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DARPA Insight program targets next-generation ISR capabilities
Research agency says integrated human-machine programs would help deliver comprehensive battlefield picture in real time.
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Navy awards $14.5M for upgraded aircraft data transfer systems
Physical Optics Corp. will develop data platforms for MH-60 and V-22 aircraft.
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Northrup Grumman awarded $15.5M Hawkeye contract
A proof-of-concept study will support radar development for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Program.
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Al-Qaeda reportedly targeting U.S. drones
Leaked documents reveal insurgent efforts to disrupt, destroy U.S. drones.
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Leaked NSA documents shed little light on cybersecurity spending
Spread across four services with multiple agencies, cyber budgets are hard to track.
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U.S., Russia, Canada partner in Joint Exercise Vigilant Eagle
Forces successfully hand-off escort for first time in NORAD hijacked aircraft simulation.
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Software tracks U.S. aid deliveries to Afghanistan
Despite widespread corruption, new programs adapt to track supplies in Afghan warehouses.
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Why software-defined networking isn't ready for the battlefield
Despite the early promise of SDN, the reality is that soldiers want to retain physical control of their battlefield networks.
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Classified payload launches into space
The Delta IV Heavy rocket can bring up to 50,000 pounds of payload into orbit.
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Army to use ViaSat small tactical terminals in Apache helicopters
STT KOR-24A is a small, two-channel radio terminal that delivers simultaneous voice and data communications.
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Army, Air Force partner on IT to save money, grow bandwidth
The partnership marks an important step in pursing the Joint Information Environment.
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Marine Corps upgrade helicopters with target system for $34M
Lockheed Martin’s AN/AAQ-30 Target Sight System will be integrated into the AH-1Z Cobra Attack Helicopter.
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ARTEL LLC joins contractors under FCSA
DISA awards task order under commercial satellite acquisition process.
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Navy to increase forward presence in Asia Pacific, Middle East
Additional ships and weapons development will support the Navy forward operations around the globe.
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Army purchases more counter-fire radars
Lockheed Martin will supply an additional 33 Q-53 radars under $206 million contract.
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Air Force awards $14M modification for space situational awareness prototype
Lockheed Martin will support the Joint Space Operational Center under NETCENTS.
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Maritime exercise marks milestone for U.S.-China joint operations
U.S. 5th Fleet participates with Chinese navy in bilateral counter-piracy scenarios.
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Navy modification increases Global Hawk contract award to $95M
Northrup Grumman will provide operations, maintenance service.
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GAO finds redundancies with Next Generation Jammer
While new Navy jammer would fill a specific gap, functional overlap exists between current technologies.
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