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Air Power
Presidential Helo Program Could Encounter Headwinds
The Navy’s VH-92A presidential helicopter program remains on budget and on schedule, but could face problems before the platforms are delivered, according to a government watchdog.
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Special Operations
Special Operators Pursuing New Position, Navigation and Timing Capabilities
Positioning, navigation and timing capabilities are moving to the forefront of the military’s acquisition priorities.
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Defense Contracting
Strong Military Spending Propels Industry Mergers
Expected boosts in defense spending are encouraging companies to broaden their portfolios through mergers and acquisitions to better provide high-end capabilities to the U.S. military, according to a recent report.
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Special Operations
Commandos Need Lightweight, Energy Efficient Equipment
Special Operations Command is looking for ways to quickly provide its forces with lightweight, energy-efficient equipment on the battlefield, according to an official.
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Emerging Technologies
Air Force Preparing for Hypersonic Tests
The Air Force is gearing up for hypersonic tests as the Defense Department seeks to keep pace with China and Russia, Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski said May 15.
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Special Operations
Special Operators Seek New Tech to Remain Stealthy
Today’s special operators must prepare for combat situations around the globe and against adversaries with increasingly sophisticated technology. Special Operations Command is working to provide commandos with products that help to reduce signature footprints through camouflage, signal reduction and other means, while remaining cost-effective and lightweight.
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Battlefield Communications
Rockwell Collins Releases New Airborne Radio
Rockwell Collins has produced the next generation of its networked communications airborne radio, which allows users to develop their own waveforms for the system, according to a company executive.
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SOCOM's Top 10 Technologies
Our May 2018 podcast focuses on Special Operations Command's top 10 technology needs.