Defense Systems

Joint Strike Fighter to get better targeting abilities

The stealth fighter plane will be fitted with new sensor technology.

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DOD modernizes cryptographic device

The Defense Department is modernizing its cryptographic key fill technology, replacing its currently used yet obsolete KYK-13 devices with Really Simple Key Loader from Sypris Electronics.

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Army continues march toward better tech

New contract for CACI furthers Army's R&D push.

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DOD approves new credentials for security professionals

The Defense Department approved the (ISC) 2 Certification and Accreditation Professional, which requires that all DOD information assurance workers obtain a professional certification accredited under the global ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024.

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Navy to increase broadband speed tenfold

The Navy is about to install new satellite technology that will increase bandwidth by up to 10 times what is currently available on board ships.

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Lightweight Land Warrior gets second wind

The U.S. Army is continuing the resurrection of its Land Warrior program, which was officially canceled by the Department of Defense in February 2007. The program provides a package of technological tools for combat personnel, including computers, global positioning systems and radios.

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Live OpenVPX system unveiled at Milcom

Demonstrated at the Milcom 2009 Conference, the first live OpenVPX system is a response to the DOD's mandate to improve implementation of open standards and interoperability.

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New remote-sensing satellite to offer expanded services

A new high-resolution, remote-sensing satellite successfully launched into orbit Oct. 8 will boost data collection capacity and offer expanded services to civilian and defense customers.

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Army creates office to rework Future Combat Systems

Program Executive Office Integration will support warfighter technology modernization — and current and future acquisitions — under the restructuring of the Future Combat Systems program.

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Broadcasting technology enhances battlefield ops

The U.S. Joint Forces Command will be using the same technology sports broadcasters use to assemble the day’s top highlights to improve battlefield decision-making.

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Marines to use Adobe Acrobat for global communications

The Marine Corps has selected Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro to enable Marines to communicate worldwide.

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PC Central offers secure data transmission for remote-desktop environments

The first deployment of the product will take place with 60 users in the military beginning in September.

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New mesh-networking solutions introduced

Fortress Technologies introduced several mesh-networking solutions at the LandWarNet 2009 conference.

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Aruba Networks' new wireless LAN solution has FIPS 140-2 security

Aruba Networks says its ArubaOS Release 3 802.11n wireless LAN solution has been validated as being Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 compliant for cryptographic security.

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VOIP solutions aimed at aiding military's battlefield strategy

Using VoiceWise Server Series Universal Access Devices, the new products enable secure communications with both wired and wireless networks.

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New mobile computer developed for military

An increasing need for soldiers to transmit data in the field has led to the development of a new mobile computer.

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Air Force certifies RFID devices for aircraft use

The Air Force has certified Savi Technology's radio frequency identification asset tracking and security devices for use aboard all sizes and classifications of fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft that transport supplies for the Defense Department.

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Army adds data protection solution to approved products list

Fidelis Extrusion Prevention System protects operations security and classified data from within the organization as well as from external attacks.

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New broadband satellite router geared toward military

Introduced at LandWarNet 2009, the router has integrated Federal Information Processing Standards 140-2 cryptographic security.

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DOD certifies Defense Switched Network connectivity solution

The Defense Department has certified a Defense Switched Network (DSN) connectivity solution from PacStar and Cisco Systems.