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Cal Biesecker
Articles By Cal
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Army Creates Commission To Make Service More ‘Agile, Cost-Effective’
Army Secretary John McHugh yesterday announced the creation of the Institutional Army Transformation Commission–to find new ways to make the service a more agile, cost-effective organization. "We’re not just […]
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Army Plans Display Event As Part of Humvee MECV Program
The Army will hold a display event Aug. 22-Sept. 9 for the Modernized Expanded Capacity Vehicle (MECV) and Objective Gunner Protection Kit (OGPK). Two vehicles will be on display, one […]
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Army Releases Draft Performance Specs For Improved Protected Humvee
The Army has released its draft performance specifications for improving the Cold-War era Humvee, to make it more survivable, mobile and capable in the current and expected threat environment. The […]
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DEFENSE WATCH
The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Lynn On F-35. Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn tells the heads of the SASC that the Pentagon is working […]
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Aerojet Successfully Tests Upper Stage Engine Technology Hydrogen Turbopump
Aerojet [GY] yesterday said it successfully tested the state-of-the-art Upper Stage Engine Technology (USET) Hydrogen Turbopump Assembly (TPA) at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Edwards AFB, Calif. Aerojet and […]
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ArmyRep. Bartlett Asks Carter To Examine Army Red Team ANS Results
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) wants the top Defense Department acquisition official to examine the Army’s recent proposal to terminate the Lockheed Martin [LMT] Autonomous Navigation System (ANS). In an Aug. […]
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Air ForceAir Force Releases CRFI For Pave Hawk Helicopter Replacement
The Air Force this week released its sources sought synopsis/capability request for information (CRFI) for the HH-60 Recapitalization Program (HH-60 Recap). Responses are due Sept. 19 for the HH-60 Recap […]
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Army A ‘Target Rich Environment’ For New Energy Initiatives, McHugh Says
Army Secretary John McHugh yesterday unveiled the Energy Initiatives Office (EIO) Task Force, an innovative new project for partnering with the private sector to manage the development of large-scale renewable […]
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Northrop Grumman Successful In First Real Time Cueing For Airborne IR BMDS Sensor
Northrop Grumman [NOC] yesterday said it successfully completed the first test to demonstrate real-time cueing of the Airborne Infrared (ABIR) sensor for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) with the […]
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Business/FinancialBoeing Completes Acquisition of Solutions Made Simple Inc.
Boeing [BA] yesterday said it completed the acquisition of Solutions Made Simple Inc. (SMSi), an information services provider for the U.S. government and the intelligence community. Boeing announced its agreement […]