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Army classrooms to get digital makeover

General Dynamics Information Technology has won an Army contract to modernize classroom training technology.

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Lightweight Land Warrior gets second wind

The U.S. Army is continuing the resurrection of its Land Warrior program, which was officially canceled by the Department of Defense in February 2007. The program provides a package of technological tools for combat personnel, including computers, global positioning systems and radios.

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Army sees benefits in social-media presence

Online social-networking tools are playing an increasingly important part of the U.S. Army’s strategy for communicating with the public.

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Army cooks up new technology in AKO lab

A new test lab for the Army Knowledge Online and Defense Knowledge Online (AKO/DKO) Web portal gives service officials a safe and efficient way to test new applications and technologies for the site.

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What you can do on AKO

Here are some of the features on the Army Knowledge Online and Defense Knowledge Online (AKO/DKO) Web portals.

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Army places new orders for standards-based RFID tags

Savi Technology Inc. will provide supply tracking technology to the Defense Department under new contracts totaling $6.6 million.

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Navy puts satellite broadband platform to the test

A series of tests has validated certain pivotal technologies designed to deliver and enhance broadband satellite communications.

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DOD finds knowledge management a tricky fit

As much as Defense Department officials like the idea of knowledge management, they are finding the discipline often does not fit easily into their daily operations.

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Army to take stock of intelligence capabilities

Stanley is assisting the Army improve its intelligence capabilities through a two-year blanket purchase agreement worth up to $23 million.

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Alexander nominated to lead Cyber Command

Army Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander has been nominated for promotion to the rank of four-star general and also to the post of commander of the Defense Department’s new U.S. Cyber Command.

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Army fuses airborne sensor lab with ground networks

Lockheed Martin Corp. demonstrated its new Airborne Multi-Intelligence Laboratory at the Army's C4ISR On-the-Move Event 2009 held in September.

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Army demos electronic jammer for helicopters

The Army demonstrated during the C4ISR On-the-Move 2009 event held in September a new electronic jammer that can be installed on rotary-wing aircraft and used to disrupt signals from enemy forces.

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Army awards intelligence analysis deal

A QinetiQ North America unit will furnish intelligence analysis services to a major subordinate command of the Amy Materiel Command under a new contract worth $10.3 million over five years.

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Contractors go toe-to-toe over mobile radio business

Harris Corp. and Boeing Co. touted their tactical radio offerings at the recent Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting.

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Latest Desert Hawk features intricate sensor package

Lockheed Martin displayed the latest version of its Desert Hawk unmanned aerial system at the Association of the U.S. Army annual meeting in early October.

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Marine Corps wants green IT partnership with Army, industry

The Marine Corps wants to collaborate with the Army and industry on green IT systems that would lighten the logistical loads for warfighters.

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Army continues to refine helicopter sensor systems

Raytheon Co. will furnish additional prototypes of sensors for a high-tech helmet system designed to give Army helicopter pilots 360-degree situational awareness under a $13 million contract.

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Army orders more sniper detection gear

QinetiQ North America will deliver additional sniper detection systems to U.S. troops deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq through an existing contract.

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Army to get more aerostat threat detection systems

Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide the Army with additional airborne platforms that provide around-the-clock surveillance and detection capabilities under a $133 million contract award.

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Army creates office to rework Future Combat Systems

Program Executive Office Integration will support warfighter technology modernization — and current and future acquisitions — under the restructuring of the Future Combat Systems program.