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BAE, EADS merger might create US intel acquisition opportunity
For BAE Systems and EADS to complete their merger, they’ll have to jump through several regulatory hoops, one of which would create a major opportunity for U.S. companies.
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Military looks for ways to integrate iPhone into JIE
Defense Department officials have recently been talking up the Joint Information Environment (JIE), which is one of their latest and most comprehensive ways to use IT to improve communications.
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Pack mule robot would haul gear in rough terrain
A robotic four-legged robot that resembles a pack mule is being developed by Boston Dynamics for possible use by U.S. troops in terrain unsuitable for vehicles.
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Coalition exercise helps refine surveillance, comms systems
U.S. military and coalition partners just completed a joint exercise known as Enterprise Challenge 2012 in which various tests were conducted to improve interporability of surveillance and communications systems used on the battlefield.
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Selecting the right cloud architecture
The military services and defense agencies must determine which of several cloud architectures is best suited for them.
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Don't let your guard down on cybersecurity
The private sector should not treat losses due to cyberattacks as a cost of doing business.
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Satellite operators stand ready to assist DOD
While the U.S. military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan may be winding down, the Pentagon has become engaged in a fierce budget battle that could last for many years.
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Navy buys common data links for MH-60R helos
The Navy has awarded L-3 Communications a $27.9 million contract to build and deliver a common data link system that enables broadband connectivity between MH-60R helicopters and their host ships.
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BAE, EADS would create European defense giant
Two giants of the European aerospace and defense business are discussing a potential merger that would create a mammoth defense company with a total market value of about $50 billion.
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Informal discussions to head off sequestration underway, says SASC Chairman
There might be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel for the sequestration dilemma facing the Defense Department.
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Japan to establish cyber defense force in 2013
Japan is one of a number of nations around the globe that has decided to create a separate team to defend its national security in cyberspace.
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Navy, Marines train on tactical UAS with its own launcher
The Navy successfully completed a launch of its newest small tactical unmanned aircraft system (STUAS) on Sept. 10 at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake without using a runway.
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Satellites and secure wireless evolve to meet new demands
Emerging systems promise easier access, improved performance and new capabilities.
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JLENs aerostat completes naval attack test
An aerostat system built by Raytheon that uses sensors and radar to detect incoming threats from air, land and sea recently completed a real-world test in which it was able to track a swarm of boats representing an attack by hostile naval forces.
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Common display systems to boost Navy situational awareness at sea
DRS Technologies has won a contract to furnish common display systems to the Navy and boost situational awareness for sailors.
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Israel's Heron TP drone returns to the skies
The Israeli air force has put its Heron TP back in service following an extended grounding of the fleet.
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US to upgrade tactical network for coalition forces in South Korea
The U.S. Army plans to install in South Korea the same type of tactical network that it currently uses to enhance coordinated operations among U.S. and coalition forces Afghanistan.
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Pending guidance on sequestration fosters wait-and-see mindset among contractors
Defense contractors frustrated that Congress still has not found a way to avert automatic budget cuts scheduled to begin Jan. 2 might in the days ahead alert thousands of their employees that their jobs are at risk.
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ITT Exelis hits milestone in delivery of anti-jam GPS antennas
ITT Exelis has delivered 500 anti-jam Global Positioning System (GPS) antennas to U.S. and allied military forces.
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