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Small unmanned systems play outsized role in tactical operations
Technological advances for unmanned aircraft systems programs have facilitated new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions for soldiers and Marines.
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What caused the helicopter crash in bin Laden raid?
The crash of a helicopter during the raid on the compound in which Osama bin Laden was hiding might have been caused by a vertical flight phenomenon known as "settling with power."
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Terrain offers clues to choppers used in bin Laden raid
Although the exact chopper types used to infiltrate the Osama bin Laden mansion are unknown, the surrounding terrain offers a clue.
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DOD issues 'should-cost' guidance for achieving acquisition savings
DOD Undersecretary Ashton Carter is expanding on plans he announced last September to reign in runaway acquisition spending on major weapons programs.
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Navy, Sentek team on technical assistance for C2
Sentek Global will furnish systems engineering and technical assistance to the Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command under a new contract.
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Navy to deploy Fire Scouts to Afghanistan
The Navy's Fire Scout UAVs will provide coalition forces with more eyes over the battlefield.
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New review board to combat naval contract fraud
Charges of alleged bribery of a public official in connection with a kickback scandal involving millions of dollars in Navy funds have prompted the creation of a contract review board.
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Navy awards contract for bomb-disposal robots
The Navy has awarded iRobot Corp. a $230 million contract to provide its PackBot man-transportable robotic system and support services for explosive ordnance disposal missions.
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Navy subs to get tactical updates through Deep Siren
An acoustic communications system is allowing U.S. Navy submarines to receive tactical data while submerged.
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Navy places order for aircraft mission computers
A General Dynamics unit will deliver additional advanced mission computers for Navy Super Hornet aircraft under a new contract.
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Navy's drone to perform mouse-click carrier landings
The first drone intended to fly off an aircraft carrier will be controlled by a mouse, Navy officials say.
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DOD aims for flexibility with brain injury Web tool
The Pentagon is upgrading its chief brain injury assessment tool, but some officials are criticizing its reliability.
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Virtualization breathes new life into DOD health records system
The Defense Department is deploying thin clients to breathe new life into a sluggish electronic health records system.
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Navy extends contract for warfare analysis, software upgrade
ManTech International Corp. has won a $17.5 million Navy award that calls for a range of IT services under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.
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Navy integrated warfare office awards support deal
The Navy Program Executive Office - Integrated Warfare Systems awards Alion Science and Technology Corp. a five-year, $200 million delivery order to provide professional support services.
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Navy reaps benefits of fusion effort, admiral says
The Navy has merged its intelligence and command and control organizations at all levels across the organization as a way to improve both functions, Adm. Gary Roughhead said this week.
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Navy data analysis system to speed target acquisition
The Navy's new automated data fusion system will help analysts by streamlining their workload.
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Navy should consider alternatives to NGEN, auditors say
New report calls for the Navy to stop funding its next-generation networking program until it reviews alternative acquisition strategies.
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Unmanned aircraft system new arsenal in battling pirates
ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system is a new tool in the escalating war against pirates.
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