DARPA’s One-Shot Sniper System Moves Forward
At the same time that the U.S. military is moving forward with enhancements to its sniper capabilities, parallel technology development …
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First Flight of the Production C-5M Super Galaxy
The first production C-5M Super Galaxy (aircraft no. 83-1285), made its maiden flight at the Lockheed Martin facility at Marietta, …
UDT-SEAL Museum
It started decades ago when a few members of the Fraternal Order of the UDT-SEAL, predecessor to the UDT-SEAL Association, …
U.S. Army Outlines Revised GCV Approach
With nearly 300 industry representatives in attendance, U.S. Army representatives recently provided an update on the emerging Ground Combat Vehicle …
Eglin’s 33rd Fighter Wing
On Oct. 14, 2009, Col. David A. Hlatky began a new assignment that will be unique in the U.S. military …
Contractor Casualties Rise in Iraq, Afghanistan
The number of contractors injured in Iraq and Afghanistan now totals more than double those of U.S. soldiers through June …
Army Awards Remington Contract to Upgrade M24E1 to .300 Winchester Magnum
Another concrete manifestation of the United States military’s interest in enhancing its sniper capabilities [see “Attention Focuses on Sniper Arena,” …
Partnering for Exclusive Economic Zone Enforcement
It has long been a bitter irony for the Coast Guard’s 14th District: the service’s smallest district, in terms of …
HP Battles Dell for Acquisitions, Defense IT
In its recent winning battle with Dell Corp. for the right to acquire data storage company 3PAR for $2.35 billion, …
U.S. Army Announces “Industry Day” to Clarify Ground Combat Vehicle Program
The U.S. Army will be holding an “industry day” on Oct. 1, 2010, in Dearborn, Mich., in an effort to …