FEATURES DOD rotorcraft get digital cockpit boost When the Army begins operational tests this spring, pilots will be flying CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters rigged out with a new digital cockpit system. Embedded connection Software, sensors, communications, automated IT make smart vehicles that connect with each other, commanders and the GIG. Hardened computing Even Iraq's sizzling 120 degree heat isn't too much for these ruggedized PCs and handhelds DEPARTMENTS LETTERS FROM THE EDITOR Embedded nodes will populate DOD’s network UPFRONT Army awards integrated biometrics contract UPFRONT Protecting DOD’s overseas bases UPFRONT Air Force to access gunfire detection and location system UPFRONT Blum in for two more years UPFRONT Gates fills key Defense command positions UPFRONT Virtual recruiter on duty at goarmy.com UPFRONT Industry could help DOD Subdue Spectrum Crisis CIO VIEW The next step in transformation LIFECYCLE VIEW Defense Spectrum Organization drives DOD spectrum management AGENCY RECON Army takes up digital arms BEYOND THE DOG TAG A chat with Shay Assad, director of Defense procurement and acquisition policy TOUR OF DUTY DON CIO Rob Carey learns information lessons while serving in Iraq
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