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Service Oriented Architecture, Joint Programs, Drive FCS Costs Down, Officials Say
By Ann Roosevelt The Army is finding costs are driven down for its major modernization program, the Future Combat System (FCS), from its service oriented open architecture and the proliferation […]
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BAE SYSTEMS Redesigns Paladin Howitzer
BAE SYSTEMS has revamped the venerable Paladin self-propelled howitzer, the M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program, the company said. The redesign is a semi-automated, air-conditioned and electronically controlled artillery system […]
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U.S. Needs To Step Up Efforts To Protect Nation Against IED Attacks
By Geoff Fein The United States should take a number of steps including improving inspection of general aviation aircraft at their point of departure and the screening of small boats […]
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Oshkosh Truck Corp. Prepares For Production of Next Generation Tactical Trucks
Oshkosh Truck Corp. [OSK] Defense Group yesterday said it will begin production next month of the next-generation Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck A4 (HEMTT) under a $207.6 million Army order. […]
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NATO Parliamentarians Call For Strengthened Role In Afghanistan
NATO parliamentarians Oct. 18 ended their annual session in Reykjavik, Iceland, calling for renewed efforts to strengthen the alliance role in Afghanistan and building a closer relationship with Russia. Members […]
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Rocketplane Kistler Ousted From COTS; New Competition Announced
By Dave Ahearn Rocketplane Kistler lost its deal to develop rocket transportation to haul cargo to the International Space Station (ISS), and NASA will open new competition for companies wishing […]
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Kuwait To Upgrade Three L-100-30 Aircraft
Kuwait is looking to upgrade three L-100-30 aircraft as well as associated equipment and services, with a potential value of $250 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported. Along […]
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Taylor Presses To Retain Language Requiring Nuclear-Powered Vessels
By Jen DiMascio The chairman of the House Armed Services seapower subcommittee is pressing to keep language in this year’s defense-spending bill that would require new ships to be built […]
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UncategorizedDoD Appoints Scott Large As NRO Director
Scott Large has been named as director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the Pentagon said last week. The Director of National Intelligence concurred with the appointment, it added. Before […]
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Air ForceAir Force: Series of Unacceptable Mistakes Led To Transfer of Nuclear Warheads
By Michael Sirak A series of unacceptable procedural breakdowns and human errors led to the unauthorized transfer of six nuclear weapons across the United States heartland during a flight of […]