May 2013

Research and Development
Navy Launches New Experiments
   Opportunities abound for industry to add technical expertise to diverse scientific exploration efforts.
Meet Laser-Triggered, Origami-Like Pixie Dust
   A microelectromechanical system breakthrough offers a wide range of future warfighter aplications.
Second Skin for a Lighter Warfighter
   Academic, research and industry teams join forces to improve uniform materials.

COALITION INTEROPERABILITY
Changing the Course of Coalition Connectivity
    An unprecendented sector alters how technical needs are met in the current conflict and offers a blueprint for future functions.
Nations Strive for Interoperability
   An exercise evolves with technology as NATO refines command and control communications.

SEMAPHORE SERIES: C⁴ISR CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, PART III
Army Network Testing Increases Commonality
    As major systems are incorporated into the force incrementally, engineers proliferate their capabilities down to the warfighter.
Making Tactical Communications History
   A pair of U.S. Army units prepares to deploy with mobile unit technology.
Soldiers Shake Up NIE
    Moving forward through sequester, next fiscal year's evaluations include new contracts and contacts.

HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Adopts a High-Frequency Solution
    The synergy between operational planning and radar sensing provides enhanced search and rescue capabilities.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTARY
Does the Joint Information Environment Help or Hinder Coalition Interoperability?

INCOMING
Forward Deployed 3-D Printers Might Be the Next Warfighter Innovation