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Army Fields Next-Gen Blue Force Tracking System

Army Fields Next-Gen Blue Force Tracking System

The Army has fielded its next-generation friendly force tracking system to five operational brigade combat teams, equipping Soldiers with a faster satellite network, secure data encryption and advanced mapping kits for improved tactical communications...

Homeland Security: $40.6 billions for 2011

Homeland Security: $40.6 billions for 2011

A $40.6 billion Homeland Security appropriations bill cleared the House Thursday evening, ending two days of debate that saw new limits imposed on funding for airport screeners but strong opposition to conservative demands for...

DRS Technologies wins JBC-P contract

DRS Technologies wins JBC-P contract

DRS Technologies, Inc., A Finmeccanica Company, announced its DRS Tactical Systems business unit received a cost-plus fixed-fee award for the development of an ultra-rugged handheld device for the US Army’s Joint Battle Command –...

NATO Russia Joint Missile Defense Center

NATO Russia Joint Missile Defense Center

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov point of view here – The 29 nations of the NATO-Russia Council (NRC) restated their commitment to pursuing cooperation on missile defence as well as cooperation in other security areas...

Micro-Cyber: Future of Signal Regiment

Micro-Cyber: Future of Signal Regiment

A massive transformation of the Signal Regiment has been cleared to move forward according to the Chief of Signal. During an awards ceremony held June 6, 2011, in Alexander Hall on Fort Gordon, Ga.,...

Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Brussels

Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Brussels

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today visited Brussels to meet with her counterparts, sign a joint statement on global supply chain security cooperation between the United States and European Union, and deliver remarks...

Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to U.K.

Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to U.K.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today visited London to meet with her counterparts and underscore the importance of strengthening collaboration between the United States and United Kingdom to ensure the security, efficiency, and...

Defense Secretary Robert Gates CNN interview

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in an interview at the CNN’s “State of the Union” discussed triumphs and trials in Iraq Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “I am worried about Iranian influence (in...

U.S. JTRS Proves It Can Talk To Other Radios

U.S. JTRS Proves It Can Talk To Other Radios

The U.S. Defense Department completed its first successful interoperability quick-look laboratory test on Soldier Radio Waveform, proving the service’s Joint Tactical Radio System can communicate with radios from outside companies. Developed primarily for radios...