Lockheed takes on army portal; system to expand to C2, Intel functions

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Lockheed Martin Corp. would take over the development and management of the U.S. Army's Army Knowledge Online (AKO) and plans to expand the existing system to accommodate more functions, including command-and-control and intelligence applications. The US Army has selected Lockheed Martin as a single integrator who can reach to both the defense and commercial industries to make the plans possible.

Lockheed Martin Corp.

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Northrop Grumman Fire Scout 'out front' in Army FCS

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The joint unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is in a strong position within the Future Combat Systems (FCS) program in 2006 as the Army is able to take advantage of extensive Navy testing of the Northrop Grumman Corp. Fire Scout. The vertical-takeoff Fire Scout, which is to be the Army Class IV FCS UAV and serve aboard the Navy's new class of Littoral Combat Ships, is a very mature platform.

Contracts & orders received, Management dynamics, Contracts & orders let, Management, Contracts, Contract agreement, Northrop Grumman Corp., Company business management, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles, United States. Department of Defense. Future Combat Systems Program

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LUH bid: Sikorsky's chance to showcase support side

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is planning to bid jointly with a European Aeronautics Defense and Space (EADS) Company unit for the contract to build the Army's Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). Sikorsky through its partnership with EADS can show off a lesser-known side to the famed helicopter maker, that of aircraft support.

Netherlands, Alliances, partnerships, Aircraft Manufacturing, Transport & Utility Helicopters, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Cooperative agreement for product development, Alliances and partnerships, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V., Utility helicopters

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