Army updates Optionally-Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Program Schedule
The Army announced on 6 November...
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Author: Douglas Harpel
CSIS: Artificial Intelligence and National Security: The Importance of the AI Ecosystem
5 November 2018 Artificial intelligence (AI) has profound potential to affect the balance of power...
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German parliament approves new heavy lift helicopter procurement
The German Bundestag on Friday approved a a significant increase in funding for major weapon...
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ARCTIC PLANNING: Navy Report to Congress Aligns with Current Assessments of Arctic Threat Levels and Capabilities Required to Execute DOD’s Strategy
Report is here – https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-19-42 The Navy’s June 2018 report...
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State Department: U.S. Arms Exports Rise 13% in 2018
U.S. Arms Transfers Rise 13 Percent in 2018, Highlighting Administration’s Success...
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Army CECOM seeks industry for cable assembly and connector production
Title of Event: Army CECOM Cable & Connector – Industry Day Audience: Members of the...
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Aerospace Industries Association decries prospective U.S. defense budget cuts
AIA: NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BACKTRACK ON MILITARY INVESTMENT AIA Statement – November 8,...
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Fibrotex USA Selected to Deliver the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Camouflage System (ULCANS)
New ULCANS multispectral camouflage system will mask soldiers, vehicles and installations from...
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Army to host Industry Day for Digital Soldier Initiative
The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground Belvoir Division is announcing an Industry...
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Army Seeks Next Generation Combat Vehicle Sensors
The Army has released a Request for Project Proposal (RFPP) through the Sensors, Communications,...
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DoD seeks commercial solutions for fielding of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) platform
Short Range Reconnaissance System Overview: DoD seeks commercial solutions for fielding of the...
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Marines release RFI seeking Unmanned Ground Vehicle to carry the load of Infantry Marines
As part of the FY19 focus area of Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AAI), the Marine Corps...
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IAI SIGNS $550 MILLION MEGA-DEAL FOR ANTI-AIRCRAFT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS UPGRADES WITH ASIAN NATION
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced it has been awarded a mega-contract worth $ 550...
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Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) outlines acquisition priorities
The Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) annual Forecast to Industry event was held...
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SOCOM to host Optical Dominance Industry Day on 14 November
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) invites you to attend the Optical Dominance...
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NAVAIR (finally) Releases Draft RFP for new Training Helicopter
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has released a long-awaited draft Request for Proposals...
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Elbit Systems Selected to Provide Maritime UAS to the European Union Maritime Safety Agency
Haifa, Israel, November 01, 2018 – Elbit Systems announced today that it was awarded a framework...
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Images leaked of Kamov Design Bureau’s future high speed helicopter
Multiple media outlets reporting that Russia’s Kamov Design Bureau accidentlally (?) leaked...
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Airbus decries “lost opportunity” in Belgian decision to procure F-35
It was announced last week that Belgium, after a lengthy source selection process, would be...
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Textron Systems Announces Plans to Acquire Robotics Innovator Howe & Howe Technologies
Acquisition Would Create Industry-Leading Range of Autonomous Air, Land and Sea Platforms ...
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USAF Seeks Directed Energy Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DE C-UAS) Capability
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation...
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Army to Host Second Annual DoD Artificial Intelligence (AI) Industry Day
The Army Research Laboratory (ARL), together with the Algorithmic Warfare Cross-Functional Team...
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NASA Launches Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge – Industry Day on November 1-2
Solicitation Link NASA is releasing this RFI in conjunction with an industry day that can be...
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Dassault unveils model of Franco-German “New-Generation Fighter”
At this week’s Euronaval conference at the Paris-Le Bourget exhibition center, French...
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Canada taps Lockheed Martin & BAE Systems to design Type 26 Frigate-based Canadian Surface Combatants
The Government of Canada and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. have identified Lockheed Martin Canada Inc....
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CBO: Navy’s 2019 Shipbuilding Plan is Unaffordable
In a report released this week by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the non-partisan study...
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CBO – An Analysis of the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2019 Shipbuilding Plan
18 October 2018 The Department of Defense (DoD) submitted the Navy’s 2019 shipbuilding plan, which...
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NAVSEA Requests Information from Industry for Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MUSVs)
This Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) notice is issued by the Department of the Navy,...
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Elbit Systems US Subsidiary, Universal Avionics, Unveils New ‘Head-Up, Head-Down’ Flight Deck at NBAA 2018
ORLANDO, Florida, October 16, 2018 – Elbit Systems commercial avionics U.S. subsidiary, Universal...
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SOCOM Plans November 14-15 Briefing to Industry for Light Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (LTATV)
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will conduct a briefing to Industry in...
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Saab Receives Order from Boeing for the Advanced Pilot Training Aircraft T-X
18 October 2018 Saab has received an order from Boeing for the Engineering and Manufacturing...
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President Trump announces $700 billion request for defense in 2020
President Donald J. Trump told reporters yesterday that while he has asked each of his Cabinet...
Read MoreBoeing Launches Disruptive Computing and Networks (DC&N) organization
CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2018 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced a new Disruptive Computing and...
