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IARPA wants intel tools that can predict the future
IARPA is interested in proposals ranging four broad topics – anticipatory intelligence, analysis, operations and collection – to better integrate intelligence.
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DARPA looks to improve tracking of objects in space
The Pentagon's research arm has a plan to increase fidelity in tracking satellites, other assets and debris in orbit.
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Vermont Guard gears up for major cyber exercise
The Guard, preparing for the large Vigilant Guard cyber exercise in protecting critical infrastructure, is asking for contractor assistance in spinning up a cyber range.
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Carlin: U.S. is looking to unite on cyber deterrence
The assistant attorney general provided additional insights into what a whole-of-government strategy in cyberspace might look like.
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Cyber Command getting closer to full deployment
Military officials tell Congress of progress in building the cyber mission force and provided examples of military operations in cyberspace.
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Army Forces Command looking for cyber and EW support
The command is seeking support from industry for improving its cyber and electronic warfare operations.
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DOD looks to develop a preemptive approach to network defense
The Joint Force Headquarters for the DOD Information Network, a subordinate command of Cyber Command, is developing a strategic plan for defending its networks around the world.
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Cyber forces prepare for an attack on a grand scale
In the annual Cyber Guard exercise, DOD worked with organizations across all sectors to simulate the response to a coordinated cyberattack.
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To keep pace, military targets rapid prototyping and faster acquisition
Officials have expressed exasperation over the bulky acquisition process, which does not scale at “cyber speed.”
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Analytics could be the key to cyber defense
DOD officials talk about the automated, big data tools that could do a lot to protect DOD networks.
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Widespread battle-ready wearables likely still far off
Despite technology improvements, an Air Force scientist says a majority of wearable devices aren’t ready for the field.
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Army looks to boost security, bandwidth with network modernization
Officials say open standards, cloud architectures are keys to making their network more efficient and effective.
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SAIC wins big Cyber Command support contract
SAIC will be providing a raft of support duties as the prime contractor under a recent deal totaling up to $460 million
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Navy wants drones to help drones
The Office of Naval Research is looking for other unmanned platforms to provide data transfers and refuel unmanned surface vehicles at sea.
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Bluefin’s SandShark a new breed of small, versatile underwater drones
The autonomous UUV, weighing less than 15 pounds, is capable of a variety of missions, including operating in swarms.
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Drone maker demos a detect-and-avoid system for its lead UAS
Reaper and Predator manufacturer General Atomics puts its Due Regard Radar to the test, while also achieving a new flight endurance record for the Reaper.
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Air Force looking for next-gen sensors
AFRL puts out a call for technologies to improve targeting via new electro-optical sensors for ISR and situation awareness.
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Air Force: Cyber is a factor in future air superiority
Two studies point out that cyber activities and a changing threat landscape are having an impact on how the service approaches operations in air and space.
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Air Force turns its attention to small UAS platforms
The proliferation of small systems present a threat, but also an opportunity, the service says in a recently released 20-year plan for small UAS.
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