DynCorp International To Support Building Afghan Army
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DynCorp International was awarded a contract from the U.S. Army to provide support to the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) and NATO Training Mission (NTM). These organizations are helping the Afghan Army and Security forces become more effective. The contract is for two years and worth over $150 million. If a third year option is exercised the value could increase to over $230 million.
DynCorp International will provide staff to support the CSTC-A as well as directly interact with the Afghan soldiers and policemen. The task of creating an effective internal security force is key to winning the fight against the Taliban and building a stable country.
SAIC Awarded $12 Million Delivery Order to Develop U.S. Army Aviation Crew Member Simulators — Press Release
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Company to Design and Develop First Integrated Helicopter Crew Member Simulators
MCLEAN, Va. and SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE:SAI) today announced that it was awarded a delivery order by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to develop the first integrated crew member simulators for CH-47 and UH-60 helicopters under the Non-rated Crew Member Manned Module (NCM3) program. The NCM3 simulators will integrate with the Army’s Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (AVCATT) simulators. The contract has a 28 month base period of performance, a single option for a second variant, and a total value of more than $12 million if the option is exercised. Work will be performed primarily in Orlando, Fla. The delivery order was awarded under the second STRI (simulation, training and instrumentation) Omnibus Contract (STOC II).
PEO STRI’s NCM3 program provides a collective training system to meet aviation crew member training requirements. The NCM3 is a transportable, multi-station, virtual simulation device designed to support individual, crew and collective training. Under the delivery order, SAIC will design, develop, integrate, test, deliver and maintain two mobile variants equipped with helicopter crew member simulator modules to support gunnery and crew coordination training.
“While prototype crew member simulators have been available, the cost-effective development of full-production integrated simulators for helicopter crew members is a first, enabling non-rated crew members to train on critical, coordinated tasks like gunnery, sling load and hoist operations with pilots,” said Beverly Seay, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager. “This delivery order expands our virtual simulation product line in aviation training, and enables us to help PEO STRI ensure that America’s warfighters receive the best training possible.”
About SAIC
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company’s approximately 45,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of $10.1 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. For more information, visit www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®
Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in SAIC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2009, and other such filings that SAIC makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
Contact: Melissa Koskovich Laura Luke
(703) 676-6762 (703) 676-6533
Melissa.l.koskovich@saic.com laura.luke@saic.com
Governing Magazine Offer
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e.Republic, Inc offers Governing magazine. This “is a monthly magazine whose primary audience is state and local government officials: governors, legislators, mayors, city managers, council members and other elected, appointed and career officials.” If you are interested in subscribing to it you may find it here.
Henley-Putnam Ranked Among Top Online Universities for 2010 — Press Release
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Henley-Putnam Ranked Among Top Online Universities for 2010
Unbiased Survey Lists College Third Best in Online Education
(San Jose, CA, February 1, 2010) – OnlineDegreeReviews.org announced it has named Henley-Putnam University – the country’s leading accredited online institution specializing in the field of Strategic Security – third in their ranking of online colleges and universities for 2010. Their unbiased ranking is based on more than 2,000 reviews written by current and former college students comparing 100 online universities.
According to their analysis: “Henley-Putnam University’s satisfied students consistently referred to top-notch faculty members, engaging materials, and an easy-to-navigate online program.” Henley-Putnam accredited online Bachelor of Science Degrees in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection received an average of 4.5 or 5 stars. The report also acknowledges Henley-Putnam for understanding the flexible needs of military members and providing great customer care.
“We are very pleased to receive this honor,” said Michael Corcoran, PhD, Henley-Putnam University president and former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent. “Henley-Putnam’s programs are specifically designed to help our students gain marketable leadership experience, develop specialized skills, and stand out from other job applicants seeking careers in Strategic Security.”
Henley-Putnam University is approved for use of Veteran benefits and supported by DANTES, the American military’s off-duty voluntary education program. The University is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME). Henley-Putnam works with military students to give them allowable credit for their education and training through challenge, ACE credit recommendations, experiential learning and transfer credit.
Henley-Putnam’s faculty is comprised of seasoned professionals with extensive hands-on experience in military, law enforcement, counterterrorism and intelligence. The university offers a mentoring program that pairs students with professionals from all areas of the strategic security world to usher them through the transition process.
OnlineDegreeReviews.org offers prospective students reviews that are free from bias from corporations and university marketing departments. Since 2006, experienced online learners have been submitting programs to address a range of online program features such as professor quality, educational technology, and student support. Once a school has received 20 student ratings and more than one program from that school is represented, it becomes eligible for the website’s list of best online colleges.
