Defense Systems

SOA puts intelligence on the map

New systems integration technologies put power behind geospatial intelligence.

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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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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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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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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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Wireless warriors

Aircrews and mounted troops join the battlefield network.

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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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Navy endeavors to reduce energy consumption

The Navy, with assistance from EDS Corp., plans to consolidate the 2,700 physical servers that power NMCI to reduce energy consumption and space requirements.

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New encryptor meets NSA Type 1 standards

Type 1 devices are certified by the National Security Agency for securing classified information and are used primarily by the military and intelligence communities.

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Army Corps of Engineers awards support contract

L-1 will provide the Army Corps of Engineers with software design, development, operations support and call center support.

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DARPA seeks to further suite of sensing technologies

The agency has released a pre-solicitation for a project that hopes to give warfighters the ability to see inside buildings in urban environments.

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Air Force demotes Cyberspace Command

The command has been put on hold, with focus shifting more toward nuclear controls.