Defense Systems
New mobile computer developed for military
An increasing need for soldiers to transmit data in the field has led to the development of a new mobile computer.
Defense Systems
Air Force certifies RFID devices for aircraft use
The Air Force has certified Savi Technology's radio frequency identification asset tracking and security devices for use aboard all sizes and classifications of fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft that transport supplies for the Defense Department.
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DISA releases open-source administration app
The Defense Information Systems Agency has released its Open Source Corporate Management System with hopes that other agencies and industry may reuse and further develop the software suite.
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A SWAT team for enterprise app woes
The Coast Guard Operation Systems Center employs a dedicated task force to troubleshoot complex problems with its own applications.
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Future Combat Systems modernization still alive
The $160 billion Army Future Combat Systems (FCS) program is moving forward with modernization plans to enter a new phase that will incorporate some old technologies and new capabilities, an Army official said today.
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Data defines the fight today in Iraq and Afghanistan
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are as much about the effective use of data as they are about placing fire on the enemy.
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GNEC is path to joint interoperability, says CIO Sorenson
Interim goal on the way to GNEC is to get Army systems to a federated state.
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Collaborative enterprise is key to multi-national operations
Signals should no longer be seen as a combat support branch, according to GEN Ham.
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Cyber space operations face internal hurdles
Cyber operations face hurdles in bureaucracy, complexity as well as security threats.
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Establishment of Cyber Command places DOD at a “historic” moment
The establishment of USCYBERCOM is a “historic moment” in the history of Signals, says European commanding general.
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Army adds data protection solution to approved products list
Fidelis Extrusion Prevention System protects operations security and classified data from within the organization as well as from external attacks.
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New broadband satellite router geared toward military
Introduced at LandWarNet 2009, the router has integrated Federal Information Processing Standards 140-2 cryptographic security.
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DOD certifies Defense Switched Network connectivity solution
The Defense Department has certified a Defense Switched Network (DSN) connectivity solution from PacStar and Cisco Systems.
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Army to begin Increment 3 of WIN-T program
Harris Corp will continue developing wireless networking technology for the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical program via a contract update through Lockheed Martin.
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Army Knowledge Online users get secure mobile messaging
Army Knowledge Online users will be able to access and send sensitive information through a secure mobile platform using Windows Mobile devices.
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Social media is focus of new DOD home page
Social media is the prominent feature on the new Defense Department's home page launched this week.
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Northrop pitches unmanned ground vehicle for special ops
Northrop Grumman Corp. is actively promoting its new mini ground robot as a key technology for special operations missions such as hostage rescues, reports Colin Clark in DOD Buzz.
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6 secure wireless technologies developed for military
Fortress Technologies will be announcing six new mobile secure wireless communications products for vehicle and soldier networks at LandWarNet.
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Navy award aims to boost sub imaging capabilities
Lockheed Martin will provide imaging engineering services to the Navy under a contract valued at almost $93 million.
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