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Army consolidates computer hardware, software, sensors
The Army has ordered $53 million in a Mounted Family of Computer Systems to reduce the hardware footprint of force-tracking information and consolidate communications technology.
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Army CHESS moves to more commercial training software
An Army CHESS deal with Minitab Enterprise License Agreement to acquire commercial software for Lean Six Sigma software licenses.
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Pentagon, industry pursue increased data bus security
A private firm has developed new data bus cybersecurity technology which claims to identify attacks and cyber intruders more quickly.
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New soldier 'exosuit' creates sharper, stronger fighters
The Army Research Laboratory is testing a new suit with Iron Man like technology to help soldiers carry more weight and think more clearly.
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Army, BAE Systems accelerate AMPV networking tech
A contract modification allows BAE to fast-track networking hardware and software upgrades to the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle.
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Industry firm patents new cyber encryption technology
A private sector innovation firm is offering a new kind of encryption key security technology for the U.S. military services.
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Army, Congress evaluate the future of WIN-T
Senate authorizers have proposed more than $400 million in cuts to the Army’s flagship WIN-T network.
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Navy moves Next-Gen Jammer electronic warfare to next phase
By designing an electronic warfare jammer able to jam on multiple frequencies, the Next-Generation Jammer is expected to defeat cutting edge air defenses.
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New Army technology enables simultaneous multiple drone control
A new level of Army manned-unmanned teaming improves the ability of helicopter crews to track and identify enemy targets from the cockpit.
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Dismounted Army soldiers on the move will be able to view long-range, real-time drone feeds
New technology allows existing portable ground terminals to feed video from drones into smaller devices for dismounted soldiers.
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Army develops biometric sensors, future tech for soldiers
An Army laboratory is integrating a range of emerging technologies for soldiers, spanning sensors, lightweight body armor and wearable computers.
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Army soldiers encounter simulated Russian cyberattacks
A recent Army Cyber Quest exercise tested soldiers’ ability to identify and counter cyberattacks from potential adversaries such as Russia and China.
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Video Update 6-30-17: Air Force operationalizes new cybersecurity plans
Key elements of an Air Force seven-lines-of-attack cybersecurity initiative are being implemented across the force.
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Video Update 6-29-17: Air Force launches new space war effort
The Secretary of the Air Force has established a new office devoted to preparing the service for massive space war.
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Pentagon gives F-35 new avionics, mission systems for 2021
Lockheed awarded a contract to Harris to install advanced memory, storage and processing technology into F-35 avionics as part of a tech refresh.
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Air Force Research Lab develops brain-like sensory supercomputing
IBM and the AFRL are working on AI computer technology designed to replicate human perception.
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Air Force operationalizes new cybersecurity plans
Key elements of an Air Force seven-lines-of-attack cybersecurity initiative are being implemented across the force.
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Army soldiers increase simulated training prep for chem-bio attacks
General Dynamics Information Technology is upgrading web-based modeling and simulation technologies to prepare soldiers for emerging chemical and biological attacks.
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Wave-relay radio tech connects soldiers for underground combat
The Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is developing and testing a wave relay system to connect underground forces with above ground commanders.
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Air Force launches new space war effort
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson has established a new deputy chief of staff for space operations to sharpen the focus on being prepared for enemy attacks in space.
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