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DOD picks provider for intell support in Iraq

L-3 Communications has won two Defense Department contracts for intelligence support work that have a combined value of more than $255 million.

Boeing readies UAS flight demonstrations

Boeing Co. will conduct a first flight to two different unmanned aircraft systems in the next 10 months as part of the company’s initiative to get its UAS business back on track, reports Amy Butler at Aviation Week.

DOD business arm embarks on software upgrade

CACI International Inc. has been awarded a Defense Information Systems Agency task order valued at approximately $31 million to upgrade software programs at the Defense Department’s Business Transformation Agency.

Army e-mail consolidation first step in enterprise efforts

Over the next two years the Army will consolidate the various e-mail accounts for nearly 250,000 users, the first step in creating enterprise-wide e-mail services.

Burroughs to direct Navy PEO C4I

Rear Adm. Jerry K. Burroughs will take over as program executive officer for command, control, communications, computers and intelligence at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) San Diego.

Navy awards C2 software development contract

Science Applications International Corp. has been awarded a prime contract by the Navy to develop new command and control software for the Defense Department.

Marines take automated logistics to next level

The Office of Naval Research has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. to embark on phase two of an automated logistics designed to enhance Marine Corps mission planning and execution.

DOD's outdated acquisition system hinders mission success, panel says

DOD's antiquated acquisition system and policies present major problems in fulfilling mission needs and contribute to government cost overruns.

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