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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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Raytheon, Thales team on Army helmet mounted display
Raytheon Technical Services Company has won a contract award worth $3.5 million for the engineering and manufacturing development of Common Helmet Mounted Display (CHMD) systems for the Army's Air Soldier Program.
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Army wants your ideas for future battlefield tech
The Army's Rapid Equipping Force (REF) recently launched a portal to solicit ideas and input on modern technologies for the battlefield from soldiers, industry and tinkerers.
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Rheinmetall's Gladius futuristic soldier system connects troops to network
The German Bundeswehr has placed a follow-on order for a futuristic soldier system known as Gladius designed by Rheinmetall which the country's soldiers will use in Afghanistan.
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Army RDECOM wants to know what you know on cyber
The Army's research arm has issued an RFI seeking information from industry and academia about emerging and possible future cyber techologies that the service will use to craft cyber strategy and technology investment plans for the next several decades.
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