Defense Systems

New tablet-controlled ruggedized drones will soon be operated by soldiers

A new drone is the size of a smartphone and increases situational awareness with infrared sensors and image processing.

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Soldiers will soon have rugged small personal drones

A new drone is the size of a smartphone and increases situational awareness with infrared sensors and image processing.

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Air Force Global Hawk gets remote communication and data sharing

The airborne communications gateway that allows communication over long distances and across different devices is being integrated with the EQ-4B unmanned Global Hawk aircraft.

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Air Force evaluates commercial options for new electronic warfare aircraft

A next-generation electronic warfare aircraft may utilize a small, powerful commercial jet frame.

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Navy anti-submarine drone-ship conducts minehunting testing

The Navy’s latest anti-submarine unmanned surface vehicle is scheduled for operational testing with additional counter-mine and surveillance payloads.

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Navy tests first aircraft carrier drone control system

New carrier mission control software system for drones will provide refueling and reconnaissance capabilities.

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Navy SM-6 software upgrades expand attack missions

The latest surface-to-air missile will incorporate three different warfare software packages.

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The Air Force bolsters its Cyberspace weapons systems

The Air Force’s latest cyber space weapons system increases control of cyberspace data for more versatile operational command.

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Hackers invited to “Hack the Air Force”

The hacking exercise could help reveal Air Force cyber vulnerabilities.

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Lockheed to add air defense to AN/TPQ-53 counter-fire radar

Short range air defense capabilities will be added to the counter-fire and counter-drone surveillance functions of the Army’s Lockheed AN/TPQ-53 counter-fire radar system.

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The Air Force upgrades its missile early warning systems

Harris Inc. will provide system engineering and software support as the Air Force’s advanced array missile detection radar systems receive improved communication, tracking, and identification capabilities.

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Navy approves testing for unmanned minesweeping system

The latest Navy unmanned surface counter-mine system will begin developmental testing with plans to integrate enhanced minehunting sonar technology.

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Navy fast-tracks new mine-hunting surface drone

The latest Navy unmanned surface counter-mine system will begin developmental testing with plans to integrate enhanced minehunting sonar technology.

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The Navy tests new augmented reality helmet, automation

2017 Trident Warrior exercise will offer a chance for sailors to operate cutting edge naval warfare technology.

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Marine Corp mobile location device to be ready by 2019

Marine Corp mobile location device to be ready by 2019 Summary: The latest rugged tablet, which will consolidate apps for mission and field data communication onto one device, is scheduled to be operational by 2019.

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Marine Corps develops new ruggedized tablet

The latest rugged tablet, which will consolidate apps for mission and field data communication onto one device, is scheduled to be operational by 2019.

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Navy’s Energy Magazine supports higher power demands on ships

The Energy Magazine concept will use new peak-shaving technology and next generation DC interfaces to make electric ships more combat mission-ready.

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Raytheon to develop new software for dispersed computers

Raytheon will develop new software and apps for that will allow mission commanders to use local networks and more versatile platforms.

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Navy requests proposals for new high power surface laser

The Navy is seeking a new surface laser weapon with counter-ISR technology for its destroyers that is twice as powerful as currently deployed laser weapons.