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Army seeks technologies for 2020 Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiments (AEWE)
The U.S. Army is undertaking a series of modernization and acquisition reforms designed to focus...
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Air Combat Command: F-16CM THUNDERBIRD ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION RELEASED
From Headquarters Air Combat Command Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: F-16CM THUNDERBIRD...
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Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies to Combine in Merger of Equals to Create a Global Defense Technology Leader
MELBOURNE, FL and NEW YORK, NY October 14, 2018 — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) and L3...
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General Electric:Why Single-Spool is Superior for ITEP
By Tony Mathis, CEO and President of GE Aviation’s Military Systems business The U.S. Army...
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosts Industry Day/Releases Charts on upgrades to Integrated Fixed Towers (IFT) and Remote Video Surveillance System (RVSS) Upgrades
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted a pre-solicitation Industry Day on October 15,...
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Army Seeks Force Protection Surveillance and Detection Enabling Technologies
Force Protection Surveillance and Detection Enabling Technologies – Request for Information...
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HASC Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) outlines national security priorities for the next Congress
If the Democrats win the majority of House seats in the upcoming election, as many observers...
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AeroVironment and GDLS Join Forces to Integrate Unmanned Aircraft and Tactical Missile Systems with Armored Combat Vehicles
WASHINGTON, at AUSA, Oct. 8, 2018 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leader in unmanned...
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Raytheon and Rheinmetall to offer Lynx IFV to US Army as Bradley replacement
Formally unveiled at AUSA 2018, Raytheon is working with the German firm Rheinmetall to deliver a...
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Harris Corporation’s T7 Robot Achieves Major Milestone; Passes Qualification Testing for UK MOD EOD Program
WASHINGTON – October 8, 2018 T7 completes rigorous qualification testing and is ready for...
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Honeywell and the U.S. Army are testing a prototype of an advanced helmet-mounted vision system in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
Announced at AUSA 2018, Honeywell and the U.S. Army are testing a prototype of an advanced...
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BAE Systems Develops Next-generation Countermeasures Dispenser to Provide Advanced Threat Protection for Aircraft
NASHUA, New Hampshire — BAE Systems, a leader in optical electronic warfare systems, today...
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White House releases Industrial Base Assessment
NATIONAL SECURITY & DEFENSE Issued on: October 5, 2018 In order to maintain America’s...
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USAF Awards AeroVironment Task Order Contract to Support Latin American and Caribbean Nations with RQ-11B Raven Drones
October 04, 2018 U.S. Government fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance funds of $2.8 million...
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Canadian Department of National Defence Marks Official Delivery of MSVS SMP Trucks from Mack Defense
ALLENTOWN, PA (Oct. 3, 2018) – The Canadian Department of National Defence recently marked the...
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Army seeks industry comments on Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of Project Manager...
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Army releases solicitation for Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Competitive Prototype (FARA CP)
The US Army has formally launched a competition to provide the Service with an advanced armed...
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AUVSI Statement on Senate Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill
For Immediate Release: October 3, 2018 Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786...
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DHS awards Israeli Morphisec $200K for Cybersecurity Tech
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced...
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DoD taps BAE Systems to help develop and deliver next generation mission technologies
1 October 2018 The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has selected BAE Systems to compete for future...
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U.S. approves UTC purchase of Rockwell Collins
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. aerospace and industrial company United Technologies Corp...
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USAF taps Boeing-Saab for $9.2 billion T-X jet trainer contract
In a major and long-awaited announcement, the U.S. Air Force has selected Boeing-Saab team to...
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TARDEC Survivability & Protection Training Symposium 2018
The United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) will...
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Industry showcases wares at Modern Day Marine 2018
Among the key industry news released at this year’s Modern Day Marine (MDM) conference at...
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Harris Corporation tapped to Deliver F-35’s Next Generation Computer Processor
FORT WORTH, Texas September 27, 2018 Supply Chain Competition Continues to Reduce Cost and Enhance...
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Boeing-Leonardo upsets competition to provide MH-139 to USAF in UH-1N Replacement Program
Boeing-Leonardo, besting offerings from Lockheed/Sikorsky and Sierra Nevada Corporation, was...
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Leonardo and African Group Paramount signed a LoI to evaluate a cooperation for a weaponized configuration of the M-345 for the African market
Leonardo and the Paramount Group signed a Letter of Intent during the “Africa Aerospace &...
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CSIS Analysis of the FY2019 Defense Budget
Analysis of the FY 2019 Defense Budget from the CSIS Defense Budget Analysis program provides an...
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Senate Passes (93-7) $674.4 billion final FY18 Minibus Conference Report for Defense
$674.4 billion package Includes Largest Pay Raise for Troops in Nearly a Decade, Boost in NIH and...
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BAE Systems eyes novel way of flying
Eye tracking technology to control fighter jets in development. Experts at BAE Systems are...
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In case you missed it: Key messages from the 2018 AFA Conference
Air Force Secretary (Dr.) Heather Wilson The Secretary made the case for a massive (25%) growth in...
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BAE Systems signs CRADA with AFRL to transition gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology
BAE Systems has signed a cooperative agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for...
