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Air Force explores various commercial satellite options
The Air Force has awarded Boeing Co. a contract to explore ways to modify existing commercial satellites capabilities to meet military satellite communications needs.
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Air Force rethinks WikiLeaks warning to military families
Air Force Public Affairs pulled the plug on its statement that family members of Air Force employees accessing WikiLeaks on a home computer may be subject to prosecution for espionage.
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Mission specialization might help solve DOD's funding woes
In an era of tight budgets and ongoing conflict, specialization is an intriguing idea, but experts question whether it would save money.
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Joint tactical radios approved for aircraft integration
Next-generation radio terminals aim to improve situational awareness and communications for deployed forces.
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Raise the bar for new Reaper, colonel says
New Reaper model must be able to face emerging threats such as cyber warfare and surface-to-air missiles better than the current MQ-9 drone, says Col. James Gear, director of the Air Force's Remotely Piloted Aircraft Task Force.
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Air Force embraces new mindset for cyber warfare
Networks should be viewed as weapons systems, says Brig. Gen. Charles Shugg, vice commander of the Air Force Cyber Command.
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Air Force tackles Gorgon Stare technical problems
The Air Force moved swiftly and forcefully in response to reports circulating this week that the Gorgon Stare battlefield surveillance system is flawed and unfit for deployment, reports Colin Clark at DOD Buzz.
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Gorgon Stare test uncovers major glitches
Gorgon Stare, a sophisticated video capture system with nine cameras that provides wide-angle surveillance images, has significant operational glitches and is not ready to be fielded at this time.
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Air Force selects provider for cybersecurity services
Computer Sciences Corp. will provide cybersecurity services to the Air Force 33rd Network Warfare Squadron under a three-year contract that has an estimated total value of $30 million.
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New surveillance system offers wide-angle view of battlefield
This winter, Air Force UAVs will begin operating Gorgon Stare, a sensor-fed, nine-camera system that gives operators and soldiers a much wider view of the battlefield.
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NSPS conversion yields troubles for Air Force command
The Air Force Space Command announced that there have been some errors in converting its more than 3,000 positions back into the General Schedule from the controversial pay-for-performance system by the September 2010 deadline.
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Air Force gets help with wireless network expansion
NCI will help the Air Force upgrade its wireless network program under a Netcents contract worth approximately $17.3 million.
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Air Force slowly phases out predator drone
Beginning in February 2011, the Air Force will accept its last Predator delivery as it moves to the faster Reaper drone over time.
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Air Force blocks sites that provide WikiLeaks information
The Air Force blocks its personnel from accessing media sites publishing WikiLeaks material.
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Air Force software tools promote interoperability
The Vocabulary OneSource Toolset allows DOD and allied users to analyze and work out networking glitches.
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PlayStations power Air Force's green supercomputer
Cluster made of Sony PlayStation consoles gives Air Force green supercomputing on the cheap.
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Air Force buys tracking system for pilots of remote aircraft
Air Force operators of remotely piloted aircraft are getting a new set of software tools with which to track data and communicate with the military units they support.
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Air Force bans use of removable media, under threat of court martial
The commander of Air Force Network Operations has issued a Cyber Control Order banning all removable media from use on SIPRnet in an attempt to stop leaks, according to a Wired.com report.
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Air Force selects 6 for engineering integration services
Six companies will compete for enterprise-level engineering integration and service management support under an Air Force contract.
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