Topic - pentagon

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Computers, Security

Hackers Target U.S. Defenses

Pentagon report says Asia-Pacific region hackers are targeting U.S. missile systems.
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General news, Security

Adventure Capital: Predator

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems used startup savvy to build its unmanned planes.
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Security, Finance

GAO Blasts Pentagon Spending

A U.S. Congress report finds that the Pentagon’s acquisition system is broken.
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Cleantech

Fuel Cell Follies

Even the fuel cell faithful know the mass market won’t see fuel cells anytime soon. In the meantime, real products catch on in niche markets.
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General news

TechSpin: Satellite Downsizing

U.S. military’s new satellite strategy; Lenovo’s New York state of mind; IBM’s new backup software; The Register’s goof.
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General news

Israel Fears U.S. Defense Pact

Israeli officials say new pact between Israel and the U.S. on Israeli foreign military sales could have a negative sales effect.
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Security

War Toys Play Defense

The U.S. Army has big plans to modernize its force, but faces some heavy fighting ahead.
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General news, Security

L-3 Wins Intel Work in Iraq

The defense contractor snaps up a $426-million Army deal.
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Security, Communications

New U.S. Army Network Is Late

The Army wants a new communications network by 2008 but it may have to wait.
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General news, Security

DARPA’s War Management Tool

DARPA wants Lockheed Martin to build a decision-making tool for battlefield commanders.
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Security, Cleantech

First Fuel-Cell Truck Joins Army

GM delivered the first fuel-cell truck to the U.S. Army for testing. The Chevrolet Silverado will be enlisted as a mail truck.
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General news, Security, Finance

Guns and software

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman buy IT companies.
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General news, Security, Finance

Pentagon budget cuts unclear

The proposed defense cuts could be superficial or deep.
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Archives, Magazine

FROM PENTAGON TO QUAD

Silicon Valley taught William Perry how to reform the Defense Department; now he's returned to teach the Valley.