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It’s time to fully fund the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft

The defense budget is the place to stop the decline in the Air Force's size and capabilities and begin its rebuilding, the authors of this op-ed argue.

By Douglas A. Birkley and Heather Penney

2 months ago

Taiwan taps satellite hookups to help down invading drones

"This will help prevent systemic collapse of the core communication network in potential future conflicts,” said the CEO of Tron Future.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

8 months ago

How 30-day prototyping could solve the Army’s cyber-buying woes

A new Army strategy for cyber-specific acquisition zeroes in on rapid prototyping.

By Amber Corrin

7 years ago

Three of five JSTARS damaged in engine mishap back in action

Three of the five E-8C reconnaissance airplanes that were damaged in an engine mishap Dec. 19 have resumed mission-ready status.

By Stephen Losey

7 years ago

DARPA hopes to swarm drones out of C-130s in 2019 test

The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency plans to demonstrate the ability to launch and recover swarms of drones from a C-130 sometime in 2019.

By Kyle Rempfer

8 years ago

Planet Labs adds 10 imagery satellites to its flock

The six SkySat spacecraft and four miniature Dove satellites were launched Tuesday afternoon aboard an Orbital ATK Minotaur C rocket.

8 years ago

Navy enhancing its electronic warfare systems

Engility Corp. has been awarded a modification on a five-year contract to perform EW services for U.S. Navy and Australian aircraft.

By Michael Peck

8 years ago

Army wants next-gen situational awareness sensors

Under a contract with the Army’s Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, Lockheed Martin will create a multi-modal sensor fusion testbed for technologies to enhance rotary-wing aircraft pilots in GPS-denied and degraded visual environments.

By Michael Peck

8 years ago

‘No silver bullet’: Pentagon struggles to defeat drones in cat-and-mouse game

The Army, as well as the other services and Pentagon organizations, are on a quest to find enduring countermeasures to defeat enemy drones in what has become a cat-and-mouse game.

By Jen Judson

8 years ago

F-35 data stolen in Australian hack ... but no classified info

The 2016 hacking of an Australian company, which resulted in the theft of data from military programs like the F-35 and P-8 surveillance aircraft, did not compromise any classified information linked to the joint strike fighter.

By Valerie Insinna

8 years ago

AeroVironment upgrades UAS for secure Defense Department spectrum

The new UAS are compatible with the military’s new M1, M2 and M5 radio frequencies.

By Michael Peck

8 years ago

Insitu wins Navy UAS support contract

The company will support operations and maintenance of the ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system in the Pacific theater.

By Michael Peck

8 years ago

Latest ""

Opinion

It’s time to fully fund the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft

The defense budget is the place to stop the decline in the Air Force's size and capabilities and begin its rebuilding, the authors of this op-ed argue.

Taiwan taps satellite hookups to help down invading drones

"This will help prevent systemic collapse of the core communication network in potential future conflicts,” said the CEO of Tron Future.

How 30-day prototyping could solve the Army’s cyber-buying woes

A new Army strategy for cyber-specific acquisition zeroes in on rapid prototyping.

Three of five JSTARS damaged in engine mishap back in action

Three of the five E-8C reconnaissance airplanes that were damaged in an engine mishap Dec. 19 have resumed mission-ready status.

DARPA hopes to swarm drones out of C-130s in 2019 test

The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency plans to demonstrate the ability to launch and recover swarms of drones from a C-130 sometime in 2019.

Planet Labs adds 10 imagery satellites to its flock

The six SkySat spacecraft and four miniature Dove satellites were launched Tuesday afternoon aboard an Orbital ATK Minotaur C rocket.

Navy enhancing its electronic warfare systems

Engility Corp. has been awarded a modification on a five-year contract to perform EW services for U.S. Navy and Australian aircraft.

Army wants next-gen situational awareness sensors

Under a contract with the Army’s Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, Lockheed Martin will create a multi-modal sensor fusion testbed for technologies to enhance rotary-wing aircraft pilots in GPS-denied and degraded visual environments.

‘No silver bullet’: Pentagon struggles to defeat drones in cat-and-mouse game

The Army, as well as the other services and Pentagon organizations, are on a quest to find enduring countermeasures to defeat enemy drones in what has become a cat-and-mouse game.

F-35 data stolen in Australian hack ... but no classified info

The 2016 hacking of an Australian company, which resulted in the theft of data from military programs like the F-35 and P-8 surveillance aircraft, did not compromise any classified information linked to the joint strike fighter.

AeroVironment upgrades UAS for secure Defense Department spectrum

The new UAS are compatible with the military’s new M1, M2 and M5 radio frequencies.

Insitu wins Navy UAS support contract

The company will support operations and maintenance of the ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system in the Pacific theater.

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Driscoll says the Army has ‘been a bad customer’ in the defense purchasing process

Why the Army is cutting light tanks and other high-price-tag programs

Eying a Starlink alternative, France to boost Eutelsat stake

Autonomous Data Fusion on the Modern Battlefield

DOD 8140 Compliance Guide for Cyber Workforce Leaders

York’s experimental communications satellite ready for launch

House proposes manufacturing network to boost wartime arms production