Defense Systems
Air Force, Lockheed partner on reusable launch system
Lockheed Martin has won an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract potentially worth $250 million over five years to furnish technical support for the Air Force’s Reusable Booster System.
Defense Systems
Navy, Northrop demonstrate manned-unmanned intell sharing
The Navy and Northrop Grumman share sensor data between manned and unmanned helicopters.
Defense Systems
DISA puts finishing touches on GSM, FCSA contracts
DISA is slated to award contracts for the Future Commercial Satellite Communications Services Acquisition and Global Information Grid Services Management programs in early 2012.
Defense Systems
Navy accelerates unmanned aircraft tests
Although the Navy may be late coming to the world of unmanned aircraft systems, it is now pushing the limits of UAS technology from the standpoints of capability and autonomy, Graham Warwick reports in Aviation Week.
Defense Systems
RQ-170 crash might put US sensor technology at risk
U.S. officials have confirmed that an RQ-170 Sentinel unmanned aerial vehicle on a secret mission for the CIA did crash in Iran on Dec. 1.
Defense Systems
DARPA picks winning team in shredder challenge
DARPA announces a winner for its shredded-document challenge, designed to find out more about handling and exploiting sensitive documents.
Defense Systems
Analysis tool helps streamline Australia's defense networks
A commercially developed network analysis tool is helping Australia's military make its networks more efficient.
Defense Systems
DISA makes headway on key enterprise initiatives
The agency has laid groundwork for a private cloud and guided the Army e-mail migration in 2011.
Defense Systems
DARPA, Northrop team on RF transmitters project
Under a DARPA program, Northrop Grumman will conduct research to develop innovative RF power amplifier designs.
Defense Systems
Iran claims to have downed US RQ-170 unmanned aircraft
Iran said Dec. 4 that it shot down a U.S. high-altitude, RQ-170 stealth unmanned aerial vehicle on its eastern border. However, U.S. officials disputed the claim, stating that the lost craft instead might be an unmanned reconnaissance aircraft that went off course and crashed in the area last week.
Defense Systems
Tactical UAVs may soon carry small missiles
Raytheon’s Small Tactical Munition would give battalion-sized Marine Corps units the ability to use unmanned aerial vehicle for strikes.
Defense Systems
What does sequestration really mean for DOD?
The super committee's failure to identify $1.2 trillion in budget cuts was expected to trigger a nightmare for DOD, but is it happening?
Defense Systems
DOD said on verge of authorizing Androids, iPhones
The Defense Department is preparing to authorize the use of Android and iPhone software.
Defense Systems
Defense bill includes key cyber provisions
While measures pertaining to military detention of suspected terrorists dominated the debate, the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act will also affect cybersecurity and defense IT.
Defense Systems
BAE, AVX to chase Navy unmanned rotorcraft deal
BAE has teamed with small helicopter manufacturer AVX to bid for the U.S. Navy’s Medium-Range Maritime Unmanned Aircraft System scheduled for fielding in 2019.
Defense Systems
Defense authorization targets industrial base
Industry groups are concerned about some provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Defense Systems
Navy to activate first vertical UAV unit in 2013
The Navy plans to activate its first operational vertical take-off unmanned air vehicle unit in 2013.
Defense Systems
Many cyber positions unfilled at DOD, GAO says
The DOD is one of the agencies singled out by the GAO as having trouble handling its cybersecurity workforce.
Defense Systems
Show of power might occur in near future
It's highly likely that the United States might make a display of power in the not too distant future in response to a major cyberattack.
Defense Systems