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US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile

The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.

By Courtney Albon

9 months ago

Army-led hackathon awards cash to autonomous off road vehicle developers

Goals: better sensing, GPS-free navigation and trust.

By Todd South

13 months ago

Navy: Rear admiral fired over 'inappropriate, personal relationship’

Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, NAVSEA’s commander, removed him as part of an administrative action and no charges have been preferred at this time.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

Pew! Pew! Pew! Laser-armed warships no longer science fiction

The Navy has never been closer to fielding directed-energy weapons.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Marines plan to experiment with autonomous helicopters

The new software allows a Marine with a tablet to send an unmanned helicopter to resupply troops.

By Jeff Schogol

5 years ago

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