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Senate committee contemplates new cyber career paths for DOD

Bonuses, incentive/special pay may be in store for cyber-mission employees.

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Cyber charges against China could raise the stakes for US commands

The first-of-a-kind cyber espionage charges against five Chinese military officials will sharpen the focus on the cyber domain.

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Tiny robots could conduct surveillance, search houses for soldiers

ARL partners with academia and industry to develop technologies for autonomous, insect-sized systems.

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DOD, DHS collaborate to improve anti-IED measures

Departments leverage each other’s apps and systems, adapting them for their own use.

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Android device can detect types and levels of radiation

The pocket-sized GammaSight radionuclide identifier links with mobile devices for analysis, data management.

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Navy IT chief Halvorsen named acting DOD CIO

The appointment comes two weeks after Teri Takai’s resignation.

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US 'tremendously damaged' by Snowden disclosures

Cyber threats will continue to become more sophisticated and pervasive, with wide-ranging impacts, former national security adviser Tom Donilon says.

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NeRDs at sea: Navy produces a secure, custom ebook

The secure Navy eReader Device will feature a digital library, but no Internet connectivity.

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Launching a tech startup? Try national security

Agencies in search of talent are working to lower the barriers for small businesses and help with commercialization.

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Navy takes high-bandwidth satcom to the Arctic

Lockheed’s MUOS constellation can provide mobile connectivity up to 30 miles from the North Pole.

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A flying car, of sorts: Helicopter/ground vehicle hybrid takes flight

Black Knight Transformer could conduct casualty rescue, cargo resupply missions.

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DARPA renews efforts to deal with a crowded, contested spectrum

New amendment seeks proposals for RadioMap and SSPARC programs.

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Partnership wants ‘non-traditional performers’ for national security work

Tandem NSI’s Deal Day event looks to match defense agencies with entrepreneurs and small businesses in areas such as robotics, 3D printing and cybersecurity.

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Small drones to get more autonomous capabilities

Lockheed Martin demonstrates ground control software and flight control systems for small UAVs.

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Marine Corps helicopters to get next-gen mission computer

Northrop Grumman’s open-architecture FlightPro will have advanced multi-core processors, graphics and video capabilities.

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Critical military satellite systems are vulnerable to hacking

Military operations, navigation systems and flight safety controls could be at risk, according to analysis by IOActive.

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Drop-in autonomous system would reduce flight crews

DARPA is developing a removable kit that would increase flight automation, allowing pilots to focus on mission-level supervision.

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Air Force's BATMAN team testing Google Glass

Researchers developing medical app for smartphones, tablets and Google Glass to be used by pararescue jumpers.

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Next generation of high-tech destroyers takes to the seas

The newly christened USS Zumwalt has a smaller crew, stealthy design, electric propulsion and an advanced electro-optical and infrared suite.

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Air Force: Pilots will fly by remote on many future missions

RPA vector report covers current operations and a future vision for remotely piloted and autonomous systems.