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Northrop Grumman’s ICBS Completes Demonstration

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Monday, November 21st, 2011

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Northrop Grumman's [NOC] Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) participated in a successful demonstration of fusing real-time data from a variety of sensors into a Single Integrated Air Picture (SIAP), the company said recently. Sensors from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps were involved in the September proof-of- concept demonstration across laboratories in Huntsville, Ala., and Dahlgren, Va., and was connected by the Army's Integrated Fire Control Network and the Navy's Cooperative Engagement Capability to…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]