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Defense Innovation Board Makes First DoD Interim Recommendations

Posted on October 6, 2016 by glenn.selby

The Pentagon’s new Defense Innovation Board, whose members are some of the biggest stars in the science and technology universe, release interim recommendations.
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An artist's concept of the Air Force Research Laboratory/Boeing X-51A during flight. The X-51 WaveRider is an unmanned research scramjet for hypersonic flight. The X-51 program was a cooperative effort by the Air Force, the Defense Advanced Research Agency, NASA, Boeing and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. The program was managed by the Aerospace Systems Directorate in the Air Force Research Laboratory. X-51 technology will be used in the AFRL's high-speed strike weapon, a Mach 5-plus missile that's scheduled to enter service in the mid-2020s. (Photo Credit: Air Force Research Laboratory graphic)

Military Labs Developing World-Class Tech for Conflicts of Tomorrow

Posted on October 4, 2016 by glenn.selby

World-class scientists and engineers at military laboratories have been creating cutting-edge technologies for warfighters for nearly 100 years.

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Posted in Articles, Earth Sciences, Energy, Engineering, Featured, Rotator, STEM, Technology | Tagged Air Force Research Laboratory, ARL, Army Research Development and Engineering Command, Dr. Edward R. Franchi, Dr. Jeffery P. Holland, Dr. Philip Perconti, Maj. Gen. Robert D. McMurry | Comments Off

The image highlights the high density of nanoclusters of various sizes. Dr. Kristopher A. Darling, a materials scientist with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, published findings in the journal Nature describing the unexpected strength of copper nanostructures at high temperatures. (Photo Credit: David McNally, ARL Public Affairs)

Nano-Material Developed by Army Researchers Could Revolutionize Jet Engines

Posted on September 21, 2016 by glenn.selby

At the Army Research Laboratory, scientists are on the hunt for nano-materials that could improve engine technology in a big way.

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Posted in Articles, Cyber Security, Featured, Robots, Technology | Tagged army research laboratory, Dr. Kristopher A. Darling, jet turbine, nanotechnology | Comments Off

Dr. Ruzena Bajcsy, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

Brilliant at Any Age: ONR Researchers, Robots and MIT

Posted on September 18, 2016 by glenn.selby

Three researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) are being recognized as outstanding innovators by the MIT Technology Review.
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Posted in Articles, Featured, Rotator, Technology | Tagged Dr. Nora Ayanian, Dr. Ruzena Bajcsy, Dr. Sergey Levine, MIT, Office of Naval Research, onr, University of California-Berkeley, University of Southern California | Comments Off

NREIP Interns Impact Navy Technologies, Return to College

Posted on September 7, 2016 by glenn.selby

Summer interns who worked on technological programs crucial to national defense and security are heading back to classrooms at universities across the country with a new perspective about the U.S. Navy.
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Posted in Articles, Featured, Rotator, STEM, Technology | Tagged Alex Kniffin, Erik Hippchen, Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Virginia Commonwealth University | Comments Off

A mobile detection assessment response system patrols the perimeter of an airfield in Djibouti, July 9, 2016. It is an automated patrol vehicle able to navigate paths and detect threats in the vicinity. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.

DoD Studies ‘Terminator’ Weapons Conundrum, Selva Says

Posted on August 29, 2016 by glenn.selby

DoD is examining whether or not autonomous robots and vehicles are ethically sound and how they could possibly help service members.
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Posted in Featured, Robots, Rotator, Technology | Tagged Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, autonomous vehicles, Center for Strategic and International Studies, on Mars, Terminator | Comments Off

Bradley Steele, a graduate student and summer intern with the DOD High Performance Computing Internship Program, presents the results of his research Aug. 3, 2016, before a panel of scientists, engineers and fellow students. (Photo Credit: David McNally)

DOD Supercomputing Inspires Interns, Helps Army Researchers

Posted on August 22, 2016 by glenn.selby

Six graduate students recently concluded the DOD High Performance Computing Internship Program, or HIP, at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.
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Posted in Articles, Featured, Rotator, STEM, Technology | Tagged Dr. Luis Bravo, High Performance Computing Internship Program, supercomputing, U.S. Army Research Laboratory | Comments Off

Army Releases Disaster Response Video Game

Posted on July 31, 2016 by glenn.selby

A new Army video game is taking soldiers into the heart of foreign disaster zones and delivering real-world training from their laptop or tablet.
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