Connected Warrior

Army upgrades ruggedized vehicle-mounted computers, force tracking software

The Army is preparing to select a vendor to build a new Mounted Family of Computer Systems with faster processing speed and an improved user interface. Read More
Wired clothing could save troops from frostbite and bulky gear

The Natick Army Research Center in Massachusetts is working on a nanowire heating technology to keep soldiers warm with less bulk. Read More
Military expands ability to defend against radio-controlled explosives with new JCREW system

The JCREW I1B1 will protect foot soldiers by improving electronic countermeasure capabilities. Read More
Ground troops join pilots in tracking targets with augmented reality helmet displays

Thales is adapting their augmented reality target tracking technology to be mounted on the helmets of ground operators, as well as aircrew. Read More
Army, Navy, Marines acquire new ruggedized tablet for mobile ops

DT Research’s DT301 ruggedized tables are built with a magnesium alloy to ensure an ability to withstand rigorous terrain, combat conditions and wet conditions. Read More
New li-ion battery will make soldiers’ electronics more efficient and less explosive

The Army Research Laboratory has developed a hydrophobic gel coating that will make li-ion batteries safer for soldiers on the battlefield. Read More
Army virtual reality sensor aims to bring 360-degree view to human eyes

An Army research solicitation seeks sensor technology able to bring human eyes a 360-degree view of the battlefield. Read More
Army operates networked smartphone-equipped radios

MPU5 radios are engineered to form a self-healing, mobile ad hoc network able to operate in a wide range of challenging environments. Read More
U.S. expands role of ground robots for dismounted soldiers

Portable UGV's get smaller, networked for dismounted soldiers Read More
Soldiers field test EW rugged prototypes

The Army’s new prototype turns dismounted soldiers into electronic warriors, with just a pack and rugged tablet. Read More
Marine Corps acquires new ruggedized communications tech

The Marines will provide PacStar 400-series communications modules for vehicle-mounted and dismounted combat operations. Read More
AI will now have input in Air Force decision-making

AI programs will create predictive models for the Air Force as the first stage of Project Quantum’s push to bring smart software to military leaders. Read More
Air Force Research Lab tests new radio tech for GPS-denied environments

A new handheld device for ground forces aggregates radio signals to provide force location data in combat, without GPS. Read More
Fighters can monitor networks for cyber-attacks with new encryptor

The TACLANE-FLEX encryptor is NSA certified with software that can use multiple networks and detect cyber intrusions. Read More
GAO Finds Pentagon Still Struggling with Biometrics

A GAO report concludes that U.S. military operators lack confidence in biometrics technologies. Read More