Army
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ArmyAdaptive Operational Army Requires Adaptive Institution
By Ann Roosevelt A versatile, adaptable operational Army facing an uncertain security environment needs a continuously adaptive institution as well, a top general said. "I’m talking about the processes that […]
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Army
Rheinmetall-Led Consortium To Build Demonstrator To Protect Bases Abroad
A consortium led by Germany’s Rheinmetall Defence plans to build a prototype version of a fully networked system for protecting Bundeswehr camps, semi-static bases and similar installations. Germany’s Federal Agency […]
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Army
Army Works With EnerDel On New System For Hybrid Humvee
Automotive lithium-ion battery maker EnerDel Inc. will be working under a $1.29 million contract with the Army to develop a next-generation battery system for the hybrid version of the High […]
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Air ForceMurtha: Latest Tanker Fight Bolsters Case For Split Buy
By Emelie Rutherford The House’s lead defense appropriator said yesterday industry and congressional squabbling over the Air Force’s latest solicitation for aerial-refueling tankers proves the best way to dodge further […]
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Army
BAE Systems Appoints Bob Murphy As President Land & Armaments Group
BAE Systems yesterday announced the appointment of Bob Murphy as President of BAE Systems Land & Armaments operating group. Murphy succeeds Linda Hudson, appointed President and CEO of BAE Systems […]
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Army
General Dynamics Submits FRES SV Proposal, Taps Lockheed Martin For Turret
General Dynamics UK [GD] has submitted the latest version of its Austrian Spanish Cooperation Development (ASCOD) vehicle for the U.K. Future Rapid Effect System Specialist Vehicle (FRES-SV) program in competition […]
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Army
Army Increment 1 BCT Modernization Moves Another Step Toward Production
By Ann Roosevelt Boeing [BA] yesterday announced the Increment 1 capabilities of the Army’s Brigade Combat Team Modernization program successfully completed their Production Readiness Review (PRR), and demonstrated readiness to […]
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Air Force
Mullen: War Supplemental Needed, Programs Scrutinized In Next Budget
By Emelie Rutherford The military’s top officer predicted yesterday the Pentagon will seek supplemental war funding this fiscal year, reinforcing lawmakers’ stance that the Bush administration practice of covering wartime […]
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Army
General Tactical Vehicles JLTV Offering Completes CDR
General Tactical Vehicles (GTV), a joint venture between AM General and General Dynamics [GD], yesterday announced their Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) this […]
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Army
General Dynamics UK, BAE Systems, Submit U.K. Vehicle Proposals
By Ann Roosevelt General Dynamics UK [GD] and BAE Systems tomorrow will formally square off when they submit proposals for the potential $3 billion U.K. Ministry of Defence Future Rapid […]