The U.S. Department of Defense will begin examining its nuclear weapon capabilities with its Nuclear Posture Review, the department announced this week. President Donald Trump ordered the review on Jan. 27 shortly after assuming office with the stated goal of ensuring U.S. nuclear capabilities were still an effective deterrent to hostile forces. It was included […]
General Atomics Providing Battery for Semi-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
General Atomics has secured a contract to provide a battery to power the U.S. military’s developing Semi-Autonomous Hydrographic Reconnaissance Vehicle. Under the contract, awarded Monday, General Atomics will supply its Lithium-ion Fault Tolerant battery system, also known as LiFT. The Semi-Autonomous Hydrographic Reconnaissance Vehicle, or SAHRV, is a project intended to develop a platform for […]
General Atomics Building Ground Control Station for Drones
General Atomics received a $39.5 million contract modification to support production for an unmanned aircraft system ground control station. The contract, which calls for a station to manage medium-altitude craft, was awarded by the U.S. Air Force. Such stations are designed to allow military personnel to connect with remotely piloted aircraft such as the MQ-1 […]
Heron 1 UAV Becomes Operational in Singapore
Singapore’s defense ministry marked the full operational capability for its Heron 1 unmanned aerial vehicle during a ceremony on Wednesday. During the event, the country’s top defense officials praised the platform, noting its modern capabilities. Singapore Minister of Defense Dr. Ng Eng Hen says full operational capability for the Heron is an update for the country’s […]
U.S. Solar Market Set New Record in 2016
The solar market in the United States had its best year on record in 2016, according to researchers with the Solar Energy Industries Association. In a study published by the industry group, researchers note the solar market nearly doubled its previous record, and added more electric generating capacity than any other source for the first […]
Raytheon, Utilidata to Provide Cybersecurity for Power Utilities
Raytheon is collaborating with Utilidata to deliver defense-grade cybersecurity capabilities to power utilities. In a statement announcing the partnership, Raytheon says power utility companies have expressed interest in upgrading their cyber defenses. To deliver this capability, Utilidata is to provide threat detection and response technologies, while Raytheon will supply automation, threat hunting and managed security […]
Boeing to Acquire Liquid Robotics
Boeing will soon purchase autonomous maritime systems developer Liquid Robotics, expanding its seabed-to-space autonomous assets. Neither company has revealed the terms of the deal, or how much Boeing will pay for the acquisition. Boeing officials say the move is beneficial for their customers. “With Liquid Robotics’ innovative technology and Boeing’s leading intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance […]
Scientists Develop HIV Test Using a USB Stick
Researchers have developed a screening test for HIV that uses a USB stick to process data in a move they say vastly improves upon conventional methods. Typically, HIV screenings can take as long as three days to produce results. Scientists at Imperial College London and DNA Electronics say their novel solution is not only more accurate, but […]
Machine Learning Can Identify Suicidal Patients
Scientists say machine learning is up to 93 percent accurate in identifying a suicidal person based on their responses to interview questions. The algorithm was described in a study published in the journal Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. Researchers were able to use the tool to classify patients as being suicidal, mentally ill but not suicidal, or […]
Researchers Create Microfibers that Support Cell Growth
Microfibers designed by Iowa State University scientists may help medical professionals reconnect nerves and regenerate damaged tissues. The microfibers were designed as a scaffold to support the growth of neural stem cells, for potential use in U.S. Navy research into traumatic brain injury. Iowa State assistant professor Nastaran Hashemi says the microfibers have versatile medical […]