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General Dynamics C4 Systems To Build Marine Combat Center

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Thursday, June 18th, 2009

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General Dynamics [GD] C4 Systems recently announced it has been awarded $21 million to add Internet-like capabilities to the Marine Corps' Combat Operations Centers (COCs), the focal point of decision-making for deployed Marine commanders and their staffs. Through this effort, General Dynamics will upgrade the COCs' electronic systems to increase Marines' situational awareness and information sharing abilities, and improve network connectivity across the tactical battlespace. The contract being modified was awarded in 2002; the total value to date is $643…

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