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Business/Financial

Raytheon Acquires Another Cyber Security Firm

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Friday, November 5th, 2010

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Raytheon [RTN] yesterday said it has acquired Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS), a firm specializing in cross domain, operating system and network security solutions, adding to capabilities in cyber security. Raytheon said the purchase is not expected to have a material impact on its sales or earnings in the fourth quarter of 2010 or in 2011. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. TCS, which is based in Northern Virginia, provides cross-domain and cyber security software and services that enable organizations…

Congress

Kaine On Iranian Girls School Strike: “You Can Be Sure We’re Gonna Get The Answer To That One”

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Congress

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Advanced / Transformational Technology

Pentagon May Make ‘Tradeoffs’ For Low-Cost Autonomous Tech Without Reconciliation Funds, CTO Says

The Pentagon’s chief technology officer has said the department may need to make “tradeoffs” on certain capability priorities if Congress doesn’t pass a reconciliation with $350 billion in requested defense […]

Congress

SASC’s FY ‘27 NDAA Sticks With Army’s Plan For Legacy Aviation Procurement Cuts

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