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Brace for shift
Gen. George Casey, the Army’s chief of staff, frequently speaks about how we have entered a period of persistent conflict.
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SOA puts intelligence on the map
New systems integration technologies put power behind geospatial intelligence.
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Air warrior gives aircrews digital edge
Air Warrior, the third part of three Warrior development programs within the Program Executive Office-Soldier, focuses primarily on comfort and survivability factors for helicopter pilots and crew.
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Interview with Gary Winkler
Gary Winkler, the program executive officer for enterprise information systems, offers his insight on Army initiatives that seek to improve support functions, global communications and online learning.
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BAE delivers networkable night goggle to Army
The Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Digital was developed for PEO-Soldier’s ENVG advanced technology development program, and combines visible, low-light and infrared imagery.
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Network backbone unleashed
Army deploys first stage of Warfighter Information Network- Tactical program in its march toward net-centric battlefield communications
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The right stuff for cyber warfare
In a press meeting at the LandWarNet 2008 conference in August, Gen. Kevin Chilton, Air Force commander of the Strategic Command, spoke about the structure of U.S. cyber operations and his priorities for the workforce and technology.
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Federated architecture from the ground up
Although many DOD officials agree that a federated enterprise architecture is a good idea, they must first decide what approach to take.
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Former DISA chief to lead new Lockheed unit
Lt. General Charles Croom (retired) will lead strategy at new cybersecurity center; former DHS exec Holcomb to lead technology effort.
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MHS picks IntelliDyne for IT support award
Under the $80 million Health Affairs/Tricare Management Activity IT Support Services contract, IntelliDyne will provide project and program management, customer assistance, and network and systems engineering services.
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Brown to leave post as PEO Soldier
He has accepted a job as the Army’s deputy for acquisition and systems management.
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Data Packets
Navy brings NGEN requirements to industry; C4ISR news; and priority No. 1 at the Air Force
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Navy offers more insight into NGEN
The Navy this week gave more details about the schedule for awarding its massive enterprise network system.
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Army to receive support for Future Battle Command
Under the terms of the task order from the Army’s Program Executive Office, Command, Control and Communications Tactical, CSC will provide a diverse range of support for the Army’s Future Battle Command program.
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Bush signs Defense authorization bill
The bill mandates changes to contracting regulations, including more competition for task and delivery orders.
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Air Force taps Alion for electronic warfare job
Alion Science and Technology Corp. will help the Air Force plan, develop and analyze Air Force electronic warfare capabilities.
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Sensor will aid troops in weapons detection
Under a new contract award, DARPA has chosen SAIC to develop a sensor to help troops in the battlefield detect explosives and chemical or biological weapons.
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