Defense IT


iRobot to deliver rugged, throwable FirstLook robot to Army

The Army has awarded a contract to iRobot to furnish a rugged, throwable robot that can be used for a variety of combat missions and special operations.

Army has recommended 36 systems for fielding through NIE process

The four Army Network Integration Evaluations conducted since May 2011 have resulted in the recommendation for the fielding of 36 new systems and 24 of those have received funding and are scheduled to be deployed.

ITT Exelis wins international battlefield radio deal

ITT Exelis has won an $11.6 million contract with an international customer to furnish a wide range of communications equipment, the company said March 1.

Aerotech to deliver soldier-wearable power system to Army

The Army has placed an order worth $2.4 million with Aerotech for its soldier-wearable integrated power equipment system.

Boeing tests Phantom Eye's ISR capabilities at altitude of 8,000 feet

Boeing's Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system recently completed its second flight in which it demonstrated critical capabilities that will enable it to perform ISR missions for up to four days without refueling.

Air Force bestows excellence award on Global Hawk program

The Air Force's Northrop Grumman-built RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft program recently received the 2012 Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award for demonstrating the most improved performance in aircraft maintenance and logistics readiness.

Lockheed wins Air Force contracts for next set of GPS III satellites

The Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin two contracts totaling $120 million to procure long lead parts for four more next-generation Global Positioning System satellites.

Air Force seeks small businesses to help it exploit cyber threats

The Air Force is seeking information from small businesses on the capabilities they possess to assist with identifying, neutralizing and exploiting threats in the cyber realm to the service's people, weapons systems and networks.

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  • Improving Performance Management and Project Control to Meet Cost/Schedule Milestones in DoD Procurement

    It can be nearly impossible to build annual budgets that consider forecasted project and program work plans along with detailed cost data, particularly when attempting to reconcile actual and projected program costs with actual schedule performance. In this webcast, a defense IT program manager will share best practices and hard-won lessons aligning critical data on project performance, cost systems and schedules for truly big picture program management insight. Read more