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Next generation of ground robots will use mesh networking
The technology will allow robots to better function in underground and urban environments.
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Latest generation of rugged laptops for soldiers to include Intel i7 processor, Windows 10
Rugged laptops for soldiers in combat include upgraded commercial i7 processors and a Windows 10 operating system.
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Army Chief of Staff says cyber warriors need to adapt to new threat environment
Gen. Milley said increased training and tactical adaptability would be necessary for soldiers to confront near-peer threats.
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Army pushes recruiting and retaining cyber talent
The Army is taking aggressive steps to strengthen its cyber workforce through a series of ongoing evaluations.
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DOD Maven AI project develops first algorithms, starts testing
Project Maven has now four algorithms ready for testing.
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Army tests new targeting system in Alaska
JETS seeks to give forward observers the ability to call in precision fire with a lightweight package.
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Army looks towards gaming & big data to create prepared future force
At a TRADOC Mad Scientist Presentation, Dr. Rob Smith discussed the ways in which the Army could take lessons learned from the sports and videogame industries in harnessing data.
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The Army’s new medical data link connects medevac helicopters and hospitals
MEDHUB uses a system of wireless sensors to transmit real-time patient data to better prepare hospitals to treat them once they arrive.
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Army soldiers get new vision display sensors in mine-protected combat vehicles
The Army is developing a new touchscreen display for soldiers to access sensor data.
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Raytheon bets on open-architecture in its new DCGS intelligence analysis platform
Raytheon unveiled its commercial replacement for the services’ distributed common ground system.
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Army tests helicopter-based, tube-launched UAVs
The service hopes to field autonomous drones from its rotor-wing aircraft.
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Air Force Extends the Development of its Cyber Mission Platform
The service continues developing its first unified platform to operate and deploy offensive cyber tools.
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New Northrop, Navy electronic warfare tech expands aircraft attack envelope
Northrop’s next generation electronic warfare environment tech is designed to close multiple beam jammer gaps and cover a fuller spectrum of frequency bands.
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Air Force and industry rethink requirements to prep for space war
The emergence of new threats will require the Air Force and industry to rethink training and technical approaches to space strategy.
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Army looks to expand size and scope of cyber war unit
The Army’s Cyber Solutions Development unit is already expanding the number of cyber war soldiers and is growing its mission scope.
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New Army gaming prototype preps soldier for future war
Synthetic prototyping project uses simulated environments to inform the development and acquisitions priorities of the Army.
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New AF satellites offer more precise positioning capability
Air Force performs GPS III acoustic environmental testing prior to test launch.
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Marines develop lifesaving drone medevac mission help
Drones under development to deliver lifesaving supplies to injured fighters for longer than the typical golden hour.
