPS stations in its territory

The retaliatory move comes in the wake of U.S. rejection of Russian GLONASS monitoring stations, but will have little effect on GPS users.

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Air Force switches contractors with $298M award for FAB-T satellite terminals

Raytheon snags contract from Boeing to provide terminals for “nuclear survivable” satcom.

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NSA accredits Lockheed Martin to help respond to cyberattacks

The agency’s National Security Cyber Assistance Program seeks to pre-approve vendors for cyber defense.

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Cyber Grand Challenge offers millions for better cyber defense

Automated cyber defenses developed for DARPA’s competition could eventually compete against human hackers.

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New program looks to develop GPS-level capabilities – without GPS

DARPA sets a proposers’ day to explore options for alternative positioning, navigation and timing systems.

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Air Force awards five-year deal for Joint Operation Planning tool

Under the contract, worth up to $98 million, Northrop Grumman will maintain and enhance the Strategic Command’s Collaborative Information Environment.

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Teleporting information sets stage for ‘cyber secure’ communications

ARL researchers using quantum entanglement to move images and data say the technology could lead to handheld teleportation-exfiltration devices.

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DARPA-funded augmented reality technology moves to commercial sector

Heads-up display software could appeal to gamers, military trainers.