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White House Releases Long-awaited Cyber Security Strategy
White House Press Release – 20 September 2018 America’s networks are threatened daily by...
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ST Engineering and Paramount Group unveil Comprehensive Variants of World-Renowned Belrex Protected Vehicles
ST Engineering and Paramount commit to market a family of Protected Vehicles, comprising 10...
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Paramount Group Announces new Surveillance and Intelligence Network (SAINTS)
September 19th 2018, Johannesburg – Paramount Group, the African-based global aerospace and...
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Insitu Announces Integrator Extended Range
New configuration of proven Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) shatters the line of sight barrier for...
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USAF Secretary Heather Wilson outlines 386-Squadrons-by-2030 “Air Force we need” to open AFA Conference
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced the results of an in-depth analysis aimed at...
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CBO: Operating Costs of Aging Air Force Aircraft
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), in September 2018, released an updated analysis on the...
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Lockheed Martin secures $7.2 billion (sole source) award for GPS III satellite production
The U.S. Air Force on Friday, 14 September, announced the award to Lockheed Martin Corporation of...
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House, Senate Appropriations Conferees approve FY19 “minibus” spending bill with $675 billion for defense
House and Senate Appropriations Committee Conferees on September 13, 2018 approved a fiscal year...
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Pentagon ready to support Hurricane Florence relief efforts
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security Kenneth P. Rapuano and Air...
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Gulfstream delivers special mission G550 to the US Navy
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently delivered a special mission G550 to the United States Navy....
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Army releases system specification for Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) UAS
The U.S. Army intends to develop and field a Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) platform. The SRR is...
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SAIC to acquire Engility in $2.5 billion deal
Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) and Engility Holdings Inc., (NYSE: EGL)...
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Boeing awarded $2.9 billion contract modification for additional KC-46 Tanker production
The U.S. Air Force announced on 10 September that Boeing Company had been awarded a $2,858,701,741...
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Navy to host Industry Day on Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Family of Systems
Code 85 USW Weapons, Vehicles, & Defensive Systems Department of NUWCDIVNPT (Naval Undersea...
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Stark delivers first ARROW 3 Anti-Ballistic Missile canister to IAI
Columbus, MS -Stark recently celebrated the first delivery of the “Made in Mississippi” Arrow 3...
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GAO Slams U.S. Coast Guard Heavy Polar Icebreaker Program over Risks in Design, Cost, and Schedule
In a development that will almost certainly heighten U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Congressional, and...
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Army Seeks COTS Turbine Engine Solutions for Future Long Range Assault Aircraft
The US Army Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office (ATE PO), seeks information, performance...
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Navy taps Boeing for unmanned tanker aircraft contract with a potential value of $7 billion
The Navy announced on 30 August that Boeing Company — besting General Atomics and Lockheed...
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USAF Releases Long-awaited Combat Air Force Contract Air Support (CAF CAS) Solicitation
The USAF’s Combat Air Force Contract Air Support (CAF CAS) ID/IQ (task order)...
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USAF Seeks Two Aircraft for Foreign Surveillance Missions under the Treaty on Open Skies
The United States Air Force requires two airliner class aircraft to support the Treaty on Open...
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Army Outlines AH-64 Apache Capability Enhancement (ACE) Objectives
The Apache Development and Modernization Product Office (PM Dev/Mod), hosted the Apache Capability...
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EXCLUSIVE: A Conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman, Chairman of the Seapower Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee
DSJ: Chairman Wittman, you’ve been for many years among the most forceful advocates in the...
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Army seeks Sources for HMMWV Manufacture and Recapitalization
The U.S. Army’s Product Director, Light Tactical Vehicles and Army Contracting Command...
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NAVSEA seeks to exploit high-power RF technology for Vessel Stopping Prototype
Nearly 18 years after the al-Qaeda-coordinated speedboat attack on the USS Cole that took the...
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Navy to Host Industry Day to address Hypoxia Problem
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR/PMA-202) desires a platform-independent physiological...
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DoD issues 2018 Report to Congress on China Military Power
The Pentagon just issued its Congressionally-mandated annual report on Chinese military...
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US Army Seeks New Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR)
The Army Contracting Command, on behalf of the Precision Fires Rocket and Missile Systems (PFRMS)...
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Roboteam’s Reconnaissance and Surveillance Teamed Robot (RSTR): Fly when you want to fly, drive when you want to drive
With its Reconnaissance and Surveillance Teamed Robot (RSTR), international ground robotics leader...
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NOVO DR unveils Robot Integration counter-IED capability at Global EOD Conference
This year’s NDIA-run Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Symposium & Exhibition saw...
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USAF Seeks Small Business to Provide RQ-11B RAVEN UAS Systems and Services
The USAF’s Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management and Integration Center (ACC AMIC),...
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Senate sends $716 billion FY19 Defense Policy Bill to the President months ahead of schedule
On Wednesday, 1 August, the Senate passed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act...
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Army seeks Next Generation Squad Weapon
The Army is providing appropriately-cleared industry with technical information on what it seeks...
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DISA Solicits for $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) Cloud Contract
The Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) on 25 July 2018 released a long awaited...
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