Defense Systems
Boeing's new C4ISR division to manage multiple programs
Boeing has created a new division to provide more focus and expertise to military customers for network-enabled command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) programs and technologies.
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Army seeks more mature network technologies for next NIE
The Army has issued a second sources sought notice that asked industry to deliver additional mature technologies to fill gaps in network communications systems at the Network Integration Evaluation exercise planned for spring 2012.
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Can science and technology save Army programs?
The Army is looking to its science and technology arm to help determine its most critical issues and top spending priorities.
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Part of the JTRS AMF program is restructured
The DOD's Airborne, Maritime and Fixed radio system is being trimmed and reshaped to keep costs in check.
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Kiowa chopper loads up on interoperable capabilities
Bell Helicopter’s OH-58 Kiowa Warrior successfully demonstrated its ability to receive sensor video from a variety of the Army’s large unmanned aircraft systems at the service’s Manned Unmanned System Integration Capability demonstration held in September at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.
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Army adds TIGR to battle command systems
The TIGR tactical information sharing system will soon be a part of the Army's new suite of battle management software.
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Army hones in on tactical edge communications
The Army says it is streamlining its network infrastructure to focus on getting tactical communications down to the dismounted soldier.
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Better acquisition rules would speed JTRS development, general says
The new head of the JTRS program discusses how revised acquisition rules will speed its development and deployment.
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Army solicits soldier feedback on smart-phone technologies
In a departure from the military's use-it-and-like-it mindset, the Defense Department is studying the human factors involved in outfitting troops with smart phones.
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Army officials discuss new UAS developments
Recent exercises and new technologies highlight the increasing capability of the Army's unmanned aerial systems.
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Army must brace for high-tech future war, Panetta says
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is calling on the Army to prepare for future war despite increasing budget pressures.
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Army shows off very first WIN-T production vehicles
The Army rolls out the production version of its WIN-T Increment 2 command and control vehicles.
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Army program for secure Android kernel technology gets attention of NSA and White House
A new security development for the Android operating system opens possibility for widespread deployment of smart phones in military and civilian government applications.
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Budget cuts might result in shrinking Army troop levels
Two top officials acknowledged that the Army is going to need to rethink its strategy and force structure amid budgetary uncertainty.
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2011 AUSA to offer insight into Army’s future force strength
The 2011 Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition will be held Oct. 10-12, and Defense Systems staff will be on site to furnish timely and comprehensive coverage of presentations by top Defense Department and Army civilian and military officials.
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Army debuts slimmer Nett Warrior 'phone'
The Army's Nett Warrior system undergoes a radical facelift with much of the old equipment eliminated for newer technology.
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Army pushes for shared, multiple-intelligence capabilities
Projects such as the Army's Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle are proving how the military's information sharing can benefit intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
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Army presses forward with command post modernization
General Dynamics C4 Systems has won a two-year contract with a maximum potential value of $78 million for the continued development and enhancement of the Command Post of the Future system.
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Advances in satellite terminals improve their reliability
Very-small-aperture terminals used for battlefield communications are now smaller, easier to use and more reliable.
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