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DHS Systems' networked power micro-grid performs well in NIE
DHS Systems' networked power micro-grid system was able to reduce fuel consumption by more than 60 percent during testing at the Army's Network Integration Evaluation 13.1.
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Army IT Day: JTRS radios go to troops in Afghanistan, Korea, says PEO for C3T
The Army command responsible for equipping soldiers with radios and communications equipment is making sure that units getting ready to deploy to Afghanistan have the latest gear and that units in Asia will have the same capabilities, says MG N. Lee S. Price, PEO for C3T.
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Army turns to Benchmark for transceivers for Air Warrior program
The Army has awarded Benchmark Electronics a $14.8 million contract to furnish RF transceivers for the Army's Air Warrior program.
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TCS to furnish wireless comms support to Marines
The Marine Corps will provide incremental funding to TeleCommunication Systems to furnish it with secure communications technology for use in theater.
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L-3 Wescam's designating turret qualifies as option for Bell 407GT helo
L‐3 Wescam's MX‐15D electro-optical/infrared designating turret has obtained Bell Helicopter’s qualification as an optional advanced targeting system for its 407GT armed reconnaissance platform.
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Army's Gray Eagle testing takes air-sea battle scenarios into consideration
The Army's recently completed operational test of the Gray Eagle that resulted not only in determining the unmanned aircraft's operational suitability but also a series of recommendations on improving doctrine with respect to next-war preparation.
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Army has recommended 36 systems for fielding through NIE process
The four Army Network Integration Evaluations conducted since May 2011 have resulted in the recommendation for the fielding of 36 new systems and 24 of those have received funding and are scheduled to be deployed.
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iRobot to deliver rugged, throwable FirstLook robot to Army
The Army has awarded a contract to iRobot to furnish a rugged, throwable robot that can be used for a variety of combat missions and special operations.
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Aerotech to deliver soldier-wearable power system to Army
The Army has placed an order worth $2.4 million with Aerotech for its soldier-wearable integrated power equipment system.
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Complex challenge of mission command on the move
GEN William "Scott" Wallace, retired TRADOC commander, on realizing the full potential of mission command on the move.
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LGS to update data network at Army's Fort Wood
LGS Innovations has won a contract to transition the U.S. Army’s Fort Leonard Wood to a digital voice-over IP (VoIP) data system,
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Mission support in times of austerity driving Army PEO EIS initiatives
Doug Wiltsie, program executive officer, Army Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, discusses budget cuts, Network 2020 and the strategic pivot to Asia.
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New technology keeps SATCOM moving with commanders
Commercial satellite communications technology promises to revolutionize the way commanders control ground forces while on the move.
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Self-replicating capability key to mobile device use
Harnessing the capacity of mobile devices in a battlefield network can provide high-quality video and high-speed data along with voice communications.
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L-3 WESCAM demos infrared imaging system for Army aerostats
L-3 WESCAM has demonstrated its MX-25 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging system for the Army.
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Another defense conference bites the dust
The Army's Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) said that it won't participate in the annual Belvoir Industry Days scheduled for April 1-3.
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LGS to upgrade Army communications facility in SW Asia
LGS Innovations has won a contract to upgrade the U.S. Army’s Main Communications Facility in southwest Asia.
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Lockheed drives robotic vehicle for Army via satellite link
Lockheed Martin has completed a successful demonstration for the Army designed to show that its robotic squad support vehicle can be controlled via satellite from hundreds of miles away.
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Sequestration would force Army to delay all modernization programs, says chief of staff
Furloughs, budget cuts and curtailment of training might significantly affect Army readiness if sequestration is allowed to take place March 1, Army Chief of Staff GEN Ray Odierno told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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