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Low-cost nanosatellites, small launchers would assist ground troops
The Army is making steady progress on its plans to demonstrate the usefulness of nanosatellites and low-cost mobile launchers to provide direct support to deployed forces.
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Army selects SAIC to support geospatial enterprise services
The Army Geospatial Center has awarded Science Applications International Corp. an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract potentially worth up to $200 million over five years to support geospatial enterprise services.
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War games offer insight into future military technologies
The U.S. military is conducting war games that envision future advancements in technology that would be available in 2025.
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Army takes 3-D printing to Afghan war zone
The Army has joined the growing 3D printing movement, deploying mobile laboratories to Afghanistan equipped with prototyping and printing equipment that can create tools and other gear for soldiers on the spot.
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In cyber defense, it’s still about people
Army Cyber Command believes the key to securing Army cyberspace globally is not technology but people.
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Army hits milestone in e-mail migration
DISA and the Army have established accounts for more than a half million Army users of the Defense Department's enterprise e-mail program.
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Army issues more guidance for standards-based network
The Army has published additional guidance in its ongoing effort to move to a single, standards-based network.
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Ruggedized network components keep critical data flowing
Delivering situational awareness data to the tactical edge requires the use of battle-hardened network elements.
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New requirements for Army’s global logistics system
The Army has added requirements to the project to modernize its logistics organizations on Army installations.
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JTRS HMS program and its Rifleman Radio now part of PEO C3T
The Army's senior acquisition executive, Heidi Shyu, directed this week that the Joint Tactical Radio System’s Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit program be transferred to the Army’s Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications (Tactical).
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Troops finding new ways to deploy VSATs for mission success
Terminals bring a range of inputs to mobile users but size limited by power source, specifically batteries.
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Army orders more Rifleman Radios to boost tactical comms
General Dynamics C4 Systems has received a new order from the Army to furnish additional Joint Tactical Radio System Handheld, Manpack, Small Form Fit AN/PRC-154 Rifleman radios and accessory kits.
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Battlefield network is Army's top priority, says chief of staff
Updating the Army’s collection of tactical radios, mapping programs and smart phones into a seamless battlefield network remains the service's top modernization priority.
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How Army PEO IEW&S is using sensors and cloud to seek battlefield clarity
EW technologies and ISR sensors boost situational awareness, force protection, and reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition.
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Tug of war continues over Army intel system
Army testers say the service's main intelligence network in Afghanistan is difficult to operate, prone to crashes, and vulnerable to hacking and that an alternate system would be better.
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Massive Army spy blimp attempts its first test flight
The Army's Long-Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) has completed its first flight.
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Napper passes NETCOM baton to Lynn
Maj. Gen. Jennifer L. Napper will turn over command of the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command to Maj. Gen. Alan R. Lynn at a morning ceremony to be held Aug. 9 at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
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CECOM deploys SharePoint portal to boost collaboration
CECOM is using a portal to centralize its data, streamline applications and connect its more than 13,000 employees worldwide.
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Mission command-on-the-move system going to US infantry division in South Korea
Under a rapid equipping force contract, ITT Excelis will provide command-on-the-move systems to the U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea.
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