Defense Systems

Navy pursues advanced drone ship mine-hunting tech

The use of an entirely unmanned team of vehicles to search for mines frees complex amphibious operations from the threat of mines and protects the lives of Navy personnel.

Defense Systems

Navy IT security deal protects high-risk routers, chips & switches

A multiple award Navy contract seeks to harden high-risk IT areas using intrusion detection systems and encryptors.

Defense Systems

Navy extends laser sea mine detection technology

Northrop Grumman Airborne Laser Mine Detection System uses laser light pulses to map bodies of water potentially holding mines.

Defense Systems

New DOD software coding will increase private-sector involvement

A DOD “Code.mil” effort seeks to improve government-industry open source collaboration in the software industry.

Defense Systems

Special Ops Command advances new helo terrain-avoiding radar

The Silent Knight Radar gives helicopters and increased ability to maneuver, comprehend targets and coordinate navigation between air-and-ground operation.