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Valiant Angel ships out for Afghanistan
In less than two weeks troops in Afghanistan will receive a video system capable of moving massive amounts of still and video imagery gathered from unmanned aerial vehicles and other aircraft patrolling the mountainous country, reports Greg Grant at DOD Buzz.
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U-2 spy plane played key role in Afghanistan operation
U.S., NATO and Afghan forces recently involved in the largest joint military operation of the eight-year war in Afghanistan received a helping hand locating improvised explosive devices from the U-2 spy plane, reports Christopher Drew at the New York Times.
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Britain plans to take Gov 2.0 to the next level
Under a new proposal, every British citizen would get a personal Web site through which they learn what local services are available to them and do business with government.
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DOD space program dogged by delays, cost overruns
Poised at the beginning of a new era in satellite acquisition, the Defense Department continues to see its space programs dogged by significant and persistent cost overruns and sometimes declining capabilities, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
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Ongoing wars won't slow Army transformation, Casey says
Despite being mired in conflict, the Army remains committed to transforming from a Cold War-era force, general says.
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A NATO for cyberspace?
British lawmakers are trying to make a case that the current state of cybersecurity requires an international consensus on global regulations to govern it.
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In the digital age, satellites are closing in on the crown
SatCom 2010 explores the most impressive discussions and new trends related to the military field.
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Cloud clarifies Haiti relief work
Cloud computing work in Haiti relief efforts reflects broad transformation.
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Next-gen tactical radios garner NSA approval
Program has been in the works for six years and will bring next-generation technology to the warfighter.
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Navy gets assistance with tactical command support system
CACI International Inc. will outfit the Navy with a variety of information technology and software services under a $219 million prime contract.
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NASA borrows a page from Defense situational awareness book
Emphasis on mission-enabling, situational awareness and integration echoes current areas of focus for Defense Department.
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Navy makes $940M IED-jammer buy
Lockheed Martin Corp. will produce Improvised Explosive Device jammers for the Navy under a sole source, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling value of $940 million.
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NavAir admiral to lead Joint Strike Fighter program
Vice Adm. David Venlet has been nominated to serve as the new director of the troubled Joint Strike Fighter program, the staff from Defense News reports.
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FCC's broadband plan is out; now for the hard part
It's going to be many months, if not years, before we see just where this plan leads, writes blogger Brian Robinson.
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Air Force to get high-def flight simulators
The Air Force has awarded L-3 Communications LLP a $20.9 million contract option to build another technologically advanced F-16 Mission Training Center.
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Fog of war no reason to skirt contracting rules, GAO says
GAO recognized the Army’s need to swiftly award a task order, but the service can't stretch the scope of a contract to get it done.
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NIST guidelines: Broccoli and cheese
NIST's FISMA project leader explains how agencies can team up to hack away at the time and effort needed to qualify IT products and services for purchase.
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Two get orders for multifunctional communications terminals
Data Link Solutions Inc. and ViaSat Inc. recently received orders for Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals that will be used on Army, Air Force and Navy platforms.
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DOD seeks robot that can dig into its targets
A request for information from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency brings to mind technology portrayed in the 1960s British television series the Thunderbirds, reports Graham Warwick at Aviation Week’s Ares Blog.
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