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AFRL’s Golden Horde program—developing networked, collaborative, autonomous (NCA) systems like swarming drones or “fire and forget” weapons

October 11, 2021 AI & IT, Air Force, Weapons Comments Off on AFRL’s Golden Horde program—developing networked, collaborative, autonomous (NCA) systems like swarming drones or “fire and forget” weapons

Current weapons generally fly a pre-designated mission. If the enemy does something unexpected, preprogrammed weapons are ineffective, and additional weapons may be required to complete the mission. Networked, collaborative and semi-autonomous weapons are advantageous since they observe and react to the enemy in real time, helping weapons overcome adversary defenses …

Ethernet technology’s continuous evolution to support 5G, Autonomous vehicles, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Military

October 11, 2021 Comm. & NW, Military Comments Off on Ethernet technology’s continuous evolution to support 5G, Autonomous vehicles, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Military

UK Strategic Command is expected to invest £1.5 billion in the next ten years to “build and sustain a ‘digital backbone’ to share and exploit vast amounts of data, through the cloud and secure networks”, according to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP. Embedded military systems are the foundation of this …

DARPA TRIAD to apply AI/ML to phased array antennas for Military Wireless communications and radar systems

October 9, 2021 AI & IT, Electronics & EW Comments Off on DARPA TRIAD to apply AI/ML to phased array antennas for Military Wireless communications and radar systems

The demands on Wireless communications and radar systems have been continuingly increasing as the need for accuracy, efficiency, and more advanced metrics become increasingly important. Many new applications will only be possible with antennas that consume less power in a lower profile than traditional mechanically steered dish antennas. These requirements …

DARPA LTLT program developing Cryogenic microelectronics for future Supercomputers and data centres

October 8, 2021 Electronics & EW Comments Off on DARPA LTLT program developing Cryogenic microelectronics for future Supercomputers and data centres

Over the last few decades, we have seen tremendous improvements in the performance and energy efficiency of computing and memory systems. With the rise in cloud computing, mobile devices and data volume, the demand for large data centres and supercomputers is continuing to grow as a result. In 1965 …

Ground-penetrating radar for Autonomous driving, to detection of Tunnel, landmine and buried IEDs

October 6, 2021 Electronics & EW, Security Comments Off on Ground-penetrating radar for Autonomous driving, to detection of Tunnel, landmine and buried IEDs

Radar is an electromagnetic sensor used for detecting, locating, tracking, and recognizing objects of various kinds at considerable distances. It operates by transmitting electromagnetic energy toward objects, commonly referred to as targets, and observing the echoes returned from them. Energy is emitted in various frequencies and wavelengths from large wavelength radio …

Hardware-in-the-loop simulation

October 3, 2021 AI & IT, Manufacturing Comments Off on Hardware-in-the-loop simulation

Modeling and simulation (M&S) is the use of models as a basis for simulations to develop data utilized for managerial or technical decision making. Modeling is the process of representing a model (e.g., physical, mathematical, or logical representation of a system, entity, phenomenon, or process) which includes its construction and …

3D Printing of Antennas and RF Electronics alleviate sourcing, manufacturability, and security concerns of defense and aerospace industries

October 2, 2021 Electronics & EW, Manufacturing Comments Off on 3D Printing of Antennas and RF Electronics alleviate sourcing, manufacturability, and security concerns of defense and aerospace industries

Additive manufacturing can reduce the time and material costs in a design cycle and enable the on-demand printing of customized parts. Recent advances in 3D printing technology now enable antennas and RF electronics to be designed and prototyped significantly faster than conventional manufacturing time scales. New multi-material 3D printers that …

Bio-ethylene (bio-based ethylene)

October 1, 2021 BioScience, Manufacturing, Material Comments Off on Bio-ethylene (bio-based ethylene)

Ethylene is a hidden organic chemical that is crucial to modern human life. It is hidden because it is a precursor to products used in most households worldwide but not sold directly to consumers. For example, ethylene is the chemical base for polyethylene (PET) bottles, car parts, buckets, pipes, and …

DARPA ECHO program testing epigenome or DNA changes for tracking exposure to threat agents, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) on Battlefield

September 30, 2021 BioScience, Threats Comments Off on DARPA ECHO program testing epigenome or DNA changes for tracking exposure to threat agents, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) on Battlefield

DARPA’s role and investments in defense-related research and development (R&D), including biological defense, has potential significance for the science and technology available to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and any future biological threats. In 2018, the Biological Technologies Office (BTO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) …

Army Network Modernization to provide secure communications for situational awareness and tactical combat targeting information to execute missions safely and successfully

September 29, 2021 Army, Comm. & NW, Doctrine & Strategy Comments Off on Army Network Modernization to provide secure communications for situational awareness and tactical combat targeting information to execute missions safely and successfully

Adversaries are increasingly utilizing the proliferation of sophisticated commercial communications and information technology (IT) on the battlefield allowing them to leverage advanced wireless technology like 5G and smartphones while actively moving in ground vehicles. They are also able to execute cyber and electronic warfare attacks in tactical settings that can …