UK MoD Announces Selection of New Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (LPPV)
Continuing its trend of vehicle acquisition optimized for ongoing tactical combat operations, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) has …
Programs & Technology
Have Cultural Barriers Blocked LTA Vehicles?
The military’s approach to airships since 1960 has a number of critics, from retired USAF Lt. Col. Ed Herlik, who …
What’s Wrong With Our Weapons?
Today’s battle space is comprised of a multitude of conventional and unconventional operations, yet little has been done to develop …
Interview With Dyke Weatherington, Deputy Director, Unmanned Warfare OUSD AT&L
Dyke Weatherington is the deputy director, Unmanned Warfare, Portfolio Systems Acquisition in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense …
U.S. Army Delays Ground Combat Vehicle Program
On Aug. 25, 2010, the U.S. Army announced cancellation of the original solicitation for its Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. …
New F-35 Contract Reflects Harris Corp. Growth
Continuing its strategy of growth beyond its long-term leadership in joint tactical radios, Harris Corp. has announced a new contract …
Navy Directed Energy Weapon Contract Aids Kratos Defense Restructuring Plan
A former wireless infrastructure company that has set its sights on military contracts recently got a major boost in its …
Arlington National Cemetery to Get Free Tech Help
Plagued by a scandal over poor record keeping that included mismarked graves, Arlington National Cemetery is set to receive free …
Boeing, L-3 Acquisitions Reflect Industry Trends
In transactions underscoring the continued consolidation of federal contractors as Pentagon budget cuts loom, defense giants Boeing and L-3 Communications …
Post-NLOS Cancellation, AETF Evaluates M777A2 for Precision Fires
As the U.S. Army continues successful forward movement on its Early Infantry Brigade Combat Team (E-IBCT) modernization pathway, additional systems …