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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.
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