DARPA aims to merge payloads with protective containers that lie on the deep-ocean floor for years and recall them for use on demand. Cost and complexity limit the number of ships and weapon systems the Navy can support in forward…
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‘Live Synthetic’ Army’s Next Generation of Simulation
Soldiers from a brigade combat team are at a combat training site doing a routine live-fire exercise. Well, maybe not so routine. Suddenly enemy jets pop out of the clouds streaking toward them. The Soldiers scramble for cover as missiles…
Blimps to Watch for Drone, Cruise Missile Threats
The U.S. Military is deploying blimps, including two over Maryland, to provide surveillance against aerial attacks such as drones, rockets and cruise missiles. JLENS (Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System) is a set of two tethered…
VIDEO: Dirigible Will Watch World From High Above
StratoBus, a vehicle that is half drone and half satellite, will be able to carry out a wide range of missions, including observation, security, telecommunications, broadcasting and navigation.
Self-Healing Paint Could Halt Rust on Military Vehicles
A new additive could help military vehicles, including the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), heal like human skin and avoid costly maintenance as a result of corrosion, officials annonuced March 18th, 2014. Developed by The…
Military Robot Team Acquired by Google
Team SCHAFT, the highest-scoring team at the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Trials in December 2013, has elected to switch to the self-funded Track D of the program. The team was recently acquired by Google Inc. Team SCHAFT’s move frees funds…
