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    General Dynamics to supply Stryker Brigade with next-gen combat system
    Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 11:33 AM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    The 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team will strap on a lighter version of the Land Warrior fighting system designed by General Dynamics C4 Systems.

    Procurement woes continue for tanker contract
    Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 11:33 AM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    The Pentagon has postponed the $40 billion aerial tanker deal that has been mired in controversy.

    Stanley to advance Army intelligence technologies
    Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 10:17 AM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    Stanley will assist the Futures Directorate, Headquarters, Army Intelligence and Security Command in the coordination of technology development.

    Harris to modify Navy helicopter data link system
    Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 10:17 AM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    Harris Corp. will upgrade a helicopter data link communications system under $53 million award.

    Defense bill's contracting rules rankle Bush team
    Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - 12:56 PM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    Provisions that would govern contracting are contentious points in a defense authorization bill the Senate is debating today.

    DOD wants contractors to focus on data security
    Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - 12:56 PM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    The Defense Department has been meeting with the largest systems integrators to discuss how they can assure the military that government data on their systems is secure.

    EDS to strengthen NMCI security
    Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - 12:56 PM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    EDS will strengthen security of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet under two Navy task orders.

    Navy unveils NGEN requirements
    Monday, September 08, 2008 - 02:05 PM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    Navy holds industry day to issue NMCI NGEN Requirements.

    IRobot snaps up Nekton Research
    Monday, September 08, 2008 - 02:05 PM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    IRobot Corp. plans to acquire Nekton Research LLC, a provider of unmanned underwater systems and technologies, in an all-cash transaction.

    AAI wins two Army contracts for Shadow UAS
    Monday, September 08, 2008 - 02:05 PM - 15 years, 9 months ago   - Defense Industry  - Defense Systems Top
    Aircraft Armaments Inc. has won two new contracts from the Army to provide additional Shadow unmanned aircraft systems and related support.

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