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Army prepares for Network Integration Evaluation 13.1
The Army will continue to refine its tactical network for the battlefield of the future during the fourth iteration of its Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) scheduled for October and November at Fort Bliss, Texas, and White Sands Missile Range, N.M.
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Outdated infrastructure slows Army network transition
Antiquated infrastructure is posing the biggest challenge to bringing the Army's new data network online -- but it's not the only challenge, says a senior commander.
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Industry works to untether forces with mobile command on-the-move technology
As the Army drills down to further define its needs for mobile command on the move, industry is stepping up with technology to untether ground force communication.
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Basics key to effective cyber defense, says former Army CIO
Effective cyber defense comes from following the basic rules of military strategy, says the Army's former CIO.
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Coalition exercise helps refine surveillance, comms systems
U.S. military and coalition partners just completed a joint exercise known as Enterprise Challenge 2012 in which various tests were conducted to improve interporability of surveillance and communications systems used on the battlefield.
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Joint Staff's Bowman nominated for rank of lieutenant general
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced this week that President Barack Obama has nominated Army MG Mark S. Bowman for the rank of lieutenant general.
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Satellites and secure wireless evolve to meet new demands
Emerging systems promise easier access, improved performance and new capabilities.
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US to upgrade tactical network for coalition forces in South Korea
The U.S. Army plans to install in South Korea the same type of tactical network that it currently uses to enhance coordinated operations among U.S. and coalition forces Afghanistan.
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Military reaps surveillance benefits from advances in sensor technologies
The rapid evolution of electro-optical imagers and infrared cameras is making it possible to employ them for less cost on smaller and lighter systems.
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Troops in Afghanistan to get updated Blue Force Tracking system
The Army is getting ready to send an updated version of its digital force-locating technology to ground forces in Afghanistan.
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Army says money management system is fully deployed and can produce auditable reports
COL Patrick Burden, project manager of the Army’s General Fund Enterprise Business System, on the GFEBS enterprise resource planning project.
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From radios to waveforms: How JTRS is remaking itself as JTNC
Army BG Michael Williamson, JPEO JTRS, and Mark Compton, Director, JTNC, discuss how JTRS is remaking itself as JTNC and lessons learned for future procurements.
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DOD redoubles joint efforts in budget-challenged times
Defense Department officials believe that the current budget cutting atmosphere will help to advance key initiatives at the Pentagon such as the joint information enterprise.
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Army completes assembly of Capability Set 13 prototypes
The first five mine-resistant ambush-protected prototype vehicles outfitted with the networked communications capabilities known as Capability Set 13 have been shipped to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
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New voice encryption device passes field tests
A new high-capacity, voice encryption device has passed field tests at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
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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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