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As hardware shrinks, ruggedization challenges grow
The military wants more nimble rugged computers that reduce cost, size, weight and power to the warfighter.
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Intelligence edge requires sharp eyes on ground and in sky
Geospatial information must be supplemented by local knowledge to ensure force safety, say U.S. commanders who have served in Afghanistan.
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Army keeps tight grip on tactical network project
Army Col. William Hoppe, project manager of the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical system, discusses new developments with the program, its future road map and the effect of budget cutbacks.
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Army aims for maximum return from cloud investment
Gary Winkler, Army program executive officer for enterprise information systems, discusses the PEO's first Senior Executive Service-level deputy, cloud computing and Army enterprise resource planning.
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Army cyber unit expands as fast as it can
The Army Cyber Command has established its command structure and is actively seeking new personnel.
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Army probe looks into alleged 'mind control' of lawmakers
In Nov. 2009, a special arm of the Army that specializes in psychological operations was assessing how U.S. propaganda was being accepted in enemy territory. Three months later, it was ordered to use the same mind games on Americans, according to a new report.
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Ground troops to get access to Army's smart phone network
Gen. Pater Chairelli views the Army's Common Operating Environment as the potential game changer to get the service's network planned for smart phones to "the lowest levels" possible.
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Robot ranks expand on the battlefield
Robots are playing an ever-expanding role in the Afghanistan war and the ratio of such machines to troops is 1 to 50, reports William Matthews at NextGov.
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Readying Patriot missiles for launch? There's an iPhone app for that, too
Pressing the keys on the mobile device won't actually launch the missile, but it will start a 3-D application to teach Patriot Missile crews about positioning and readying the Patriot system in order to launch and fire.
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Army's new deputy PEO talks shop
Terry Watson, the Army's new deputy program executive officer for enterprise information systems, talked with staff writer Amber Corrin about her experience so far and the challenges she sees ahead.
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Army budget targets force readiness
Army's proposed budget emphasizes force maintenance and modernization.
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Army, Harris team on biological warfare alert system
Harris Corp. will assist the Army detect biological warfare agents as the result of a $9 million order for its high-frequency radios. They will be used by the Joint Biological Point Detection System, which detects and identifies biological warfare agents.
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Army pursuing high-tech data sharing at the tactical edge
The Army is pursuing new technology for sharing information amid the challenges of the combat theater.
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Army sheds more remnants of FCS program
The Army continues to shed the remnants of its Future Combat Systems program with the cancellation of the unattended ground sensors and Class 1 unmanned aerial system.
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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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Army targets ManTech for work on ambush-protected vehicles
ManTech International Corp. will continue providing logistics sustainment and support for the U.S. military's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected family of vehicles under a one-year, $488 million award.
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Army secretary asserts control over insourcing
Proposals now must be fully documented and justified before they get senior officials' approval.
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Special Ops Command awards pair of support contracts
General Dynamics Corp. and Hewlett Packard Co. will provide network and data center services to the U.S. Special Operations Command under a pair of contracts that have a combined value of more than $151 million.
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Army presses forward with e-mail move
The Army will start moving user accounts to its new enterprise e-mail service this month and expects to finish the job for 1.6 million accounts by year's end.
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