The full report of the Top Best Online Colleges for 2010 can be viewed here. For information on Henley-Putnam’s degree programs, please call admissions at 888.852.8746 or visit www.Henley-Putnam.edu.
ABOUT HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY
Founded in August 2001, Henley-Putnam University is a leading educational institution in the field of Strategic Security. The University offers accredited online Bachelor, Master of Science Degrees in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection, a Doctoral Degree Program in Strategic Security, and most recently added new Certificate Programs. Henley-Putnam prepares law enforcement, military, intelligence community, and private industry professionals with the network, skills, and insights to advance in their careers and protect the future. Henley-Putnam University, which is committed to building a student and alumni network that will serve its community, is an accredited member of DETC (www.detc.org) and offers 125 courses taught by hands-on faculty members from renowned organizations such as the CIA and FBI. For more information, visit the Henley-Putnam University website (www.Henley-Putnam.edu) or call 888.852.8746.
HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY HOSTS INSIDER’S GUIDE TO INTERNET INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION — Press Release
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HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY HOSTS INSIDER’S GUIDE TO INTERNET INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION
Faculty Webinar Series Offers Guidance On Careers in Intelligence, Law Enforcement, Counterterrorism, and Protection
(San Jose, CA, January 20, 2010) – Henley-Putnam University, a leading online university specializing in Strategic Security, announced its next free webinar, Insider’s Guide to Internet Intelligence Collection. The webinar is Part 3 of Henley-Putnam’s exclusive “Insider’s Guide” webinar series, where intelligence experts discuss education and career opportunities in federal law enforcement, terrorism and counterterrorism, and personal protection.
Insider’s Guide to Internet Intelligence Collection takes place Thursday, January 28, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST. The webinar will be led by Edward M. Roche, Ph.D., J.D., a professor of Intelligence Technology at Henley-Putnam University, Director of Scientific Intelligence for Barraclough Ltd, and an expert on information technology, telecommunications, and virtual worlds.
During the webinar on January 28, Professor Roche will discuss how social media networks and virtual worlds have effected intelligence collection; methods of intelligence gathering and surveillance through social networks; actions being taken by law enforcement and intelligence agencies to monitor and combat terrorism through social networks; and the legal implications of using the Internet as a medium on intelligence gathering.
“The rapid rise of social networking presents unique challenges to the law enforcement and intelligence communities,” said Dr. Roche. “It compels not only creation of new techniques of investigation, but also the training of a new generation of analysts.”
Insider’s Guide to Internet Intelligence Collection will take place Thursday, January 28, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST. Those interested should register here (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/969996819). The webinar is open to the public and completely free of charge.
Registration information for upcoming webinars will be announced in the coming weeks and available on Henley-Putnam’s Web site.
Henley-Putnam is a leading, accredited, online university offering degree programs and certificates in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection. Additionally, the university offers a doctorate degree in Strategic Security, a multidisciplinary approach to understanding security at the local, national, and global level.
For more information on Henley-Putnam University’s certificate and degree programs, please call admissions at 888.852.8746 or visit www.Henley-Putnam.edu.
ABOUT EDWARD M. ROCHE
Edward M. Roche, Ph.D., J.D. is the Director of Scientific Intelligence for Barraclough Ltd (http://www.barracloughltd.com). With more than 30 years of corporate experience in the IT sector, he had conducted a wide range of research projects involving information technology, telecommunications, virtual worlds, national security, political economy and industrial policies for technopolae and microelectronics. He is a member of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA), the Association for Intelligence Officers (AFIO), FBI InfraGard and has provided expert advice to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Dr. Roche performed research of Virtual Worlds for the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA). He worked for more than 25 years studying information technology in multinational enterprises and served as Chief Research Officer for Gartner Group.
A professor of Intelligence Technology at Henley-Putnam University, he is part of the university’s diverse and experienced faculty comprised of seasoned professionals with extensive hands-on experience in military, law enforcement, counterterrorism and intelligence. Dr. Roche’s new book, Virtual Worlds Real Terrorism, can be purchased by clicking here (http://www.barracloughltd.com) and will become available on Google Books and Amazon.com later this month.
