Defense Systems
Army to begin Increment 3 of WIN-T program
Harris Corp will continue developing wireless networking technology for the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical program via a contract update through Lockheed Martin.
Defense Systems
6 secure wireless technologies developed for military
Fortress Technologies will be announcing six new mobile secure wireless communications products for vehicle and soldier networks at LandWarNet.
Defense Systems
Beyond-line-of-sight system designed for coalition forces
The U.S. military and NATO coalition forces now have a new system to extend communications in mountainous or difficult terrains.
Defense Systems
New port-based access control technology in support of STIG
Network Access Control systems are being developed in response to the requirements of the Defense Information Systems Agency Access Control in Support of Information Systems Security Technical Implementation Guide.
Defense Systems
New flash drives arrive on market for DOD
Companies are releasing newer, more secure removable media in response to the Defense Department banning flash drives and other such items last November.
Defense Systems
Army Research Lab to deploy emergency alert system
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center is installing the IP-based AtHoc IWSAlerts emergency system to communicate with its roughly 2,500 personnel throughout the United States.
Defense Systems
Army to provide soldiers with new portable power sources
The new technology will use M-25 fuel cells, a lighter alternative to a traditional batteries that last 72 hours or longer.
Defense Systems
DOD's social-media outreach missing some marks
Less than 10 percent of Health.mil visitors are younger than age 25, while 80 percent of the military community is between the ages of 18 and 25.
Defense Systems
Dugan to take over as new DARPA director
Regina Dugan was a program manager at DARPA from 1996 to 2000, where, among other projects, she led the “Dog’s Nose Program,” which focused on developing an advanced, field-portable system for detecting the explosive content of land mines.
Defense Systems
Army aims to protect personnel with alert system expansion
The Army has expanded its emergency notification system for the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley, doubling the number of protected personnel at the fort to 10,000.
Defense Systems
Gates acknowledges DOD is behind on the social-media curve
The Pentagon wants to be linked in to the world, but must remain wary of compromising operational security.
Defense Systems
Interagency turf battles put U.S. defense technologies at risk
Weapons and other defense-related technologies are in danger of falling into the wrong hands, according to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office.
Defense Systems
UAVs may have greener power source in solar cells
By integrating solar cells into the materials used to build unmanned aerial vehicles, the size and weight of the aircraft can be reduced and flight times increased.
Defense Systems
Ocean data system to aid in Coast Guard rescue missions
The Coast Guard can use maps of ocean surface currents to track probable paths of shipwreck victims and drifting lifeboats.
Defense Systems
Army Geospatial Center gets marching orders
The Army Geospatial Center will support the Army Battle Command System and integrate technologies and processes to give warfighters a geospatial common operational picture.
Defense Systems
Robotic exoskeleton lightens soldiers' load
Soldiers will be able to lift as much as 200 pounds using a new robotic exoskeleton that transfers the weight to the ground through battery-powered titanium legs.
Defense Systems
HMD upgrade to benefit Army's Land Warrior
The monocular HMD displays various video, computer, sight, map, GPS and other data for viewing in field, urban, cave or mountain environments in daylight or night.
Defense Systems
Military has mini supercomputer in works
Military personnel could soon have the power of a supercomputer in a wearable, 1-pound box. The mini-supercomputer is based on a 5.6-inch wide, 3.3-inch high, 1-inch deep unit.
Defense Systems
COTM device to give Army units better situational awareness
The device includes a satellite communications hub and two satellite COTM systems that will be installed on Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.
Defense Systems
Air Force flight-tests battlespace info exchange system
Air Force successfully tests a modified AC-130 gunship aircraft that enables the exchange of battlespace information between ground and airborne participants.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: