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InternationalU.S.-U.K. Exercise A Precursor For Persistent, Expanded Joint Training
In the recently concluded exercise Druid’s Dance, U.S. and U.K. troops could train together over a live virtual training network, though separated by thousands of miles. “The goal with this […]
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International
International Maritime Security Conference Aims To Boost NATO Initiatives
SORRENTO, Italy–More than 150 subject matter experts from 20 nations met here this week to help plot the way ahead for ‘Delivering Maritime Security in Global Partnership.’ “We are optimistic…and […]
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Advanced Tactical Laser Fires High-Energy Laser Installed On C-130H
Boeing [BA] fired an Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) weapon–a high-energy chemical laser installed aboard a C-130H aircraft–in ground tests for the first time, the company said recently. That test was […]
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Brief
The White House Commission on Remembrance is asking all citizens to pause in their Memorial Day activities at 3 p.m. on Monday to honor the memory of those who died […]
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Business/FinancialDISA Awards 26 IT Contracts For Encore II Potentially Worth $12 Billion
By Geoff Fein The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded 26 indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for the ENCORE II Information Technology Solutions program to provide information technology services and solutions for […]
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ArmyNew Philippine Army Chief Vows A Professional, Capable, Responsive Army
Lt. Gen. Victor Ibrado became the 50th commanding general of the Philippine army May 14, vowing the vision of a professional, capable and responsive army for peace and development and […]
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Army
Army Leadership Discussing FCS Future, Officials Says
By Ann Roosevelt FT. BLISS, Texas–In close-hold meetings, the Army is rigorously examining options for its major multi-billion modernization program, the Future Combat Systems (FCS), an official said. "Senior Army […]
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Air ForcePentagon Awards $2.2 Billion Contract To Buy 12 CTOL, STOVL JSFs
The Pentagon has authorized the release of $2.2 billion to buy six conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A Lightning IIs for the Air Force, with provisional approval to purchase six […]
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Army
Textron Systems Boeing SAIC Offer Parallel Hybrid JLTV
By Ann Roosevelt The Textron [TXT] Systems, Boeing [BA], SAIC [SAI] team considers its proposed parallel hybrid electric drive, center drive and innovative suspension will be key discriminators in the […]
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Business/Financial
Marine Corps Helicopter Programs Stabilizing, Official Says
By Geoff Fein Although Marine Corps rotary wing platforms have had their share of issues, the successful first deployment of the V-22 Osprey demonstrates that the service’s aircraft are on […]