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CNO: Network, cyber connectivity key to future Naval superiority

IT upgrades and next generation platforms will help grow the Navy’s network use so that it can maintain maritime superiority.

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New mission simulator tests potential drone operators based on personality info

Assessing individuals who want to operate drones based on their performance, personality, and biology.

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Army cyber fighters are on the offensive against ISIS

Army cyber warriors will attack ISIS as long as it takes to succeed in destroying ISIS networks and communications.

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Next-gen biometric sensors monitor pilot distress

The Air Force is working on aircraft technology that will automatically adjust flight systems to keep pilots healthy and secure.

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DARPA Hackfest seeks innovators for software radio, drone integration

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

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Small DARPA drones fly without human or GPS help

Lightweight quadcopters may soon have the ability to fly autonomously, even in GPS-denied environments.

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CACI wins task order to provide Navy with information assurance

CACI’s information assurance upgrade is designed to strengthen cyber defense services for critical infrastructure systems.

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Navy sailors on surface ships to use digital touchscreen

A new software package for carrier flight deck planning will digitize onboard planning, briefing, and training.

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Marine Information Group created to bring cyber, information warfare support to frontlines

The new MEF Information Group will be the first Marine installation to focus fully on EW and cyber security.

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New thermal night vision goggles penetrate dark, smoky battlefields

The latest Army night vision technology allows soldiers to fight near-peer adversaries in dark or smoky conditions.

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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.

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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.

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Air Force adjusts pilot practices while waiting for hypoxia explanation

No “root cause” determined for F-35A pilot hypoxia symptoms, but pilot precautions are being implemented, according to the Air Force.

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

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

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Could small satellite usage double by 2020?

Small satellites offer opportunity for innovation, on-orbit upgrades, and more secure communication, according to experts.

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New BAE Systems software now both tracks and interprets ISR data

New movement tracking software that interprets data patterns is now part of BAE Systems’ GXP suite.

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Sea-based X-band radar program enhanced with new contract

The sea-based X-band radar system will receive data communication upgrades for its role in missile defense.

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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.