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.
- By Defense Systems Staff
- Mar 01, 2013
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.
- By Defense Systems Staff
- Mar 01, 2013
Investments in intelligence capabilities needed for the nation's military to stay on top of a number of global security threats are at risk from continuing budget instability and further deep cuts mandated by the sequestration, says a top DOD official.
- By Defense Systems Staff
- Mar 01, 2013
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.
- By Defense Systems Staff
- Mar 01, 2013
The Army has placed an order worth $2.4 million with Aerotech for its soldier-wearable integrated power equipment system.
- By Defense Systems Staff
- Feb 28, 2013
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.
- By Defense Systems Staff
- Feb 28, 2013
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.
- By Defense Systems Staff
- Feb 28, 2013
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.
- By Defense Systems Staff
- Feb 27, 2013