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How is RFID tagging overcoming issues with shipping inaccuracies? How will RFID tagging reduce costs associated with claims and improper transactions? Justin Patton, University of Arkansas, RFID Laboratory discusses how RFID tagging is tackling the issue of shipping accuracy and reducing costs. He also discusses the 60 use cases for RFID value in the supply chain. Read more

'SWaP is Critical', says Dr Nibir Dhar, and he's right - reducing the overall size, weight and power required for military equipment is vital in nearly all military operations. Dhar, Program Manager of DARPA's 'AWARE' program explains the latest tech advancements being applied to night vision systems and how this will ultimately benefit the warfighter. Read on... Read more

No single imaging sensor can meet all the capabilities Marines require. Whether it's the ability to look through glass or to recognize faces in the dark, Marines require state of the art night vision technologies. In the following ‘Night Vision Systems preview’ Ryan Kresse, PM Optics R&D Engineer, highlights the future of optical systems and the SWaP challenges facing MARCORSYSCOM. http://bit.ly/J9umKp Read more

What strategies will effectively integrate business processes across the Army and supply chain? What are the best methods for supply chain management that can be taken from the private sector? Carlos Morrison, Corporate information Office Army G4 discusses the Single Army Logistics Enterprise (SALE) initiative and its ability to give the Army auditable processes. He also sheds light on the GCSS-Army, a key component of the overall Army enterprise strategy and explains how these recent initiatives are ensuring the supply chain isn’t broken. Read more

What effective approaches are being made to improve Maritime Domain Awareness? What are the latest technologies being used to secure the border in US ports and harbors? Dr Julie Pullen, DHS National Center of Excellence in Maritime Security, Stevens Institute of Technology discusses the Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce’s (CSR) layered and integrated approach to Maritime Domain Awareness. She also shares some success stories of new technologies, including passive underwater acoustics technology, that have been introduced to the harbors of Miami and New York/New Jersey. Read more

What capabilities will make robots more effective for the modern soldier? What considerations are made in the development of EOD robots? Dr Naomi Zirkind, US Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center explains the development of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robots and the challenges with capabilities developments and requirements. Dr Zirkind also discusses the focuses of future technological improvements to make robots smaller and lighter. Dr Naomi Zirkind will be speaking at the Military Robotics Summit taking place August 28-29, 2012 in Washington, DC. To find out more information, or to register visit:http://bit.ly/JBUdIX Read more

How significant are biometrics for border safety? What does increased biometric accuracy mean for Customs Border Protection Officers? Gary Wheeler, FBI, Criminal Justice Information Services Division discusses the role of biometrics in determining the potential threats of individuals, and the benefits of new technological developments in the shift away from the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System to the Next Generation Identification System. Read more

The Army’s previous C2 approach was to develop and field single purpose, non-integrated technologies. This approach resulted in asynchronously fielding of systems. The new ‘NIE’ [Network Integrations Evaluations] brings Soldiers, materiel developers, and engineers together in a realistic operational environment to leverage industry innovation and eliminate network integration burdens on deployed forces. This article defines capability set management, the most successful features of the NIE, and provides information to technology developers on what they need to know about the Network Integration Evaluations. Read on… Read more

How is robotic reconnaissance mitigating risk in tunnel detection? What challenges are involved in detecting tunnels? Amy Clymer, Operational Manager, Rapid Reaction Tunnel Detection Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) explores these issues and discusses NORAD-US Northern Command’s approach to tunnel detection technology. Read more

Anne Ward, Middle East Analyst examines the NTISR intelligence gathered in the Middle East and highlights what this has taught us about the complexity of intelligence in warfare. Read on to learn about SIGINT, the elimination of the Bin Laden threat, and why ‘Microclimates’ matter more now than ever… Read more

As the US continues to draw down in Afghanistan, the logistical needs of the troops are changing. The DLA remains steadfast to ensure they meet the demands of the troops. This means ‘supplying exactly what those combatant commanders need, when they need it’. William Kenny, ED-Troop Support examines the challenges and strategies to ensuring this is achieved efficiently and in a fiscally responsible way. Read more