Defense IT


Army CECOM raises Harris' tactical communications contract ceiling by $500 million

The Army Communications-Electronics Command has upped the ceiling value of its 2011 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract with Harris RF Communications by $500 million.

Three firms vie for Army enterprise infrastructure services

Three firms will compete with each other for task orders for Army enterprise infrastructure services.

Army begins final phase of migration to enterprise e-mail

The Army is on the last leg of its journey to enterprise e-mail, Mike Krieger, the service's deputy CIO, told service members March 12.

Sierra Nevada delivers first LRIP mobile air control tower to Army

Sierra Nevada has delivered the first low rate initial production version of its Mobile Tower System for air traffic control that will replace an aging model.

Army unit bound for Afghanistan to use first on-the-move comms network

After years of development, the Army is ready to begin its first deployment of an on-the-move communications network to Afghanistan.

Army IT Day: Consolidation key to future networking, says LandWarNet director

The Army’s side of the Global Information Grid, known as LandWarNet, is undergoing rapid changes as the service copes with new technology and a tight budget environment, says the director of the LandWarNet Mission Command.

Navy awards contract for F/A-18 computers to General Dynamics

The Navy has awarded a $19.3 million contract to General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems for F/A-18 advanced mission computers.

DynCorp to help Army train soldiers on medium tactical vehicles

The Army has awarded DynCorp International a contract to help train soldiers on medium tactical vehicles and also maintain and modify the vehicles as needed.

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