Northrop, Raytheon Provide Architectures for Recent DARPA Swarm Test
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency conducted the third field experiment under an effort that aims to implement the use of autonomous swarms in urban operations.
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Johns Hopkins APL Interstellar Probe Concept Passes Critical Review
NASA has conducted critical review efforts for a Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory concept that will work to analyze space particle acceleration processes as well as the interaction of solar wind and cast-off winds from other stars.
STS International’s David Morgan: Rare Earth Elements Key Component of US Supply Chain
David Morgan, co-founder and vice president of operations at STS International, told Federal News Network in an interview published Tuesday about the importance of rare earth elements in the U.S. supply chain. REE is “a critical component of the entire supply chain because it's the beginning, the nexus of what all of the electronics come from. So, if you don't have those, you can't build them,†Morgan said.
Army Seeks Web-Based Services for Social Media Investigations
The U.S. Army has issued a request for quotation for software that will help the service branch investigate felonies.
Mercury Systems Offers New Tech for Enhanced Data Center Performance
Mercury Systems has unveiled a new switch fabric module technology designed to help customers build defense-tailored data center architectures.
ST Engineering Subsidiary Demos Simulation Tech for Army; William Cole Quoted
A subsidiary of ST Engineering North America has tested a common synthetic environment that consists of training management and simulation software designed to help the U.S. Army plan and evaluate personnel exercises.
Artel, SES GS, Leidos Deliver Satcom Service to Support Antarctica-Based Research Facility
Leidos, network technology firm Artel and SES Government Solutions have partnered to address data transmission needs of an Antarctica-based research station.
Telephonics Wraps Up Flight Demo for Mosaic Imaging Radar Tech
Telephonics tested a maritime surveillance radar system aboard an MH-60S Seahawk aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy.
Textron Explores Integration of Surface Warfare Tech Into Unmanned Vehicle; Wayne Prender Quoted
Textron plans to incorporate amphibious and surface warfare capabilities into a long-range unmanned vessel designed to help the U.S. Navy carry out minesweeping operations, USNI News reported Wednesday.
BAE’s Mark Vriesenga: Changing Battlefield Requires Dynamic Cyber Approach
Mark Vriesenga, director of model-based enterprise engineering at BAE Systems, said the modern battlefield is increasingly challenging cyber resilience and requires the pursuit of dynamic practices.