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Military's technological might is slipping, Navy under secretary says
The military no longer enjoys the technological dominance and monopoly it once enjoyed and needs a new approach to marshaling its network enterprise systems, according to Undersecretary of the Navy Robert Work. At an AFCEA event, he outlined his vision.
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Navy keeps tight grip on inventory for repair work
Science Applications International Corp. will assist the Navy in maintaining the inventory of spare parts necessary to keep aircraft, submarine and surface ship weapons systems ready for combat under a new contract.
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Navy lab to build smarter robots
The Autonomous Systems Research Laboratory will become the nerve center for basic research for the Navy and Marine Corps.
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NATO unites to thwart cyber threats
NATO strives to find the correct balance between open communications and network protection in the context of cybersecurity, says NATO's commander Adm. James Stavridis.
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Navy cyber leader expects proactive capabilities this year
Navy cyber command needs cultural change in view of network warfare, updated networks and technology to take on defense in the cyber realm.
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Navy withheld data breach information for more than a year
The Navy knew right away that 244 employees' Social Security numbers had been released. Why did officials wait for 17 months before telling them?
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Navy picks provider for logistics modernization initiative
Alion Science and Technology Corp. is helping the Navy upgrade its logistics support systems under a three-year, $15 million contract.
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Navy to install new automated testing system
Lockheed Martin Corp. will design and install a new testing support system for the Navy under an $83 million contract.
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Navy schedules work on surveillance, unmanned systems
Science Applications International Corp. will furnish technical and engineering support services to the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific under a contract with a potential value of $63 million.
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Navy picks small biz for IT systems upkeep
Advanced C4 Solutions Inc. will provide the Navy with a variety of IT services under a five-year contract with an estimated value of $41 million.
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Next-gen tactical radios garner NSA approval
Program has been in the works for six years and will bring next-generation technology to the warfighter.
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Navy gets assistance with tactical command support system
CACI International Inc. will outfit the Navy with a variety of information technology and software services under a $219 million prime contract.
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Navy makes $940M IED-jammer buy
Lockheed Martin Corp. will produce Improvised Explosive Device jammers for the Navy under a sole source, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling value of $940 million.
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NavAir admiral to lead Joint Strike Fighter program
Vice Adm. David Venlet has been nominated to serve as the new director of the troubled Joint Strike Fighter program, the staff from Defense News reports.
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Two get orders for multifunctional communications terminals
Data Link Solutions Inc. and ViaSat Inc. recently received orders for Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals that will be used on Army, Air Force and Navy platforms.
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Boeing readies UAS flight demonstrations
Boeing Co. will conduct a first flight to two different unmanned aircraft systems in the next 10 months as part of the company’s initiative to get its UAS business back on track, reports Amy Butler at Aviation Week.
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Burroughs to direct Navy PEO C4I
Rear Adm. Jerry K. Burroughs will take over as program executive officer for command, control, communications, computers and intelligence at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) San Diego.
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Navy awards C2 software development contract
Science Applications International Corp. has been awarded a prime contract by the Navy to develop new command and control software for the Defense Department.
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Marines take automated logistics to next level
The Office of Naval Research has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. to embark on phase two of an automated logistics designed to enhance Marine Corps mission planning and execution.
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