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Raytheon unit wins $583 million contract for US Army navigation

MAPS GEN II ensures troops understand where they are and where they're headed, even in environments where GPS signals are jammed.

By Colin Demarest

2 years ago

WWII escape maps might be the world’s most unique fashion statement

Invented by an MI9 intelligence officer, some 3.5 million escape maps of Europe and the Pacific were created during WWII to assist Allied forces shot down or taken prisoner.

By Claire Barrett

4 years ago

Lawmakers want must-pass defense bill to protect protesters from the military

Outraged Democrats plan to use the massive defense budget and policy bill to fight President Donald Trump’s push to use the U.S. military to quell days of riots, and they may seek defense cuts to do it.

5 years ago

Can ecstasy treat PTSD? A Bitcoin philanthropist is willing to pay millions to find out

The anonymous online benefactor on Wednesday announced plans to donate $4 million to MDMA psychotherapy research that could treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

By Nicole Bauke

7 years ago

Illinois Archives repairs, digitizes National Guard World War I maps

The state of Illinois has repaired and digitized 57 maps that the Illinois National Guard used during World War I to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the war.

7 years ago

Army researchers are working on mapping tech that can help you see the battlefield

Army researchers are developing sophisticated battlespace mapping technologies that allow soldiers to predict wave patterns for beach assaults and create instant 3D models of urban areas — with resolution high enough to identify sniper hideouts.

7 years ago