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Navy builds computer automation into new amphibious craft
After nearly 30 years of service, the existing fleet of the Navy’s landing craft is being updated as a new generation is being developed.
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Air Force Chief Scientist confirms F-35 will include artificial intelligence
Pilots will have more help from AI systems to manage data feeds and control drones.
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Pentagon, services seek cross-domain DCGS
New effort aims to ensure that DCGS analysts can find relevant information and quickly share it among service networks and within individual systems.
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Air Force, industry seek to cyber-protect weapons, fighter jets
Heavy reliance on networked technology has created a situation where larger platforms can be vulnerable to cyber attack and are in need of protection.
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Navy sailors get 12 official mobile “apps”
Sailors accustomed to using Androids and iPhones asked Navy leadership for apps so they could interact using smart phones.
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Navy sub-hunting drone ship goes on offense
The Navy is expanding the role of its emerging submarine-hunting drone ship so that it can conduct surface warfare missions, fire weapons and launch electronic attacks.
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Navy unmanned swarm boats can perceive what’s around them
A fast track program at ONR is developing unmanned surface vessels with new and expanded capabilities.
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Air Force explores commercial satellite resiliency
The service is evaluating new ways to protect communications from jamming and interference.
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Army networks its command-and-control systems
Command Post Computing Environment is a developmental effort to synchronize command center mobile and fixed-site applications.
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Army networks its command-and-control systems
Command Post Computing Environment is a developmental effort to synchronize command center mobile and fixed-site applications.
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Firm claims “dry submersible” emits almost no sound
Firm claims “dry submersible” emits almost no sound The Guardian uses battery banks to conduct undersea operations with almost no sound or acoustic signature. it uses a wide range of sensors, infrared night vision, range-finding image magnification radar and collision avoidance technology.
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Army solidifies tech improvements for Gray Eagle
Modeled after the retired and highly-successful Air Force Predator, the Gray Eagle has encountered some technical problems, which the Army is addressing with changes in the drone’s communication systems.
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Air Force, industry go on “offense” with cybersecurity
Emerging cyber defense tactics include a thorough assessment of prior cyber-attacks on government systems as a way of defending against them.
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Chinese seizure of underwater U.S. drone underscores UUV importance
UUV research and development amounted to $138 million in 2016, a 42-percent increase over the previous five-year average.
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Air Force: Cyber security extends beyond IT
Cybersecurity for the Air Force is no longer restricted primarily to IT but also increasingly pertinent to large platforms and networked weapons systems.
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Army expands manned-unmanned helicopter teaming
Army officials say the combination of the Apache’s lethal weapons and the drones’ sensors enable helicopter crews to find and go after dynamic or fast-moving targets from further ranges.
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Navy strengthens ship-based electronic warfare
The service is upgrading an electronic warfare sensor now on many guided missile cruisers and destroyers.
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Pentagon to unveil new electronic warfare strategy
The Pentagon’s soon-to-be published Electronic Warfare strategy calls for increased investment in advanced electronic warfare technology designed to defend U.S. assets and proactively use the electromagnetic spectrum to attack enemies.
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Army thermal sights for .50-cal connect to helmet display
Designed for the M2 .50-cal, M240 machine gun and Mk 19 grenade launcher, the system brings higher-resolution thermal imaging technology and increases field of view.
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Air Force counters ISIS explosive-laden drone attacks
Air Force ISR assets used electronic warfare to destroy two ISIS drones in combat.
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