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DIGEST13 MARCH 2018 – THE LATEST FROM DEFENSE SYSTEMS INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER

The Next Military-Industrial Complex: Global Business and National Security

In the future, the American defense establishment’s engagement

with the private sector will vary with the mission. The arms-length

procurement requirements of a dedicated industrial base for big-ticket

weapon systems are different from the requirements of frenetically

paced software development through co-investment. In turn, sovereign

“joint venturing” abroad through private enterprise can help solve

thorny security issues or facilitate diplomatic openings. However,

such relationships nevertheless morph because... Read More

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Is it possible that the future of information gathering will be up to robotic insects?

DSIAC staff tracked down technical publications regarding tiny, insect robots with an emphasis on the means of control and communication among swarms of unmanned autonomous systems, as well as organizations supporting such work. Research in both the private sector and academia was reported, focusing not only on the construction of miniature robots, but also the control of individuals and swarms. Read More

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Breakthroughs in Engine Propulsion Research with High-Performance Computing Also in this issue:• Warfighter Trust In Autonomy • Affordable Access to Low Earth Orbit• Strain Measurement as a Means of

Predictive Life-Cycle Analysis• Reliability Research for a

Maintenance-Free Operation Period

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AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO LOW EARTH ORBIT

STRAIN MEASUREMENT AS A MEANS OF PREDICTIVE LIFE-CYCLE ANALYSIS

RELIABILITY RESEARCH FOR A MAINTENANCE-FREE OPERATING PERIOD

BREAKTHROUGHS IN ENGINE PROPULSION RESEARCH WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING

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VOICE FROM THE COMMUNITY

My prior research has been in electro-optical systems and image processing to evaluate laser dazzling susceptibility of electro-optic systems. This work developed quantitative metrics usable

within existing optical system mission performance models.

Our current research focus is on creating intelligent systems for expeditionary warfare. Several research projects are underway on AI/ML analysis of sensor data, sensor architectures, and automated fire control. The research goal is to improve the quality of information presented to a warfighter, and enable faster decisions with lower cognitive load.

Dr. Joshua Borneman Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, Special Warfare and Expeditionary Systems Department, Chief Scientist for Expeditionary Warfare

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RECENT NEWS

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Air Force Pushes Ahead With Rocket Engine Efforts

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MILITARY SENSING

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NON-LETHAL WEAPONS

Improving Aviation Readiness is ‘Most Challenging’ for Marine Corps, Commandant Says

RMQSI

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SURVIVABILITY AND VULNERABILITY

The Army is Testing Replacement for the Hellfire Missile

WEAPON SYSTEMS

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AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

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ADVANCED MATERIALS

Guiding Laser Light with Thousands of Tiny Mirrors

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Unit-to-Unit Signature Variability of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), 2018 Distro. DAutonomous Systems

Micro 3D Printing of a Temperature-Responsive Hydrogel Using Projection Micro-Stereolithography, 2017 Distro. AAdvanced Materials

Laser Warning System (LWS) System Verification Test Eglin Land Test Quick-look Report (Test Reports), 2017 Distro. FDirected Energy

U.S. Army Research Laboratory and University of Notre Dame Distributed Sensing: Software Overview, 2017 Distro. AMilitary Sensing

Evaluation of Concepts for Measuring Dimensions of Bubbles Produced by Underwater Explosions, 1963 Distro. AEnergetics

Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Development Plan (draft AFLCMC Aea Development Plan Dtd 20161207 Qad 20170418), 2017 Distro. DNon-Lethal Weapons

Fire Suppressant Report – December 2017, 2017Distro. BSurvivability and Vulnerability

Air Delivered Nuclear Enterprise Nuclear Materiel Management Strategic Roadmap, 2017 Distro. DRMQSI

Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Architecture Development Product, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Product Set, 2017 Distro. DWeapons Systems

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