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Research and Development
October 2019
SPECIAL REPORT: Army Researchers Working to Boost Soldier Performance
By Connie LeeNATICK, Mass. — A push to prepare warfighters for multi-domain battle and conventional warfare has sparked a renewed interest in Army modernization. -
Research and Development
October 2019
SPECIAL REPORT: ARL Director Focused on Top 10 R&D Priorities
By Jon HarperThe Army Research Laboratory is zeroed in on key initiatives aimed at giving soldiers an edge on future battlefields against advanced adversaries. -
Research and Development
September 2019
Dragonflies Studied for Hypersonic Maneuverability
By Connie LeeDragonflies — a common sight in spring and summer — may be key to developing more precise and maneuverable missiles. -
Defense Department
August 2019
Pentagon Underinvesting in Artificial Intelligence
By Jon HarperIn recent years, defense officials have been banging the drum about the importance of adopting artificial intelligence to assist with everything from operating autonomous platforms to intelligence analysis to logistics and back office functions. But the Pentagon is not pumping enough money into this technology, according to one expert. -
Emerging Technologies
June 2019
Services Report Progress on Directed Energy Programs
With promises to reduce cost per shot and provide unlimited magazines, each of the services are betting their directed energy technology can give them an edge on the battlefield. -
Research and Development
May 2019
Army Uses Mad Scientist Gathering to Explore Emerging Technologies
By Connie LeeAUSTIN, Texas — To better understand new technologies and scientific efforts that could aid warfighters, the Army is connecting with industry and academia through its “Mad Scientist” initiative. -
Research and Development
May 2019
Army, Coast Guard Researchers Poised for Greater Collaboration
After entering into a memorandum of understanding, scientists and engineers from Coast Guard and Army research laboratories have been given the green light to collaborate on projects and share research assets and data. -
Special Operations
April 2019
SOCOM Aiming for Big Boost in R&D Funding
By Jon HarperPresident Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2020 budget request would give U.S. Special Operations Command a major increase in research, development, test and evaluation funding, as it pursues new capabilities to take on advanced adversaries. -
Emerging Technologies
April 2019
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Sandia Lab Pursuing Autonomy in Hypersonic Vehicles
By Connie LeeAUSTIN,Texas — Sandia National Laboratories is examining ways to integrate autonomous capabilities into hypersonic systems, Alex Roesler, deputy director of integrated military systems center at the facility said April 25. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
April 2019
JUST IN: DARPA, Army Teaming to Pursue New Swarming Capabilities
By Connie LeeAUSTIN,Texas — The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is examining ways to equip a small unit with swarming capabilities.
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