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Army PEO IEW&S completes deliveries of soldier protection systems
Baldr systems offer individual soldiers protection from radio-controlled improvised explosive devices.
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The international backlash of PRISM
Is it only a matter of time before PRISM is used as an excuse for cyber aggression?
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First international partner connects over the Air Force’s protected comms satellite system
Testing will continue for several months as it moves toward initial operational capability.
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Robot rodeo puts bomb-disposal machines to the test
Annual contest underway at Sandia National Labs.
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DRS wins major Army contract for mobile, rugged computing
The company will produce mounted computer systems hardware for Army vehicles.
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Mercury Systems plant receives superior security rating from Defense Security Service
The plant's superior rating is the highest available to cleared defense contractors.
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Navy to save $60 million under Oracle software enterprise license agreement
The new agreement includes unlimited use of the company's core products.
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Huge contract gives DISA access to proprietary code from Microsoft
The agency awarded Microsoft a $412 million contract for enterprise technical support services, which includes access to the software giant's code.
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Army Knowledge Online transitions to next-generation enterprise services
The Army is developing a transition timeline for AKO accounts, including retirees and family members.
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Between a rock and a hard place
Trust is earned, not freely given. Gaining, or as some would say regaining, that trust must be a priority for the administration and the intelligence community. And, as we’ve seen over the last week, that job just got a lot tougher.
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Air Force to replicate ground-based GPS for next-gen tests
The Air Force will test its next generation of navigation and guidance systems using a non-GPS-based positioning system (NGBPS).
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Addressing security challenges of a common operating environment
Jim Quinn, vice president of C4ISR Systems for Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions, on sharing and security challenges of a common operating environment.
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Future satcom needs better modems, antennas and power
Although various technologies and techniques are being used to improve military satellite capabilities, armed forces will still need to rely on commercial capabilities.
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The hidden impact of a cyber breach
The implications of a breach go far beyond what we commonly see in the headlines. The true cost must be taken into consideration when assessing the proper level of security for these systems.
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