Defense Systems

Afghan bomb numbers blow up with surge

Although the surge in Afghanistan is underway, improvised explosive devices are still found in large numbers.

Defense Systems

Army puts smart phones to the test

The Army is awaiting the results of various smart phone technology pilot projects before it will make a judgment on whether some or all soldiers will carry such technology with them.

Defense Systems

11 defense contracts worth watching

Washington Technology ranks the largest and most important contracts that will hit the market in the next 12 months.

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Top 20 defense contractors

See the list of the top 20 defense contractors, based on their 2009 defense contract revenue.

Defense Systems

Flooding forces DISA to cancel annual military show

Rising floodwaters forced the evacuation and closure of the Nashville hotel where conference was set to start.

Defense Systems

Data Packets

The Army tries its hand at rapid software development, the Defense Department strives to balance needs for conventional versus asymmetrical warfare, and the Defense Information Systems Agency deploys its network infrastructure to assist in the Haiti earthquake relief effort.

Defense Systems

Industry Recon

Boeing wins a contract to provide networked gear to an Army brigade combat team, Northrop has completed test flights of its Bat unmanned aircraft systems, and Falcon introduces an ultralight lithium-polymer battery pack to lighten vehicle power loads.