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A holistic approach to tactical comms
Wireless ad-hoc mesh networks can make voice and data tactical communications possible in austere environments where infrastructure may not exist and electrical power is scarce.
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Air Force selects 9 for NetCents II
Commercial products to be sold through the contract include networking equipment, servers and storage, peripherals, multimedia, software, and identity management/biometric hardware and associated software.
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As Congress weighs cyber law, Internet protests resume
Internet advocacy groups oppose the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, despite the fact that is has the support of some heavy industry hitters.
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The Navy has some ideas on the tough acquisition questions
The Navy is reviewing how it acquires IT systems and streamlines it logistics processes to better navigate tighter budgets.
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Lawmakers contest Air Force personnel cuts
A number of U.S. lawmakers have gone on record with their opposition to proposed budget cuts by the Air Force.
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Space Fence on track for final build-out
Raytheon recently completed a comprehensive preliminary design review of its Space Fence system designed to demonstrate the S-band radar's technical maturity in its ability to detect and track the increasing amount of space debris orbiting the Earth.
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Navy pioneering a new way of dealing with performance-based logistics
A renewed focus on performance-based logistics could help contractors and the government save big money, insiders say.
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Was double agent responsible for Stuxnet attack on Iran?
An Iranian dissident working for Israel is believed to have used a memory stick to implant the Stuxnet worm at Iran's Natanz nuclear processing facility, according to a published report.
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Flynn nominated to head Defense Intelligence Agency
Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
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Cargo-hauling robots slated for testing in Afghanistan
The Defense Department plans to test in the harsh terrain of Afghanistan autonomous vehicles and legged robots that can haul gear for ground troops.
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Navy remains firmly committed to 'green fleet,' secretary says
The Navy is looking to harness future energy and other technologies to become a leaner, more effective fighting force, says Navy Secretary Ray Mabus.
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Strategic shift to Asia-Pacific plays to Navy, Marine Corps strengths
Crisis response, anti-piracy efforts and other maritime functions take on increasing importance as the Defense Department focuses on the Asia-Pacific region.
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Budget cuts change the landscape for satcom and satellite usage
Satellite communications take on a new role as military space assets redeploy and budgets decline.
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What can UAV analysts learn from 'Jersey Shore'?
The Air Force might soon be adopting practices used by reality television producers to efficiently manage the large volume of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data gathered from unmanned aircraft sensors and cameras.
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Iowa Air National Guard charts path to scalable comms
The Iowa Air National Guard has chosen C4i's Switchplus IP as its upgrade for its antiquated communications system for the 132nd Fighter Wing, based in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Move over military, infrastructure: Cyber criminals take aim at new target
The greatest international threat today is not to military targets or critical infrastructure, according to Estonian President Toomas Hendrick Ilves. So just what does have the bull's-eye on its chest?
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Smaller footprint for Navy data centers will bring big savings
Service plans to shutter many centers while improving performance and cutting costs.
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Compact military VSATs have big impact
Military VSATs offer benefits that are fueling solid growth, but users must make tradeoffs, experts say.
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NAVAIR plans 4G cell service for amphibious group
The Naval Air Systems Command plans to leverage commercial cellular technology to test the broadband communications capability aboard three ships in 2013.
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