DOD FINE-TUNES ITS SPECTRUM STRATEGY
DARPA, DISA are working on solutions to help the department make better use of the crowded airwaves.

ROBOTIC EVOLUTION
Robotics technology is evolving to meet the demands of the network-centric battlefield.

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MARINES ORDER UP DIGITAL ACQUISITION SHOP
SRA International is building an integrated digital work environment for the Marine Corps Systems Command that will provide a seamless method of handling the entire systems development process.

DOD USES ITS HEAD
Acting on an idea from former Secretary Rumsfeld, DOD has mobilized an army of venture capitalists to locate and capture the best technology in the nation.

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URGENT NEEDS SYSTEM GETS SMARTER
Marines in the field use something called the Universal Needs System to get the supplies they needed yesterday. But until recently, the system’s technology didn’t fit its speedy goals.

IP KEY TO FCS VISION
The use of IP-based technology is proving to be a distinct advantage in the development of Future Combat Systems applications. A case in point is the FCS Brigade Combat Team.

MARKEY TO DOD: DROP WEB SITE BLOCKS
Rep. Edward Markey questions the logic behind blocking military personnel from visiting YouTube.com, myspace.com and 11 other popular sites.

NAVY FLOATS ON-BOARD WIFI
In a first, the U.S. Navy has approved the use of 802.11g wireless devices for use by personnel boarding suspect vessels.