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The making of a stealth UAV
The next-generation of unmanned aerial vehicles will have stealth attributes and other capabilities that would give them a higher chance of survivability against ground and air threats on long-range strike missions, reports Colin Clark at DOD Buzz.
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Navy briefs industry on enterprise network RFP
"Speed dating" event draws potential subcontractors lining up for a piece of the Navy's massive NGEN contract.
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Naval Surface Warfare Center awards tech support deal
Science Applications International Corp. has been awarded a five-year task order that could be worth more than $35 million to assist the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division with technical, training and armory management support.
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Navy picks provider for software and program support
Stanley Inc. will provide support for Navy programs under two contracts totaling $11 million.
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Navy sets sights on workers with strong business skills
The Navy is seeking professionals who understand business fundamentals and collaborate well at all levels.
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Navy picks contractor to upgrade Osprey avionics
Raytheon Co. will provide information technology support for Navy V-22 Osprey aircraft under a five-year, $250 million indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.
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Navy adds 556 contractors to SeaPort-e program
The Navy has qualified 556 additional contractors to compete for task orders under the SeaPort Enhanced acquisition program.
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Navy tightens cybersecurity training rules
The Navy secretary has issued a directive requiring the Navy and Marine Corps to ensure that their cybersecurity workforce complies with information assurance requirements.
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Navy division schedules communications support
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. will provide a broad range of technology services to the Navy under a $31 million modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.
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Navy aircraft to get digital mapping upgrade
Harris Corp. wins another contract to enhance the mapping capabilities of Navy aircraft, including helicopters and jet fighters.
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Marines order infrared warning systems for choppers
Northrop Grumman Corp. will provide infrared missile warning systems to the Navy under an $80 million contract.
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Navy plans seamless transition to NGEN
HP Enterprise Services LLC will support the transition from the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet to a next-generation program under a contract potentially worth $3.4 billion over five years.
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Navy combat command gets program management support
Alion Science and Technology Corp. will support the Navy with program management and other services under a three-year task order worth $3.2 million.
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Navy CIO assuming new cyber role
Rob Carey takes on the new post as director of strategy and policy at Navy Fleet Cyber Command, working directly under Commander Vice Adm. Bernard McCullough.
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Navy CIO assuming new cyber role
Rob Carey takes on the new post as director of strategy and policy at Navy Fleet Cyber Command, working directly under Commander Vice Adm. Bernard McCullough.
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Global Hawk veers off course, official says
The official responsible for overseeing Air Force acquisition programs has singled out the Global Hawk program as one that has proved particularly troublesome from a number of angles, reports Colin Clark at DOD Buzz.
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Navy in search of new chief information officer
Navy CIO Robert Carey is expected to take on new duties within the Navy Department by the end of summer.
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Navy, SAIC work together to train expert ship gunners
Science Applications International Corp. will continue to assist the Navy in its efforts to train sailors to maintain and operate surface ship weapons under a new task order worth up to $80 million over five years.
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Navy, Accenture embark on financial improvements mission
Accenture PLC will provide the Navy with financial management services under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $182 million.
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