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TechWatch: The Dual Use Dilemma

By J.R. Wilson

TechWatch: The Dual Use Dilemma

Throughout the Cold War, the U.S. military and NASA were two of the world’s primary technology drivers. Many of the devices and capabilities taken for granted in civilian life today began as government ...more »

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GCV Solicitation Brings Industry Teaming

By Scott R. Gourley

Industry teaming activities have begun to accelerate in the aftermath of the Feb. 26, 2010 U.S. Army release of its formal solicitation for the Technology Development phase of its Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) ...more »

Land Forces

Ground Combat Vehicle RFP Is Released

By Scott R. Gourley

On Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) released the much-anticipated final request for proposal (RFP) for the technology development (TD) phase of the Ground Combat Vehicle ...more »

Land Forces

“AUSA Winter” Spotlights Future HMMWV Options

By Scott R. Gourley

In anticipation of a major “recapitalization” of the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) fleet, many industry participants highlighted their related programs and capabilities during the recent Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) ...more »

Aerospace

Handicapping the U.S. Air Force KC-X Tanker/Transport Competition

By John D. Gresham

Over a decade since the original KC-X Tanker Modernization requirement to replace the aging U.S Air Force (USAF) fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers was first identified, it appears that a contract will finally be ...more »

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