Cybersecurity
Mahdi spyware operation broadens in the Middle East
Developers of malware have tweaked code to evade anti-virus programs.
Digital Government
Air Force seeks tech to ‘destroy, deny, degrade’ enemy computer systems
Document outlines the service’s push for offensive cyber capabilities.
Digital Government
MIT scientists devise Qurk to make data crowdsourcing easier
System could be used to help NASA, NOAA farm out data processing.
Emerging Tech
Engineers face hurdles making advanced chips for complex machines
Technology could limit innovations in computers, weapons systems
Emerging Tech
Hardware makes resurgence in Silicon Valley
As the costs of prototyping fall, hardware startups grow.
Digital Government
U.S. weapons sales hit record high amid tepid economy
But global arms market unlikely to see growth, report finds.
Modernization
Cloud computing software provider inks deal with In-Q-Tel
Adaptive Computing to develop cloud operating system for intel community.
Digital Government
China’s missile advances aim to thwart U.S. defenses, official says
Weapons makers will watch closely as new missiles emerge.
Emerging Tech
Pakistan summons U.S. diplomat to protest drone strikes
Complaint follows string of three attacks this week.
Digital Government
U.S. plans expansion of Asia missile defenses
Pentagon eyes defensive array with X-Band deployment.
Digital Government
White House worked with buyout firm to save refinery, union jobs
The Obama administration agreed to loosen environmental restrictions to seal the deal.
Emerging Tech
University of Florida tests tech for spotting pythons in the Everglades
Thermal imaging software for eco-drones has research uses.
Emerging Tech
NASA renews Caltech contract to oversee jet propulsion lab
The $8.5 billion award runs through Sept 2017.
Digital Government
Pentagon to bolster networks and cyberattack capabilities with ‘Plan X’
DARPA will fund tools to streamline and coordinate cyber espionage and other offensive operations.
Emerging Tech
MIT scientists create penny-sized rocket thruster
Technology could propel mini-satellites, reduce space clutter.
Emerging Tech
DARPA taps Northrop Grumman for advanced transceiver
Device will work across at least five radio frequencies.
Emerging Tech
Harvard researchers build squishy robots with camouflage abilities
Robots imitate soft-bodied creatures such as starfish.
Modernization
NIST seeks vulnerability analysis for military Android apps
Security tools would test range of mobile software applications used on the battlefield.
Emerging Tech
Developer of experimental batteries raises In-Q-Tel funding
Company is designing ultrathin, rechargeable zinc-based batteries.
Digital Government