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Raytheon, Palantir To Test Software For Navy’s Future Logistics System

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, November 16th, 2018

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Raytheon, Palantir To Test Software For Navy’s Future Logistics System

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The Navy has awarded Raytheon [RTN] and Palantir contracts to test their software offerings for potential use in the service’s next-generation logistics system, officials announced last Wednesday.Both companies are tasked with forming a prototype Integrated Data Environment (IDE) from their respective software architecture as part of the Naval Operational Business Logistics Enterprise (NOBLE) program.“Raytheon and Palantir will be required to deliver a baseline of commercial software solutions with enterprise and field level capability that can ensure effective and efficient supply…

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