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Author archiveBob Brewin

Bob Brewin joined Government Executive in April 2007, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience as a journalist focusing on defense issues and technology. Bob covers the world of defense and information technology for Nextgov, and is the author of the “What’s Brewin” blog.

An Army sergeant communicates with air support during a cordon and search in the Ghazni province, Afghanistan, on May 18, 2012.

Army Technology

The Army Wants Lighter Tactical Radios That Won’t Overheat on Soldiers

The service’s contracting arm has set aside nearly $3 billion for a safer, less cumbersome and longer-range tactical radio. By Bob Brewin

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DISA in Compliance with Cloud Security Standards

Three vendors in use; seven under assessment.

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A Soldier from 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, uses a Joint Tactical Radio System's Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit, known as JTRS HMS, at the Army's Network Integration Evaluation, or NIE 13.1, on Nov. 9, 2012.

Army to Manpack Tactical Radio Vendors: Go on a Diet

Other items on the Army’s to-do list: Boosting battery life and transmitting power

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Army Wants Better Teeth Tracking

The Army is seeking new dental software. It needs to have dynamic scheduling capabilities, according to contracting docs.

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Soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division drive a vehicle equipped with Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 during the Army’s Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) 13.1 on Nov. 9, 2012.

Africa Ebola Army

The Army Will Provide Wi-Fi in West Africa for the Fight Against Ebola

The Army will help support troops and nongovernmental organizations engaged in the Ebola fight in West Africa by setting up email, video and satellite systems. By Bob Brewin

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