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The Color of Heat: How Quantum Cascade Lasers Solve the DoD’s Problem in Aircraft ProtectionA new laser technology has found its way into commercial production. Dubbed “quantum cascade laser” or “QCL”, this revolutionary technology has the potential to have a profound, positive effect for mi 
Special Forces SATCOM for the Most Dangerous Missions in the WorldSpecial operations forces rely on secure, assured communications for connectivity and situational awareness and connectivity in tactical environments for missions in all corners of the world. 
The Business of Blocking Access to an Invisible AreaSpecial operations forces demand the most advanced EW capabilities available to effectively conduct missions at the “tip of the spear” on the battlefield. 
Current Thermal Weapon Sights for SOF Are Great, What’s Coming Next is FantasticThe latest advancement in thermal weapon sights for SOF can be clipped in front of an existing day scope and is so sensitive it can visibly trace the bullet’s heat track on the trajectory to target. 
Electric Power: The Solution for Quiet, Stealthy BoatsElectric power propulsion is a better solution for clandestine missions in river and near-shore environments, delivering stealth for boat teams and warfighters. |
Building a Family of Computers Around Trusted Computer Needs for Secure Army Network ModernizationProtecting the Network that supports those who protect us is critical. Cybersecurity is one the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense’s (DOD) top priorities. 
Modernization Objectives Met by Innovative Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS II)The MFoCS II represents the continued design evolution of an innovative mission-critical platform computer, built with enough capabilities to anticipate the soldiers' future needs. 
OBVP: Generating Usable Power through Harnessed Vehicle EnergyAs the military adds innovative capabilities to vehicles, there is a critical need for additional power to support them. 
Leonardo DRS Partners with Dell to Launch Two Versions of Army Maintenance Support DevicesLeonardo DRS has partnered with Dell to launch two new versions of Maintenance Support Devices (MSD)—a Rugged and a Semi-Rugged COTS computer. |
ACMI Spells Opportunity for the Defense IndustryThe F-35 Lightning II is the world's most sophisticated fighter aircraft supporting the US Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and international partners. |
U.S. Army Decides on APS for M1 Anti-Armor Threat ProtectionBattle-tested and in continuous production, TROPHY™ is now being fast-tracked to qualification aboard the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. 
Maneuver Air Defense: Counter-Unmanned Ariel System (C-UAS) + Mobile Short-range Air Defense (M SHORAD)The Army recognized a need to rapidly close Maneuver Air Defense gaps in the BCTs, and the acquisition community, and industry are working together to get soldiers the capabilities they need quickly. 
To Protect With LightA new revolutionary laser technology, dubbed “quantum cascade laser” or “QCL”, has the potential to have a profound, positive effect for military aircraft survivability. |
New Targeting Device Offers Operational Versatility in a Light Modular PackageUnfavorable conditions are common for American Soldiers on battlefields around the world. They often operate in pitch-dark, fog, haze, dust, smoke and adverse weather. 
A Precision Medium Caliber Lethality Solution Available TodayAs threats evolve across the world, the U.S. Army must keep pace with its adversaries’ modernization efforts. 
Threats from Above: Urgency to Close the GapsIn the summer of 1997, I learned my first valuable lesson about how dangerous an enemy air threat can be to dismounted forces. |
Active Protection Systems (APS) Ready to Shield U.S. Combat Vehicles from Anti-Armor ThreatsAPS advanced technology is a top modernization priority which automatically detects and neutralizes incoming threat projectiles before they reach a target. 
Army Looking to Bring Big Firepower in a New Small Combat Vehicle PackageThe U.S. Army’s new Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) program is designed to bring a light, but powerful vehicle that can be airlifted into combat to boost the mobility and lethality 
Future Vertical Lift Program Will Bring Unparalleled Sensor SystemsA new generation of advanced sensors that will increase survivability and lethality while creating situational awareness that air crews only dream about. |
Tuning in to the InvisibleOperator awareness is a game-changing capability that provides pilots with last-minute awareness of threats signals that might be encountered during an in-flight operational mission 
When Improving Combat Communications, Less is Sometimes MoreBy significantly reducing size, weight and power with multi-function terminals that can take the place of multiple radios, it is possible for the aircrew and ground troops to more easily communicate i 
Stable Helicopter Hovering Made EasyAltitude hold & hover stabilization technology for Military Helicopters allows pilots to focus on the mission and crew safety 
Keeping Air Crews Constantly In-the-KnowMobile mapping of air and ground intelligence provides valuable situational awareness capabilities to Air Force pilots and aircrews. 
A Small but Vital Component for Jamming CommunicationsThe Marine Corps combats emerging communication threats through the Intrepid Tiger program that is equipped with a high-performance transceiver that scans for and jams enemy signals. |
Short History of US Army Electronic Warfare by contributing editor COL (Ret) Laurie Moe BuckhoutElectronic Warfare (EW) seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. It’s certainly been in the news. 
Modern Russian Electronic Warfare by contributing editor COL (Ret) Laurie Moe BuckhoutWhile we fought what we considered to be a relatively unsophisticated threat in the Middle East, we took our eyes off of the Russian “sleeping bear.” 
Modern Ground Electronic WarfareIn any modern conflict, the use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) is ubiquitous. All maneuver, fires and logistics elements in every modern force use RF-enabled capabilities... 
Bridging the EW GapThe U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Defense Science Board have recently called for action to close what they found to be gaps in our country’s Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities 
ELINT Technology Keeps Pace With ThreatsRussia, China and other global powers are strengthening their offensive and defensive postures by drawing on increasingly sophisticated commercial electronic technology, enabling them to design... |
Bringing Visibility to the InvisibleDetect suspicious targets through foliage and camouflaged obscurants. Maintain persistent surveillance in complete darkness or in the face of glare from external light. 
Rapid Target Acquisition Capability is Focus of Two New ProgramsSome of the most difficult combat occurs during nighttime operations. Combat losses and wounded can be high as the enemy often has the upper hand, lurking in unseen spaces known to only them... 
Direct-Fire Weapons Platform Ensure Over-Match CapabilityYou don’t take a knife to a gunfight. What you take are maybe one or two much bigger guns, perhaps a grenade launcher, and a couple of missiles if you can carry them. 
Using IR to Protect HelicoptersWhether in combat or during peacetime, there are many threats that persist for today’s military helicopters. These threats include hostile acts such as shoulder launched missiles... 
DRS Leads the Way For Next Generation Space PayloadsIt takes agility, affordability and innovation to conquer space. At a time when the ever-increasing demand for “data” is fueling a revolution in the approach to space... |
MFoCS "Key Leader" Program Drives Ground Force Battlefield ReadinessNew state-of-the-art ground combat networking technology, available to U.S. and Allied ground forces through the U.S. Army's Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) IDIQ contract... 
N.I.E. Update: A TOC on Wheels Steals the Show at Recent Network Integration EvaluationsWhat fundamental challenge has every ground combat commander shared since the beginning of time, from Alexander the Great to the leaders of today's U.S. Army? 
A "Magic Box" to Strengthen Battlefield AlliancesThis "magic box" may sound like something straight out of a disappearing act. In this case however, it's a fitting nickname for a family of products, developed by DRS Technologies... 
Mission Command on the Move Circa 2020Mission command has come a long way since the earliest days of warfare when distances on the battlefield were short, orders were simple, and commanders directed their forces with visual signals. |
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