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Army lays out the way ahead for network modernization
The acquisition strategy that the Army has used for its mobile, tactical network known as Capability Set 13 will now be applied to the acquisition of the entire network.
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Army CIO must improve security for commercial mobile devices, says IG
The Army CIO has failed so far to implement an effective cybersecurity program for commercial mobile devices (CMDs, and until the service does so its networks will remain vulnerable to cyberattack and possible leaks of sensitive data, according to a report from the DOD IG.
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Army CECOM raises Harris' tactical communications contract ceiling by $500 million
The Army Communications-Electronics Command has upped the ceiling value of its 2011 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract with Harris RF Communications by $500 million.
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Army begins final phase of migration to enterprise e-mail
The Army is on the last leg of its journey to enterprise e-mail, Mike Krieger, the service's deputy CIO, told service members March 12.
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Sierra Nevada delivers first LRIP mobile air control tower to Army
Sierra Nevada has delivered the first low rate initial production version of its Mobile Tower System for air traffic control that will replace an aging model.
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Three firms vie for Army enterprise infrastructure services
Three firms will compete with each other for task orders for Army enterprise infrastructure services.
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Army IT Day: Consolidation key to future networking, says LandWarNet director
The Army’s side of the Global Information Grid, known as LandWarNet, is undergoing rapid changes as the service copes with new technology and a tight budget environment, says the director of the LandWarNet Mission Command.
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Army unit bound for Afghanistan to use first on-the-move comms network
After years of development, the Army is ready to begin its first deployment of an on-the-move communications network to Afghanistan.
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Army IT Day: Budget woes hinder network operations, says acquisition deputy
Money issues are pressing in on the Army, affecting how it will allocate funds for its network modernization plans, says MG Harold J. Greene, Army deputy for acquisition and systems management.
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DynCorp to help Army train soldiers on medium tactical vehicles
The Army has awarded DynCorp International a contract to help train soldiers on medium tactical vehicles and also maintain and modify the vehicles as needed.
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Army IT Day: Improved networking could save dollars, says CIO
The Army is looking at restructuring its information and communications networks so that they might drive efficiencies in a time of shrinking budgets, says Army CIO Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence.
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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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