Troops soon will have access to an upgrade that allows them to counter one of their most complex foes—Mother Nature. A project at the U.S. Air Force Electronic Systems Center incorporates weather information with flight maps so crews can more quickly understand what the environment plans to throw their way and when.
The revelation that an unnamed defense contractor suffered a large-scale data breach emphasized the urgency and importance of a Defense Department strategy for operating in cyberspace.
The revelation that an unnamed defense contractor suffered a large-scale data breach emphasized the urgency and importance of a Defense Department strategy for operating in cyberspace.
By Rear Adm. Hamlin Tallent, USN (Ret.), and Capt. Thomas H. Lang, USN (Ret.)
The U.S. Navy may be setting itself up for strategic mismatches of historic proportions in the near future. While its perception of victory may be tainted by the vision of several aircraft carriers of the Imperial Japanese Fleet listing heavily, on fire and dead in the water during the Battle of Midway, today’s mismatch could likely center on the expectation of data flow in the face of an adversary’s ability to deny it.
The recent attack by Lulz Security on the CIA's networks and other breaches of major organizations have brought hacking and hacktivism to the public's attention, but these violations are only a small part of the larger landscape. Different assaults damaged networks worldwide earlier this year, and experts predict that what could happen in the future is even more frightening.
A new training system featuring armored autonomous robots could help the U.S. Marine Corps prepare snipers to face human enemies in battle. The smart mobile targets use Segway platforms to mimic human motion and behavior—even running for cover when a fellow robot gets hit.
Homefront Help is SIGNALConnections’ effort to support U.S. service members, veterans and their families. The column highlights programs that offer resources and assistance to the military community ranging from care packages to benefits and everything in between. In that same spirit, Homefront Help presents opportunities for readers to donate time, offer resources and send words of thanks to those who sacrifice for freedom. Programs that provide services are listed in red. Opportunities for the public to reach out to service members are listed in blue. Each program description includes a link to the organization's website, when available. Homefront Help also has a Facebook page where visitors can gather and share information.
Since 2004, this organization has offered support to Marines and their loved ones in Florida. In addition to working for active-duty families, the group reaches out to reservists, retired Marines, veterans, wounded warriors and those in boot camp or the delayed entry program. "Family" includes not only spouses and children but also mothers, fathers, siblings, grandparents and friends. Gold and Silver Star families are always welcome to seek support as well. Though dedicated to the Devil Dog community, the organization extends its outreach to include all military branches and other patriotic supporters.
A newly introduced video downlink technology transforms emergency responder vehicles, such as police squad cars or firetrucks, into mobile command centers. The in-car downlink system is touted by its maker as providing seamless integration into any first responder vehicle. Recently introduced by Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), the system can be integrated into the existing infrastructure on a squad car or first responder vehicle; no hardware or software modifications are required, and the system reportedly creates no interference with the existing computer set-up. IMT’s ruggedized Mobile Tactical Receiver lies at the heart of the system, which also includes a coded orthogonal frequency division multiplexer receiver with an Ethernet port for streaming video over Internet protocol or local or remote software to hardware decodes.
This allows many remote viewers, in addition to the first responder vehicle, to monitor the same video simultaneously, increasing situational awareness.
A newly introduced video downlink technology transforms emergency responder vehicles, such as police squad cars or firetrucks, into mobile command centers. The in-car downlink system is touted by its maker as providing seamless integration into any first responder vehicle. Recently introduced by Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), the system can be integrated into the existing infrastructure on a squad car or first responder vehicle; no hardware or software modifications are required, and the system reportedly creates no interference with the existing computer set-up. IMT’s ruggedized Mobile Tactical Receiver lies at the heart of the system, which also includes a coded orthogonal frequency division multiplexer receiver with an Ethernet port for streaming video over Internet protocol or local or remote software to hardware decodes.
This allows many remote viewers, in addition to the first responder vehicle, to monitor the same video simultaneously, increasing situational awareness.
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