http://news.cnet.com/8300-13639_3-42.html en-us Mark Rutherford looks at how the military merges with the digital age 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:05:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10391977-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech The U.S. is investing in Hendra virus research because of fears it may be used in biological warfare. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10391977-42.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:05:00 PST Mark Rutherford http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10389576-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech Researchers devise a way for Micro Air Vehicles to fly in GPS-denied areas without getting lost or crashing. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10389576-42.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:21:00 PST Mark Rutherford http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10388439-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech TARDEC to showcase autonomous robotic systems designed to perform under-vehicle inspections for explosive weapons, while keeping soldiers out of harm's way. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10388439-42.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:16:00 PST Mark Rutherford http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10387987-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech Novint Technologies wins military contract to develop a remote touch kit for the iRobot PacBot that will allow soldiers to "feel" robot's grip. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10387987-42.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:48:00 PST Mark Rutherford http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10385217-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech VW and Stanford University feature "first ever" autonomous parking demonstration by driverless car at lab dedication ceremony. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10385217-42.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:52:00 PDT Mark Rutherford http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10383254-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech In project called Vulture II, three teams are vying for DARPA contract to build high-altitude, electric-propelled unmanned demonstrator aircraft. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10383254-42.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:02:00 PDT Mark Rutherford http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10381621-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech Chinese military sees information dominance as key to future victories, with the U.S. government and private industry likely targets, according to a report. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10381621-42.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:03:00 PDT Mark Rutherford http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10380405-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech Will orders for Israel Aerospace Industries' six-wheel robotic "beast of burden," designed to carry 440 pounds of foot soldiers' stuff for 72 hours sans refueling, roll in? http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10380405-42.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:00 PDT Mark Rutherford http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10377358-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech High-concept MAV takes off with fixed wings and counter-rotating propellers, allowing it to operate with high aerodynamic efficiency--even in adverse conditions, according to its creator. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10377358-42.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:06:00 PDT Mark Rutherford http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10375164-42.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MilitaryTech Cyberwarfare good way to bother the enemy, but no way to win a war, according to RAND author. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10375164-42.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:30:00 PDT Mark Rutherford