Defense Systems

Navy integrates new F-18 infrared sensor

Navy moves ahead with upgrades to fighter jet infrared sensor Summary: Boeing will develop the Super Hornet’s Block II infrared sensor, capable of operating in radar-denied environments

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New drone laser weapon could stop enemy missiles in boost phase

Proposals are being sought for a new high-altitude drone able to field a high energy laser for missile defense.

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Navy virtual reality technology will help upgrade ships and train sailors

A Navy research team has been given the Navy Innovation Award for using LIDAR technology and virtual reality software to model ships.

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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

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milCloud 2.0 upgraded with commercial cloud infrastructure

Almost half a billion dollars allotted for commercial cloud infrastructure within DISA milCloud.

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Army protects next generation navigation technology from cyber attacks

Military leaders discussed the progress and urgency of pursuing cyber security readiness at AFCEA’s Army IT Day.

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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.

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Army electronic warfare technology attacks and causes shift in tank

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

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DARPA proposes portable antenna for underwater drone communication

Low-frequency electromagnetic technology could allow for underwater-capable antennae small enough to be carried by drones.

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Amphibious Assault Ships Receive CANES IT software upgrade

The new generation of naval software architecture consolidates networks and uses commercial software to secure the system.

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Army Black Hawk helicopters will soon be unmanned

Tablet control autonomy will allow for optionally-piloted Black Hawks and reduce the risk of accidents.

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Future helicopters will be lighter, tablet operated and unmanned

Tablet control autonomy will allow for optionally-piloted Black Hawks and reduce the risk of accidents.

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Can soldier hand-held ruggedized drones be stealthy?

New drone can securely transmit surveillance data over longer ranges using a low frequency software module.

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Latest Lockheed hand-held ruggedized drone is designed for stealthy reconnaissance

New drone can securely transmit surveillance data over longer ranges using a low frequency software module.

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Air Force electronic weapons to get an electromagnetic power boost

Raytheon is investigating ways to bring speed-of-light power to electronic warfare systems.

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New Lockheed drone software processes 3D terrain maps in real-time

Lockheed Martin’s Hydra Fusion Tools technology uses photogrammetry software to create tactical maps from drone video feeds.

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Navy helicopters get hostile fire, laser warning technology

The Navy is enhancing its infrared missile warning system with upgraded hostile fire sensors and laser jamming capabilities.

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Navy upgrades aircraft defense system with laser warning technology

The Navy is enhancing its infrared missile warning system with upgraded hostile fire sensors and laser jamming capabilities.