ABOUT HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY
Founded in August 2001, Henley-Putnam University is a leading educational institution in the field of Strategic Security. The University offers accredited online Bachelor, Master of Science Degrees in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection, a Doctoral Degree Program in Strategic Security, and most recently added new Certificate Programs. Henley-Putnam prepares law enforcement, military, intelligence community, and private industry professionals with the network, skills, and insights to advance in their careers and protect the future. Henley-Putnam University, which is committed to building a student and alumni network that will serve its community, is an accredited member of DETC (www.detc.org) and offers 125 courses taught by hands-on faculty members from renowned organizations such as the CIA and FBI. For more information on Henley-Putnam University, call 888.852.8746 or visit http://www.Henley-Putnam.edu.
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England Awards Initial Contract For Combined Training Site
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, England, Events, QinetiQ, logistics, training
The English government has ambitious plans to not only centralize their technical training but also privatize it. The goal is to save money within the defense budget. The consortium that is planned to construct and operate the new training site was awarded an initial contract worth almost $60 million to begin site preparation. The Metrix consortium which includes the British company QinetiQ will use this contract to move an existing Royal Air Force (RAF) school and begin demolition of existing buildings. Eventually the total program will be worth billions as the schools are established and classes taught.
The idea is fairly novel and controversial. In the United States for example they are moving away from contractor provided services by insourcing positions to civil service. They believe that this will save money in the long run. It will be interesting to compare how these two different paths work out over the next few decades.
Military Engineering Conference To Be Held 26 – 28 January
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The rapid evolution of today’s contemporary operating environment is making the distinction between major combat operations and stability operations ever more blurred.
Mobile and intelligent enemies operating within complex counter-insurgency environments are providing a huge array of challenges to Armed Forces and in particular military engineers. In this era of persistent conflict and change, engineers must now be multi-skilled in a variety of roles (supporting maneuverability, facilitating mobility, providing force protection and reducing enemy threats) to successfully meet the critical needs of today’s operational battlegroups.
At Military Engineering 2010 we will explore the growing importance of military engineers in-theatre, including: The transformation of their role, the operational challenges they now face, the requirements they now have and the capability gaps they need filled.
This vitally important multinational meeting gives military engineers, their peers, partners, providers and advisors a unique opportunity to:
* Discuss the major engineering challenges now affecting operational capacity and capability
* Identify new and emerging Urgent Operational Requirements that must to met to ensure future mission success
* First-hand insights and lessons learned from recent combat, stability and reconstruction operations involving NATO and in particular ISAF operations, US lessons learned in Iraq as well as case studies from UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, Israel, India and other key Allied countries
* Understand the structures, capabilities, equipment plans and training facilities of leading international engineering commands
* Gain access to a showcase of emerging solutions specifically designed to help increase engineering capability in-theatre (from Combat Support to Force Support to Command Support)
* Network with leading military and industry figures who are currently developing and delivering new capability onto the front-line
* Benefit from a comprehensive agenda including focused sessions on Battlefield Support, EOD/C-IED, Force Protection, Joint Force Operations, Air Support and Assault engineering, Training and Education, Reconstruction and Development, Infrastructure Support, and advances to the Digital Battle space.
To find out more see Military Engineering 2010.
Military Engineering 2010 Conference To Be Held In January
Filed under: Business Line, Careers, Events, Press Releases, logistics, training
In the current harsh operating environment – Are Military Engineers ready?
There is much debate about how the threat will continue to diversify in current operational theatres, but how can we try and keep one step ahead of these challenges?
Military Engineers involved in NATO operations and US forces operating under ‘Operation Enduring Freedom’ in Afghanistan are at the forefront of this ever-evolving environment and their task is becoming ever more diverse.
The growing IED threat and mobility challenges are keeping many operational commanders awake as they seek ways to keep their engineers well trained and equipped. But what equipment is the future military engineer going to need and how is his training and doctrine going to change to meet these tasks?
In January 2010, 200 personnel from armed forces in 40 countries will come together for three days of discussion on the role of the modern Military Engineer, their requirements and their future uncertain challenges.
These discussions will allow attendees to gain critical operational feedback and lessons learned from the front line and will enable you to meet decision makers looking to purchase the latest equipment for their engineers.
Key sessions will include:
- Supporting forward operations in an era of persistent change and conflict – A USCENTCOM perspective by Clyde ‘Redding’ Hobby SES, Deputy Director, Logistics, Contracting and Engineering, USCENTCOM
- Military Engineering in joint force and multi-national operations by Colonel William Haight III, Chief, Engineering Division, J4, Joint Staff, US DoD
- Enhancing capability and successfully meeting the current equipment needs of Military Engineers by Brigadier Barry Le Grys MBE, Engineer-in-Chief (Army), British Army
To see the full programme visit www.military-engineering.com
Be part of this discussion. Make sure you take advantage of the largest gathering of Military Engineers who have challenges they are looking to solve.
