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US Soldiers Make Real 'Predator' Machine Gun Pack

Jeremy Hsu, InnovationNewsDaily Senior Writer 16 May 2012 10:30 AM ET

The science fiction film Predator inspired a new battlefield invention to help U.S. Army machine gunners carry a combat load of ammunition. Read More »

US Missile Defense Seeks Fix for Counterfeits

DNA may be a solution for helping the U.S. military screen for counterfeit electronic parts used in its ballistic missile defense system.

Military Wants Space Camera for All-Weather Video

The project, codenamed ViSAR, would upgrade the imaging capabilities of currently existing spy satellites.

Swarm of Tiny Satellites Would Serve as Soldiers' Eyes

The U.S. military is officially on the hunt for cheap satellite swarms capable of giving U.S. troops updated battlefield images at any time.

New Game's Fictional Drone Inspires US Military

A new video game about a U.S.-China Cold War and drones gone wild has already inspired a U.S. Military office to consider a new drone design.

Military Wants Computers Doing Our Homework

School kids may really like the U.S. Navy's vision for a computer system capable of automatically writing reports in response to questions.

Could the Navy Ever Build a Flying Aircraft Carrier?

Today's U.S. Navy may need a lot more money to build the flying aircraft carrier of the new Avengers superhero film.

US Military Seeks Rapid Satellite ID in Crowded Space

The U.S. military needs a way to quickly identify satellites that may change orbits or drop out of sight in the middle of Earth's crowded space lanes.