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Mention the words “Future Combat Systems” around Army officials, lawmakers or think tank types and their gut reaction will inevitably be a groan. In fact, it’s probably not a good idea to mention the program in the presence of senior service officials at all. Eight years after its cancellation, some say the service’s reputation has
A Lockheed Martin prototype laser weapon system proved that an advanced system of sensors, software and specialized optics can deliver decisive lethality against unmanned aerial vehicle threats. In tests conducted with the U.S. Army”s Space and Missile Defense Command in August, the 30-kilowatt class ATHENA (Advanced Test High Energy Asset) system brought down five 10.8”
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed a computer-guided strategy that led to the discovery of two new materials in the laboratory. In a paper published in Nature, researchers describe an algorithm that uses chemical understanding of the structures of known materials to suggest which new combinations of atoms will create a new material
A new Industrial Internet Consortium testbed aims to tackle the inefficiency of scheduled preventative maintenance. With the real-time data flow of IIoT-enabled machines and components, predictive maintenance has the potential to make preventative maintenance obsolete. The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) was founded by AT&T, Cisco, General Electric, IBM and Intel in 2014. The IIC is
As the Army moves away from a fragmented approach to development, leaders want to bring multiple systems together. In a perfect world, everything would be interoperable, but to get there, engineers need to start with an interoperable development environment. “The Army does very well in fielding programs on a case-by-case basis, but as it moves
A new Industrial Internet Consortium testbed aims to tackle the inefficiency of scheduled preventative maintenance. With the real-time data flow of IIoT-enabled machines and components, predictive maintenance has the potential to make preventative maintenance obsolete. The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) was founded by AT&T, Cisco, General Electric, IBM and Intel in 2014. The IIC is
Researchers at a national lab have uncovered a magnesium compound that could store hydrogen more efficiently. Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are exploring ways to use an inexpensive and layered superconductor compound to efficiently store hydrogen. They have already discovered the key mechanism used by magnesium diboride (MgB2) to absorb hydrogen and the
A Chevrolet Colorado floated over large cement blocks down a road at General Motors Proving Ground at a good clip. At first listen, it’s like the truck is part of a silent film, but birds tweeting and leaves rustling validate the existence of sound. This is what it’s like to hear the ZH2 hydrogen cell-powered
It sounds like something straight out of Call of Duty video game sequel, James Bond movie, or Batman comic. Troops call in an air strike, but instead of high explosives, the pilots employ a weapon that screws with the enemy’s electronics, disabling them or making them catch fire or even explode, becoming little bombs in
Technology undoubtedly matters, but only rarely in the sense that an isolated technological achievement lends decisive advantage in tactical engagements. Rather, technological innovations and choices shape the ways in which military organizations, and the broader defense-industrial complex, approach the prospect of war. Each of these systems involved a radical rethink of organizational roles and priorities,
Boating through choppy waters can be an exciting but physically exhausting experience. Now researchers at Utah State University’s Splash Lab are taking steps toward the design of an inflatable speedboat that absorbs wave energy and provides a smoother ride for passengers. Their findings demonstrate for the first time the unique differences in water impact behavior
U.S. Air Force officials selected Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to mature design concepts and prove developmental technologies for the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile program. Lockheed and Raytheon are charged with developing the technologies and demonstrating reliability and maintainability of a replacement weapon. The aging ALCM will continue to face increasingly significant operational challenges