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  • In his recent visit to Poland, President Obama discussed joint defense actions between the United States and Poland with Polish President Komorowski and Polish Prime Minister Tusk. The meeting followed Poland\'s May 2011 ratification of a U.S.-Poland Bilateral Defense Agreement and focused on a number of topic areas including missile defense and air defense training. The discussion of missile defense revolved around the progress in Phases one and two of the PAA and on preparations for the 2018 deployment of a land-based interceptor in Poland.

    June 03, 2011
  • As the White House calls for international cooperation in cyberspace, the need for contracting support will be needed too. We learn more from Boeing\'s Roger Krone.

    May 31, 2011
  • President Obama and Russian President Medvedev held a private meeting on May 26th to discuss missile defense and security policy at the G-8 Economic Summit in France. The meeting comes after President Medvedev expressed concern over the United States\' current approach for missile defense in Europe, which would deploy land- and sea-based interceptors around Europe. After their meeting, the two leaders emphasized the need for continued cooperation on missile defense and the European-based missile defense shield.

    May 27, 2011
  • The system is to identify other combat units and prevent fratricide.

    May 27, 2011
  • The Supreme Court ruled neither the government or the two contractors sued by the government (and who sued back) are due any money because state secrets were involved.

    May 27, 2011
  • The task order was awarded under the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions 2 Services indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command - National Capital Region.

    May 25, 2011
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    May 24, 2011
  • Camber Corporation has purchased federal EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions.

    May 20, 2011
  • Camber Corp. has acquired EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions.

    May 20, 2011
  • Russian President Dmitry Medvedev recently expressed reservations about a European missile shield and Russia\'s participation in the system. In a letter to leaders of NATO member nations, Medvedev clarified his country\'s position on and concerns about missile defense progress and cooperation. The United States\' current approach for missile defense in Europe would deploy land- and sea-based interceptors around Europe. In response to these concerns, the State Department reiterated its intention to cooperate with Russia on missile defense.

    May 19, 2011
  • In a recent Missile Defense Agency test, Raytheon\'s Army/Navy Transportable-2 radar, better known as the A-EN-Tip-ee-2, supported the first launch-on-remote engagement of the SM-3 Block one A against an intermediate range ballistic missile. Located on Wake Island, the A-EN-Tip-ee-2 supported the launch by detecting and tracking the target. This test demonstrates remote engagement capabilities of the system, a major milestone in the first phase of the Obama administration\'s Phased Adaptive Approach for missile defense in Europe.

    May 19, 2011
  • Several defense contractors are hanging out a \"Help Wanted\" sign.

    May 18, 2011
  • Defense budget cuts hit close to home for 112 General Dynamics employees. Learn more in today\'s DoD Report

    May 17, 2011
  • Lockheed has officially opened a new cyber lab devoted to cyber security research, and will work closely with CMU faculty.

    May 11, 2011

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