Net-Centric Training


Lockheed builds training and simulation muscle

Dec 24, 2008

Lockheed Martin Corp. is purchasing Universal Systems and Technology Inc., a provider of technology services to the Defense Department and other government agencies.

Marines get help with training to defeat IEDs

Dec 23, 2008

Science Applications International Corp. will help the Marine Corps learn the basics of how to defeat improved explosive devices under a new contract.

Cyber wargame highlights security challenges

Dec 22, 2008

Senior-level government and industry officials in a two-day cybersecurity simulation exercise that concluded December 18 said it demonstrated the importance of a cross-sector, integrated approach to cybersecurity. The simulation also illustrated some challenges the Obama administration and next Congress will face in terms of cybersecurity, they said.

Air Combat Command to evaluate training technology

Dec 17, 2008

Under the contract, Alion will htlp the command analyze modeling and simulation technologies and the training approaches used for warfighters.

Military has mini supercomputer in works

Dec 16, 2008

Military personnel could soon have the power of a supercomputer in a wearable, 1-pound box. The mini-supercomputer is based on a 5.6-inch wide, 3.3-inch high, 1-inch deep unit.

Quantum3D creates worldwide geospatial database for aircraft simulators

Dec 15, 2008

Visual computing vendor Quantum3D has developed a commercial off-the-shelf, worldwide geo-specific database for both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft flight simulations.

Recruiting technology goes cutting edge

Nov 24, 2008

To interest new recruits, the Army has experimented with new technologies and even built a 14,500-square-foot facility that opened last summer, which resembles an Apple store or video arcade more than a military recruiting station.

Navy gets assist in deploying integrated ERP system

Nov 20, 2008

Science Applications International Corp. will help design and implement the enterprise resource planning tool for the Naval Sea Systems Command under a contract worth as much as $115 million.

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Highlights from the November Issue of Defense Systems

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