Former Raytheon exec takes defense reins at Oshkosh

Oshkosh Corp. has named John Urias executive vice president and president of Oshkosh Defense to lead all aspects of the Wisconsin-based company’s global defense segment.

Army names new PEO-EIS

Douglas Wiltsie will succeed Gary Winkler as Army Program Executive Officer-Enterprise Information Systems.

Catapult launches IT upgrades, maintenance for DISA

Catapult Technology has won a four-year, $38 million IT contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency.

Army makes strides in data center consolidation

The Army IT Agency is touting its major efforts to reduce servers and energy consumption.

Army plans 2012 release of major IT contract

The contract, ITES-3H, will support the Army’s requirements for commercial hardware and more.

General Dynamics wins $3.7B Army procurement contract

General Dynamics C4 Systems Inc. will provide the Army with computer hardware and software procurement assistance under a five-year $3.7 billion contract, according to an Aug. 29 Defense Department announcement.

SAIC protests $850M Army contracts, defense publication reports

Science Applications International Corp. filed a protest Aug. 26 against the Army's award of Ground Combat Vehicle technology development contracts to two teams led by BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems.

Contractors share $900M prize to develop the Army's smart combat vehicle

Two teams of contractors, one led by BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman and another by General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin Corp., share a $900 million contract to develop the technology for the Army's smart combat vehicle.

Serco puts Army personnel financial records in order

Serco Inc. will provide professional management services to the Army under a three-year task order with a ceiling value of $9 million, according to a company announcement dated Aug. 15.

Is the Army energizing a new IT market?

The Army announces a new task force to target its renewable energy goals.

GTSI provides Army with $159M in biometric ID kits

GTSI Corp. will provide the Army with biometric identification hardware and software kits under a 16-month contract worth $159 million.

CSC and team help Army improve air traffic control

Computer Sciences Corp. will help the Army upgrade its air traffic control under a five-year task order worth an estimated $30 million.

Annapolis firm gets Army order for satellite terminals

TeleCommunication Systems Inc. has been awarded a $60.8 million order to provide satellite terminals to the Army in two stages in 2012.

Army's 2012 plan emphasizes innovation, frugality

The service's 2012 Modernization Plan puts focus on using technology to maximize resources amid dwindling funds.

ITT drafts retired Army general to build Hill, DOD ties

ITT Corp. has named retired Army Lt. Gen. Robert Durbin vice president of government relations for its ITT Defense & Information Solutions segment.

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Senate outlines $6.4B in cuts to defense spending

The Senate Armed Services Committee is calling for $6.4 billion in defense spending cuts as it pushes forward its proposed DOD authorization for full Senate consideration.

QinetiQ will aid Army Aviation in developing new tools and technologies

QinetiQ North America will provide software development for the Army under a five-year contract worth a maximum of $39.8 million.

General Dynamics to shutter its APG operations

General Dynamics Corp. will close its Aberdeen Proving Ground operation this summer.

Army names top builders of virtual worlds

One of the winners named in the Federal Virtual Worlds Challenge is NonKin Village, in which trainers can create a virtual foreign village to help U.S. troops explore interactions with people of other cultures.