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. …
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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 …
ARRA Earmarks Funds for Homeland Security Upgrades
The nation’s sputtering economy is presenting a unique “win-win” situation for the federal government and regional homeland security leaders as …
SAW “Lite”
The U.S. Army’s Armament Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), located a Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is highlighting a weight reduction exploration …
U.S. Army to Get New 5.56 mm Magazines
Recent contract award announcements indicate that U.S. Army warfighters will soon begin receiving new “improved” 30 round magazines for their …
C-27s Begin Training Program at Home and Operations Abroad
The U. S. Air Force is quietly making progress with its C-27J Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) – the newest fixed-wing …