Raytheon’s DARPA translation work moves into next phase
Raytheon BBN Technologies has received an additional $6.14 million in funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to continue work on the Multilingual Automatic Document Classification, Analysis and Translation program.
iPhones, commercial satellites prominent in joint DOD exercise
The Defense Department interoperability exercise stresses flexible networking and new uses for existing technology.
SAIC focuses on Air Force video systems technology
Science Applications International Corp. will help the Air Force improve the service's overhead intelligence gathering efforts under a five-year follow-on contract potentially worth more than $49 million.
NFL technology is in play on the battlefield
The idea of the military tapping replay technology used by the National Football League to manage the fast-growing volume of battlefield video shouldn’t be overturned, GCN Lab director John Breeden writes.
Top DISA information strategist John Garing retires
DISA's director of strategic planning and information, John Garing, was instrumental in developing and advancing the information technology services DISA's provides the military through its Defense Enterprise Computing Centers.
DOD space program dogged by delays, cost overruns
Poised at the beginning of a new era in satellite acquisition, the Defense Department continues to see its space programs dogged by significant and persistent cost overruns and sometimes declining capabilities, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
In the digital age, satellites are closing in on the crown
SatCom 2010 explores the most impressive discussions and new trends related to the military field.
Lockheed scores $940M anti-IED award
Lockheed Martin Corp. will produce Improvised Explosive Device jammers for the Navy under a sole source, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling value of $940 million.
TCS upgrades US communications capabilities in SW Asia
TeleCommunication Systems Inc. will improve satellite services for U.S. government personnel in forward operating areas throughout Southwest Asia under a three-year contract valued at up to $7 million.
L-3 doubles down on intell, imagery work
L-3 Communications has won two Defense Department contracts for intelligence support work that have a combined value of more than $255 million.
SAIC adds advanced sensor technologies with SET acquisition
SAIC's acquisition of SET brings on board high-end engineering and research in sensors, analytics and real-time information integration.
DARPA satellite program seeks ‘billions and billions’ of inputs
The agency envisions enabling people around the world to take part in an experimental satellite program.
Army to call up small robots for combat duty
It appears that automated warfighting is being accelerated into the ranks.
Argon ST puts up 'for sale' sign
Argon ST hires the investment bank Stone Key Partners to help the company find a buyer.
ITT reorganizes $6.3B defense unit
ITT merges seven units into three to create a new Defense and Information Solutions sector.
CACI to bolster Army intell processing capabilities
CACI International Inc. will provide program management and technical engineering services to the Army under a new $24 million task order.
Counter-IED tactics MIA in Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has established a task force to move new techniques and technologies for combating improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan more quickly to the front lines, reports Greg Grant at DOD Buzz.
Army to get more aerostat threat detection systems
Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide the Army with additional airborne platforms that provide around-the-clock surveillance and detection capabilities under a $133 million contract award.
Lockheed to help Iraqi Air Force manage air space
Lockheed Martin Corp. has won a $28.1 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide the Iraqi Air Force with communications infrastructure technology.
General Dynamics to supply Air Force with battlefield ID devices
A unit of General Dynamics will furnish the Air Force with cryptographic technology for identification equipment that identifies friend from foe on the battlefield under a contract potentially worth $37 million over five years.
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