Defense Systems

Analysis: Pentagon faces long-term budget woes

It is becoming increasingly clear that the long-term outlook for the defense budget is bleak, according to a budget analyst.

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Senate confirms Lynn as Deputy Secretary

The Senate confirmed William Lynn as the new deputy secretary of defense Feb. 11 by an overwhelming vote.

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Air Force to reorganize test centers

Moving personnel will more effectively integrate cyber concerns with testing and evaluation of weapons systems, Air Force officials say.

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Navy awards jammer technology work

The Navy has awarded Raytheon Co. a contract to assist its personnel in a jammer technology study program.

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Army to get Raven UAS with digital data links

The Army has ordered 50 new Raven unmanned aircraft systems equipped with new digital data links from AeroVironment Inc.

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Olson: Special Forces want situational awareness tools

The chief of the U.S. Special Forces Command says his troops need new tools to locate and share data about targets on the battlefield.

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DOD gets assistance with data protection

GTSI Corp. will provide a number of solutions and services to help the Defense Department minimize the risk associated with critical data loss under an agreement worth $25 million.

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Navy's Aegis system to use networking technology

Lockheed Martin Corp. has selected computer networking technology from CA Inc. for the Navy’s Aegis Open Architecture Weapon System.

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Marine Corps awards CINS task order

The Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded L-3 Communications Corp. a task order to provide a wide range of support services for communications, intelligence and networking systems.

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UAE to buy Patriot spares through FMS program

The United Arab Emirates will purchase as much as $246 million in spare parts from Raytheon Co. to support the Patriot missile system.

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Northrop objects to congressional cuts to E-2D program

Northrop Grumman Corp. is calling on Congress to restore funding for the Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft on the grounds that proposed cuts would displace U.S. workers and even threaten global security.

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Air Force weather Web site covers deployment areas

Video forecasts of weather conditions around the world are designed for families with deployed military service members.

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Marines to get program management assistance

L-3 Services Group will provide program management assistance to the Marine Corps under a task order worth $11.8 million.

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Air Force awards satellite system concept project

The Air Force has awarded Boeing Co. a $10.2 million contract to develop a concept for a satellite system.

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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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Interview: Robert Carey

Navy CIO charts course for NGEN, CANES.

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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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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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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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In command

Read about the latest appointments and promotions within the world of defense.