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Raytheon Nabs Small DNDO Award for Exploratory Research

DDN

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

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The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) has awarded Raytheon [RTN] an eight-month, $764,000 phase one contract to develop a networked system that would take advantage of existing an future radiation detection sensors--whether handheld, mobile, portal or other--that are distributed to better detect and localize threats. Raytheon's proposed approach is called Standoff Warning Against Radiological Materials (SWARM) technology. SWARM could take advantage of a network of distributed sensors and help authorities respond quickly and appropriately to an alarm from any point…

Congress

HASC’s Wittman Sees ‘Challenging’ Push For $350B In Reconciliation Funds, Wants Sustained Defense Increase

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Army

Army Secretary Says “We Need To Over-Invest in FLRAA To Get It Online As Quickly As Possible”

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Congress

Pentagon Fiscal 2027 Budget To Address Cannibalization Of Parts For F-35, Legislator Says

The Pentagon’s upcoming fiscal 2027 budget request will help reduce the cannibalization of parts for the F-35 fighter by Lockheed Martin [LMT], the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s […]

Budget

Trump’s $1.15 Trillion Request For DoD Is The ‘New Normal,” HASC Chairman Says

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