DefenceTalkSecurity researchers said Wednesday they uncovered a “cyber mercenary” team which specializes in attacks on targets in Japan and South Korea, and warned of more operations of that nature. Kaspersky Labs identified the group as “Icefog,” and said evidence points to it being based in China. Based on the targets, the attackers appear to have […]https://www.defencetalk.com/researchers-warn-of-hit-and-run-cyber-attackers-49210/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin has submitted its competitive proposal for the U.S. Air Force’s Hosted Payload Solutions (HoPS) initiative aimed at leveraging commercial satellites for some government missions. According to the August 1 government solicitation, HoPS will provide the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and other U.S. government organizations with “a capability for hosting […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-usaf-satellite-hosted-payload-initiative-49190/

DefenceTalkSpace is a current and future battleground without terrain, where invisible enemies conceivably could mount undetectable attacks to devastating effect if the right deterrent and defensive plans aren’t pursued now, the assistant defense secretary for global strategic affairs told a think tank audience here Sept. 17. Madelyn R. Creedon spoke to a Stimson Center gathering […]https://www.defencetalk.com/official-describes-evolution-of-space-deterrence-49140/

DefenceTalkNow more than ever, Soldiers, Army civilians, and family members rely on the Internet to work, study, stay connected with family and friends, pay their bills or simply unwind. For criminals, the Internet provides an endless stream of potential targets to be victimized. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, continually receives […]https://www.defencetalk.com/cid-cyber-tips-protecting-your-online-identity-49123/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Air Force’s third Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite, designed and built by a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] team, is ready to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Launch is set for Sept. 18 with a two-hour launch window opening at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/usaf-ready-to-launch-third-advanced-extremely-high-frequency-satellite-49096/

DefenceTalkRaytheon and Falck Schmidt Defence Systems are debuting a remotely operated, mast-mounted, long-range reconnaissance and surveillance (LRRS) forward looking infrared (FLIR) system. The new system, displayed at the DSEI trade show, provides greater situational awareness while enhancing soldier safety by allowing the operator to stay under cover. “Raytheon’s FLIR sensor allows warfighters to detect targets […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-remotely-operated-long-range-surveillance-system-49066/

DefenceTalkMichigan State University research has put the possibility of bomb-detecting lasers at security checkpoints within reach. In the current issue of Applied Physics Letters, Marcos Dantus, MSU chemistry professor and founder of BioPhotonic Solutions, has developed a laser that can detect micro traces of explosive chemicals on clothing and luggage. “Since this method uses a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bomb-detecting-lasers-could-improve-security-checkpoints-49046/

DefenceTalkOf the many risks dismounted Soldiers face in the field, one of the most common is injury from carrying their gear-often topping 100 pounds-for extended periods over rough terrain. Heavy loads increase the likelihood of musculoskeletal injury and also exacerbate fatigue, which contributes to both acute and chronic injury and impedes Soldiers’ physical and cognitive […]https://www.defencetalk.com/warrior-web-closer-to-making-its-performance-improving-suit-a-reality-49006/

DefenceTalkThe next version of the America’s Army video game was released today and is now available for download. Players can register their Soldier name for the game at the America’s Army: Proving Ground website, www.americasarmy.com, and then jump into the Army action. America’s Army is developed out of the Software Engineering Directorate of the U.S. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-americas-army-video-game-download-48932/

DefenceTalkAMOS-4, built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for Spacecom, was successfully launched last night (August 31, 2013) from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, aboard a ZENIT 3SLB launcher. This morning (September 01, 2013) the satellite separated from the launcher’s last stage and has started communicating with the ground control station and mission control. IAI engineers have started Transfer […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-aerospace-industries-iai-has-successfully-launched-spacecoms-amos-4-48917/