Military Engineering 2010 runs from the 26-28th January 2010 in Munich, Germany at the Bayerischer Hof. Munich is in easy reach of all European NATO members and is an ideal airport hub for North American attendees.
“This conference is a unique opportunity for anyone involved in military engineering to get together and share experience and vision” – Colonel Giuseppe Fabio Carbonara, Chief Engineer, NATO SHAPE
For more information visit www.military-engineering.com, email militaryengineering@clarionevents.com or call +44 (0) 207 067 1831
HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY HOSTS INSIDER’S GUIDE TO CAREERS IN INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS — Press Release
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HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY HOSTS INSIDER’S GUIDE TO CAREERS IN INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
Faculty Webinar Series Offers Guidance On Careers in Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and Protection
(San Jose, CA, December 10, 2009) – Henley-Putnam University, a leading online university specializing in Strategic Security, announced it will host a free webinar, Insider’s Guide to Careers in Intelligence Analysis. The webinar is Part 2 of Henley-Putnam’s exclusive “Insider’s Guide” webinar series, where former intelligence and law enforcement officers discuss education and career opportunities in federal law enforcement, intelligence, terrorism and counterterrorism, and personal protection.
Author and adjunct professor Thomas B. Hunter will lead Insider’s Guide to Careers in Intelligence Analysis, which takes place Thursday, December 17, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST. Prior to joining Henley-Putnam, Mr. Hunter served as a senior intelligence officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), where he specialized in a variety of analytical areas, including Homeland Security, terrorist tactics, hostage rescue, Detainee Support, and South American narcoterrorism.
“Intelligence analysis is one of the most in-demand careers in the entire intelligence community,” said Mr. Hunter. “Fortunately, it also offers many individuals, new to the intel profession, an opportunity to enter this wide-ranging field at the ground level.”
During the webinar on December 17, Mr. Hunter will provide an introduction to careers in intelligence analysis, including a discussion of counterterrorism, human factors in terrorism, weapons systems, detainee support, Homeland Security, and counterdrug intelligence. He will also offer a breakdown of the different agencies and their missions, including the DIA, and explain the “need-t0-know” process (along with other related dynamics), language skills, and what those interested in the profession should know about background clearance checks for analysts.
Insider’s Guide to Careers in Intelligence Analysis will take place Thursday, December 17, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST. Those interested should register here (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/232516122). The webinar is open to the public and completely free of charge.
Registration information for upcoming webinars will be announced in the coming weeks and available on Henley-Putnam’s Web site.
Henley-Putnam is a leading, accredited, online university offering degree programs and certificates in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection. Additionally, the university offers a doctorate degree in Strategic Security, a multidisciplinary approach to understanding security at the local, national, and global level.
For more information on Henley-Putnam University’s certificate and degree programs, please call admissions at 888.852.8746 or visit www.Henley-Putnam.edu.
ABOUT THOMAS B. HUNTER
Thomas B. Hunter served as an intelligence analyst with the Defense Intelligence Agency specializing in Homeland Security, Detainee Support, and Latin American narcoterrorism. While serving in the Weapons and Tactics Branch, Mr. Hunter specialized in analysis of terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). Mr. Hunter has written for such publications as Jane’s Intelligence Review, Jane’s International Police Review, and U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings. He has published over 100 articles on a variety of counterterrorism and security subjects and served as the editor of the peer-reviewed Journal of Strategic Security and the Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International. Mr. Hunter holds a Masters Degree in Unconventional Warfare from the American Military University, a Masters Degree in International Security Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and an undergraduate degree in English and American Literature from the University of Southern California. He is currently an adjunct professor at Henley-Putnam University.
Last month, Mr. Hunter released his new book, Targeted Killing: Self-Defense, Preemption, and the War on Terrorism, which presents a multi-faceted analysis of the tactic of targeted killing. The book is now available on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/dp/143925205X/).
ABOUT HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY
Founded in August 2001, Henley-Putnam University is a leading educational institution in the field of Strategic Security. The University offers accredited online Bachelor, Master of Science Degrees in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection, a Doctoral Degree Program in Strategic Security, and most recently added new Certificate Programs. Henley-Putnam prepares law enforcement, military, intelligence community, and private industry professionals with the network, skills, and insights to advance in their careers and protect the future. Henley-Putnam University, which is committed to building a student and alumni network that will serve its community, is an accredited member of DETC (www.detc.org) and offers 125 courses taught by hands-on faculty members from renowned organizations such as the CIA and FBI. For more information on Henley-Putnam University, call 888.852.8746.
