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TechWatch: The Dual Use Dilemma
By J.R. Wilson
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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Land Forces
GCV Solicitation Brings Industry Teaming
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
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
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
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 »
Defense Headlines
March 10th, 2010
- Center Offers Respite for Families of Fallen
- Gates Visits Afghan Army Training Center
- Air Guard Tweaks Recruiting Web site
- Face of Defense: Guard Members Skate in Roller Derby
- Regional Issues Top Gates' Saudi Arabia Agenda
- Gates Visits Soldiers at Sharp End of Conflict
- More NATO Trainers Key to Afghan Effort
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Featured Industry Profiles
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Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., is an American, fifth-generation, family-owned company that has been designing, machining, and assembling precision optical instruments and other products for over 100 years in Oregon. Founded in 1907, Leupold’s ...more »
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Vista Systems
In the last dozen years Vista Systems’ video switcher and windowing technology has become the industry standard for blended projector video and mixed-signal data switching for a wide range of applications, including ...more »
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Agilent Technologies Inc.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences, and chemical analysis. The company’s 18,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 ...more »
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Apptis Company Overview
Leveraging strong domain expertise and advancements in technology, Apptis has enabled vital IT and communications solutions for federal agencies for over 20 years. Apptis delivers proven, trusted, and secure IT solutions for mission-aligned ...more »
