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Navy Reserve moves final network to NMCI
The Navy Reserve on May 17 shut down the Navy Reserve Net (NAVRESNET), its last legacy computer network, in a move that will save the service $1.2 million.
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Navy plans preferred contractor program
The Navy plans to offer favorable terms and conditions to companies in a new program in exchange for exemplary work, according to the service.
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Navy gets help with integrated communications
Science Applications International Corp. will help the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division develop and refine communications and information systems under a new task order.
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Navy picks provider to support weapons testing
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc. has won a five-year, $49.9 million contract to continue providing range support services at the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Dahlgren, Va.
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Navy still mum on unmanned chopper RFP
Kaman Corp.'s unmanned helicopter successfully completed a new round of tests in late April, but there's still no sign of a solicitation from the Navy to acquire such a vehicle to resupply Marine Corps units in Afghanistan, reports Graham Warwick at Aviation Week's Ares Blog.
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Navy picks contractor for aircraft digital mapping
Harris Corp. will provide digital mapping systems for Navy aircraft under a contract worth $6.2 million.
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Navy places order for digital testing instruments
LeCroy Corp. will provide the Naval Supply Systems Command with as many as 1,000 digital oscilloscopes over a five-year period.
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Navy picks leader for maritime intelligence center
National Maritime Intelligence Center connects several U.S. military intelligence operations, including those of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
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Satellite system won't see space anytime soon
As current military satellites become obsolete, time is running out to get the new Mobile User Objective Satellite program off the ground. Now, the Navy is looking to Congress and the commercial sector for help.
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Navy awards counter-terrorism support contract
A unit of L-3 Communications Corp. will furnish products and technical services to enhance federal information technology counter-terrorism capabilities under a five-year Navy contract.
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DOD schedules software support for tactical radios
Boeing Co. will furnish software support for the military’s next-generation network of tactical radios under a contract potentially worth $54.9 million over five years.
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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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