Center works to control defense manufacturing costs, keep U.S. jobs

Article Abstract:

The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command's Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center awarded a five-year $24.3 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity pact to National Center of Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) extending help to the US defense industrial base to control manufacturing costs, increase productivity, and keep jobs in the country. The NCDMM helps the services and manufacturers get the best machining methods as well as help advance state-of-the-art technologies.

Production management, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Cost Control Techniques, Defense industry, Cost control, Defence industry, Cost reduction

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Harvey: Contract switch won't impact FCS costs, content

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The US Army's decision to switch its Future Combat Systems (FCS) program from a nontraditional contract to a conventional federal acquisitions regulation (FAR) pact would not have an impact on its costs or content. FCS is to be made up of 18 components that include cutting-edge manned and unmanned vehicle.

Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, United States. Department of Defense. Future Combat Systems Program

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WIN-T, JTRS among key Army net enablers, CIO says

Article Abstract:

The ongoing technology development programs will help the Army establish net-centric operations. Some of the systems that the Army is preparing to move into include an IP-based Joint Network Node, the Department of Defense Warfighter Information Network-Tactical and Joint Tactical Radio System.

Technology application

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