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American Rheinmetall Munitions Is Ramped Up for 40mm Green Training Ammo — Press Release
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American Rheinmetall Munitions Is Ramped Up for 40mm Green Training Ammo
Mk281 and M1110 Production Lines Bolster U.S. Ammunition Industrial Base
STAFFORD, Va., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ — American Rheinmetall Munitions (ARM), Inc. is pleased to announce the start-up of their new production facility in Camden, Arkansas. As a result of continued success in the U.S. 40-millimeter green training ammunition market, this capital investment will positively impact U.S. small businesses that have teaming agreements and supply chain contracts with ARM. Teaming partners include Cyalume Technologies in Massachusetts and Spectra Technologies, Llc. in Arkansas. Contract award winners include Greystone Corporation in Rhode Island and AK Stamping Company, Inc. in New Jersey.
Economic sensitivity towards small business is strictly enforced by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to maintain the health of the ammunition industrial base. Consideration for on-going contracts is not weighed only on using U.S. government fixed assets and manufacturing capabilities; job creation and high-skilled labor retention are also weighed.
On a state level, ARM has also aligned with Arkansas’ economic interests. The facility location was planned through the Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development and the Arkansas Department of Economic Development to benefit surrounding communities. It is part of Highland Industrial Park, formerly the Shumaker Naval Ammunition Depot. The depot was operated by the Navy from 1944 -1957 until it was categorized as surplus by the DoD. Part of the land became the town of East Camden; another part became educational facilities that supply high-skilled labor for the Park.
Rheinmetall’s entrance into the 40-millimeter green ammunition market began in 1999 with the U.S. Foreign Comparative Testing program, created by the DoD. By 2009, ARM qualified two training cartridges, Mk281 and M1110. Both enable 24/7 day-night combat training in extremely dry weather, which enable War-fighters to train as they intend to fight. Mk281 MOD 0 and MOD 1 are for the high-velocity MK19, MK47 grenade machine guns. M1110 is for the low-velocity M203, MK13, M79 and M320 grenade launchers.
Besides addressing the DoD’s mission to provide the best for War-fighters, Rheinmetall is addressing the DoD’s mission to resolve Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) issues. UXO creates economic stagnation for communities impacted by high-risk unsellable land. Unlike the Army’s dud producing M918, a flash-bang training cartridge designed in 1970, Mk281 and M1110 fired projectiles can be stepped on, picked up, rolled over, and excavated with no risk of bodily harm. They are non-dud producing designs. And, unlike M918, Rheinmetall payloads are potassium perchlorate-free. There is no risk of toxic leaching into water systems.
American Rheinmetall Munitions (ARM), Inc. headquarters is located in Stafford, Virginia. The production facility is located in Camden, Arkansas. ARM is committed to continued growth by means of strategic teaming, exceptional supply-chain management, advanced production techniques, and alignment with the Department of Defense’s initiatives to provide the best for War-fighters.
Source: American Rheinmetall Munitions (ARM), Inc.
CONTACT: Ms. Torres, +1-703-221-9299
Battlefield Simulation Gets Communications Reality Boost — Press Release
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Battlefield Simulation Gets Communications Reality Boost
- A new emulation tool called software virtual networks (SVNs) closes a threatening force readiness gap by adding realistic communications effects to battlefield simulations -
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ — From Kriegspiel to DARWARS, the goals of military simulation have remained constant – predict battle outcomes and build warfighter skills. Today’s advanced battlefield simulations deliver experiential realism in force positioning, troop movement, supply routing, enemy force detection and engagement, and damage calculation. For warfighters depending on next generation network-centric systems however, there is a new domain that these wargaming systems don’t encompass.
In net-centric warfare, the warfighter’s lifeline is a flow of information being transmitted and received over ad-hoc mobile networks. Minute by minute, that lifeline is impacted by myriad invisible threats, including environmental, technical and cyber. Present day scenario planning and tactical training exercises don’t recognize these threats; they either assume perfect communications or simulate only the physical layer of communications in a rudimentary way, like line-of-sight. Nor do they take into account predictable realities like delays. This practice is creating a threatening force readiness gap by negatively training commanders and warfighters to perform in conditions based on unrealistic premises – something warfighters would be better off not getting at all.
