Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
Army awards overseas combat training deal
A Raytheon unit will provide training support for U.S. and coalition forces in Kuwait under a $44 million contract.
Defense Systems
Army establishes new subordinate command for geospatial resources
The newly established Army Geospatial Center subordinate command will continue providing geospatial support Army battle command systems in the theater, but now will disseminate information to a wider audience across the battlefield environment.
Defense Systems
Making warfighters' systems smarter
Warfighters and commanders are benefiting from an increasingly rich array of intelligence information as a result of greater collaboration and technology improvements.
Defense Systems
Military under the gun on unmanned aerial system mishaps
A series of mishaps involving unmanned aerial systems operating in Southwest Asia has Army and Air Force officials revisiting key operational procedures.
Defense Systems