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Army seeks extra layer of defense
Initially considered by the Defense Department to primarily be an information assurance tool, biometrics has steadily gained momentum as a critical element in fighting the war on terrorism.
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As NMCI ends, Navy shifts net strategy
NGEN will break from the total outsource model.
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In command
Read about the latest appointments and promotions within the world of defense.
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CANES to consolidate shipboard networks
As the Navy prepares to rework its ashore networks with the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN), a parallel effort is under way to streamline the networks on Navy ships.
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Giving the Army eyes and ears
Project Manager Night Vision is a 0-6 level PM within the Program Executive Officer-Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO-IEW&S).
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Targeting trouble in tough terrain
Systems seek to nail down mortars and sniper threats in the difficult terrain of Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Rules of engagement
As the Defense Department builds a cyber force, forming a doctrine for cyber warfare is its opening challenge.
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Air Force issues software pre-solicitation
The Air Force is seeking software to be used by the Global Cyberspace Integration Center to help test command and control, and cyber systems.
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DOD IT purchases based on Common Criteria certification
Overseen in the U.S. by the National Information Assurance Partnership, Common Criteria is a set of security requirements established by government agencies and private companies and approved by the International Organization for Standardization.
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Air Force to enhance tactical air control vehicles
The Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a $120 million contract to boost voice and data communications on hundreds of its ground vehicles that coordinate aircraft operations.
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Navy Reserve Forces get mission support
The Navy has awarded a contract potentially worth $50 million to Science Applications International Corp. to provide professional support services to the Commander of the Navy Reserve Forces Command.
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Team effort behind U.K. blue-force tracking
General Dynamics UK is leading an industry team that is developing a combat identification system able to reduce friendly fire casualties for Britain’s Ministry of Defence.
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Navy adjusts schedule for maritime surveillance UAS
The Navy has made minor adjustments to its development schedule for the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance unmanned aerial system.
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Marines draw up wish list for UAS
The Marine Corps wants to expand the capabilities of two unmanned aerial systems still in the early stages of planning.
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Navy gets assistance with emerging tech
Alion Science and Technology Corp. will help the Navy identify and explore new and emerging technologies under a new task order.
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Army awards satellite control system work
The Army has awarded a contract to ITT Corp. to furnish on-site services and support for the control portion of the Defense Satellite Communications System.
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Navy command seeks modernized GPS
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific wants input from contractors on the availability of modern technologies associated with Global Positioning System equipment.
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Levin wants to rebuild defense acquisition workforce
The Senate Armed Services Committee will take a hard look at defense acquisition reform this year.
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