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Homeland Security
DHS Advisory Panel Recommends International Registered Traveler Program
An advisory panel charged by the Departments of Homeland Security and State to suggest ways to balance the nation’s security while maintaining a welcome mat in the United States for […]
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ArmyArmy Destroys Last VX Nerve Agent Spray Tank
The Army Chemical Materials Agency (CMA) announced last month the safe destruction of the last VX nerve agent-filled spray tank in the U.S. chemical stockpile. The U.S. military never used […]
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InternationalNext CJTF HOA Command Group Trains At JFCOM
U.S. Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) recently conducted a mission rehearsal exercise (MRX) for the next commander and staff for the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF HOA). The […]
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Army
More Insight Needed Into Army ‘Grow the Force’ Initiative Funding Plan, GAO Says
By Ann Roosevelt The Army’s Grow the Force initiative has not developed a "transparent and comprehensive" funding plan, according to a new government report. The Government Accountability Office says decision […]
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International
Iraqi Security Forces Growing, Beginning To Buy Combat Enabling Equipment
As Iraqi security forces move beyond the establishment of an army, the government there will be looking to purchase the types of equipment that supports combat, the general in charge […]
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International
Lockheed’s PAC-3 MSE Baseline Interceptor For MEADS Program
Under a $66 million contract, MEADS International will incorporate the Lockheed Martin [LMT] PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missile as the basic interceptor for the U.S., German and Italian Medium […]
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International
Lockheed Martin Unveils C2 System for
A Lockheed Martin [LMT]-led industry team earlier this month unveiled the Canadian Advanced Command and Control System (CanACCS-9LV) and demonstrated the team’s readiness to lead the combat systems integration element […]
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Air ForceSOCOM Signs Contract With BAE For CV-22 Gun
BAE Systems will develop an interim all-quadrant defensive weapon system for the Air Force’s CV-22 Osprey aircraft, the company reported. The $491,000 contract awarded earlier this month by the U.S. […]
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Army
U.S. Joint Forces Command Works Toward Capabilities For Preventing Destabilization
The U.S. Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) is moving toward solutions to prevent destabilization around the world by developing the desired capabilities to help the United States build partnership capacity, an […]
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Business/FinancialPratt Reports Successful Tests On Engine For Future U.S. Ares Rocket
The J-2X rocket engine for the next-generation U.S. spacecraft rocket aced tests, according to Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a United Technologies [UTX] unit. That engine will power the Ares launch […]