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DOD Science & Technology News

Sept. 26, 2011
In an era where new technologies are empowering potential enemies – state and non-state actors alike – our military must maintain its technological edge."
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta
Oct. 11, 2011

Given today's globalized access to knowledge and the rapid pace of technology development, innovation, speed, and agility have taken on a greater importance. The Department of Defense serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops – on and off the battlefield.

Engineers Develop Combat-Ready Chargers for Phones, Laptops

Thanks to the efforts of Army engineers, service members deployed to remote locations around the world will soon have lightweight chargers for mission critical electronic devices when access to a traditional electrical grid is unavailable. Story

Next-Generation Radar Gives
Soldiers Extra Protection

Thanks to the new Counter Target Acquisition radar system, soldiers will be provided with a 360-degree protective envelope or warning capability against incoming enemy rocket, artillery and mortar fire while in combat. Story

New Technology Heightens Pediatric Code Blue Response at Navy Hospital

Naval Hospital Bremerton's Staff Education Training Department recently implemented new simulation training technology during a "Code Blue" CPR drill with the Pediatrics Department to further hone the first responder skills of staff doctors, nurses and hospital corpsmen. Story