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Boeing Completes System Integration of Army High Energy Laser Demonstrator
Boeing [BA] said it recently completed system integration of key components for the Army’s High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator (HEL TD). The integration included installation of the Beam Control System […]
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CongressSenate Panel Seeks New ‘Innovation Centers’ To Assist Navy Open Architecture
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) are directing the Navy to look into standing up a new development mechanism to further improve the sea service’s efforts to stand […]
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Navy/USMCSASC Follows House Counterparts In Restricting UCLASS Funds For FY ’12
This week, members of the Senate Armed Services Committee followed suit behind their counterparts in the House, placing restrictions on Navy funding for the service’s carrier-based unmanned aircraft program in […]
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QinetiQ North America Wins $7.4 Million USMC Task Order
QinetiQ North America recently said that the United States Marine Corps has awarded the company a Task Order valued at $7.4 million to provide engineering and scientific support services to […]
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GD To Acquire Tactical Wireless Communications Firm Fortress Technologies
General Dynamics [GD] recently said it has agreed to acquire Fortress Technologies Inc., a developer and supplier of secure wireless networking equipment for United States military and government customers. Terms […]
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Defense Bill Clears Way For New Multiyear For Navy MH-60R, S Helos
The Navy’s effort to establish a new multiyear deal for its growing fleet of MH-60S and R helicopters secured a key endorsement this week, with members of the Senate Armed […]
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CyberSenate Slows Production, Accelerates Research And Development On CANES
Lawmakers have opted to slash production dollars for the Navy’s Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) program citing delays in its ongoing development, while simultaneously boosting research and development […]
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Congress To Hand Control of Combat Contracting In Afghanistan To CENTCOM Chief
U.S. Central Command could be granted unquestioned authority to terminate any expeditionary contracts issued to local companies that are proven to have ties to the Taliban insurgency, should a Senate […]
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Navy/USMC
New CBO Report Suggest Navy Underestimated Long-Term Shipbuilding Costs
Costs associated with upgrading and maintaining the Navy’s combat fleet over the next 30 years will tack on an additional $2 billion to the sea service’s $465 billion shipbuilding plan, […]
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Navy/USMC
Senate Bill Aims To Increase Support For Key Navy SEAL Capabilities
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) are pushing two key initiatives to bolster funding for critical combat capabilities outlined by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and Navy Special […]