Defense Systems

DARPA solicitation seeks new methods to stop hacking, data breaches

DARPA is concerned that hackers might steal sensitive data from web browsers and other apps.

Defense Systems

DISA pilot program offers small, mobile combat tablet with secret data access

A new 8-inch tablet allows senior commanders to transmit secret information and view real-time video feeds.

Defense Systems

Palm-sized device gives Marines ability to carry lighter load and resupply often

With the handheld PCARD, Marines in the field can alert leaders to low supplies and build better logistical data.

Defense Systems

New version of JCREW will use same software for vehicles and ground fighters

The latest EW jammer for radio-controlled IEDs will use same software and architecture for ground fighters, vehicles, and compounds.

Defense Systems

SOCOM pursues handheld, software defined radio with built-in ISR receiver

A new handheld, two channel radio with a built-in ISR receiver allows software-programmable radios to view and distribute video in real time across a battlefield network.

Defense Systems

Soldier Nett Warrior device streams real-time drone video

A hand held, smartphone-like device used by Army soldiers in combat is now able to view and share real time video feeds from nearby drones and robots.

Science & Tech

US Army Seeks Internet-of-Battlefield-Things, Distributed Bot Swarms

After nearly two decades of war against technologically unsophisticated foes, the Army Research Lab is reorienting to counter China and Russia.

Defense Systems

DARPA Hackfest seeks innovators for software radio, drone integration

Registration closes on Saturday for DARPA’s Hackfest event for securely networking drones and radio.

Defense Systems

Dismounted Army soldiers on the move will be able to view long-range, real-time drone feeds

New technology allows existing portable ground terminals to feed video from drones into smaller devices for dismounted soldiers.

Defense Systems

Iraqi, Arabic and Pashto translation software now on soldier mobile devices

Raytheon has developed machine Iraqi, Arabic and Pashto translation software for laptops and smartphones.

Defense Systems

Dismounted soldiers will get a new precision firing app

Nett Warrior will feature a new precision firing software app that enables all-digital fire commands.

Defense Systems

Air Force is getting 100 handheld anti-drone “guns”

The Dronebuster III will provide troops with personal electronic jamming devices for disabling enemy drones.

Defense Systems

Wave-relay radio tech connects soldiers for underground combat

The Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is developing and testing a wave relay system to connect underground forces with above ground commanders.

Defense Systems

DARPA proposes new urban combat virtual battlespace software for smartphones

DARPA seeks a software prototype combining human and domain assets for better battlefield decision-making.

Science & Tech

The Future of Military IT: Gait Biometrics, Software Nets, and Photon Communicators

DISA director Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn talks about the tech he’s eyeing, some of which is barely out of the theoretical realm.

Defense Systems

New Special Forces radio packs add full-motion video

The new version of the Special Forces manpack radio system will have two-channel, video, and secure beyond-line-of-sight transmission capabilities

Defense Systems

Can Army electronic warfare and cyberattacks stop enemy tanks?

The Army is enhancing its cyber offensive and defensive capabilities with training exercises, portable electronic warfare kits and jamming-immune navigational technology.

Defense Systems

Navy CANES to protect sailor IT, satcom tech on ships

As the Navy integrates CANES technology across the fleet, the service increases connections and security among nodes on the network.

Defense Systems

Individual Soldiers can have lightweight, mobile satcom terminal

Made of composite materials, the HM500 is engineered to enable dismounted units to have stronger beyond-line-of-sight connectivity.