Simulated Battlefield, Real Communications
A compelling solution to this negative training problem is a new class of advanced emulation-based tools called software virtual networks (SVNs). SVNs take battlefield simulation to a new level of realism by adding the rigors and uncertainties of in-field communications like urban environment effects, message delays or drops, signal jamming, and sophisticated cyberattacks like denial-of-service and wormholes. SVNs can interoperate with a wide range of simulation platforms without the need for extensive re-programming or systems integration.
First introduced in 2008 by Scalable Network Technologies of Los Angeles, CA, SVNs are being utilized for advanced military programs such as the U.S. Army’s Brigade Combat Team Modernization Program and the Joint Tactical Radio System. SVNs are exact digital replicas of physical networks in virtual space – indistinguishable from real networks. Unlike traditional communication simulation technologies, SVNs interoperate with existing networks and devices, software applications, network management tools, and people – at real time speed. SVNs emulate protocols at all layers of complex networks and can digitally replicate hundreds or thousands of communication points.
The communications realism of SVNs benefits simulation and training in situations that involve either large numbers of radios and computers in a single battlespace, or fighting units and support teams networked across multiple geographic areas. Today, simulations in these scenarios do not generally take into account network priorities such as voice communications interrupting and delaying the data and video streams. That’s negative training, and it’s not good enough to prepare warfighters who depend on all three communications streams to accomplish their missions. SVNs eliminate this negative training problem by connecting to real battlefield applications – like force tracking and battle command – and handling all of the communication traffic (sensor feeds, video, data, and voice) including their priorities, interference and delays.
With this realistic communications emulation in place, changes to conditions that affect battlefield outcomes can be automatically taken into account by the SVN as entity positions, network traffic and threats evolve. Or condition changes could be made manually by instructors to fit specific training scripts. Either way, the effects of traffic levels, environment/terrain, and cyber threats can be accurately modeled, and warfighters positively trained to meet real-life network conditions with tested responses.
Powerful Solution, Simple Implementation
Because SVNs are inherently designed to interoperate with real networks, devices, and applications, adding their powerful capabilities to existing simulation and training systems is a relatively simple task. With computer-generated forces (CGF) applications, the SVN can be integrated with simple plug and play application interfaces to serve as the “communication network effects” component of the system. Because of their ability to represent up to thousands of network nodes, adding an SVN to a CGF application enables commanders and planners to evaluate the effect of the “state of the network” on operations and battle outcomes at the platoon, company, battalion, and brigade command levels.
In the case of a large distributed simulation system, such as the U.S. Air Force’s Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), adding realistic communications effects with an SVN would be a simple process that would not require modifying the existing applications. Software would be installed at each site that would intercept the packet data flowing onto the wide area network. All communications traffic would be routed through the SVN during a training exercise, and the SVN would distribute the communications across the system. Changes to variables affecting communications can be automated through the SVN or controlled by commanders and instructors running the distributed training exercise.
Network Awareness Eliminates Negative Net-Centric Training
If you’re going to fight in the desert, you train in desert conditions. Network-centric warfare requires the same kind of realistic preparation. As “assets” and “targets” move rapidly to the cyber domain, warfighters need training in conditions as close to what they’ll experience in the field as possible. Adding SVNs to existing simulation and training systems can eliminate the risk of negative training by equipping forces with the knowledge and confidence to use battlefield networks to their maximum advantage before they face down a real enemy.
Scalable Network Technologies will be publicly demonstrating how SVNs can be used in battlefield simulation and training applications at the 2009 I/ITSEC Conference, booth 2719, November 30 – December 3 in Orlando, FL.
An information interview on this topic featuring Dr. Rajive Bagrodia can be viewed on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y-ooC6jKsE. For more information on software virtual networks and their application to wargaming and training development, contact Scalable Network Technologies at (310) 338-3318 or info@scalable-networks.com.
About Scalable Network Technologies
Scalable Network Technologies (SNT) is the leader in parallel processing technology for network performance evaluation. The company develops and supports high-fidelity evaluation software tools used for predicting the performance of computing and communications networks and network devices. SNT has created a new category of evaluation tools for today’s sophisticated networks that meets the demand for real-time, real-network performance testing.
The company’s customers include major aerospace and defense contractors, the US Department of Defense, mobile network operators, as well as research agencies and universities.
Founded in 1999 and based in Los Angeles, CA, Scalable Network Technologies is a privately owned corporation. VisNet, QualNet, and EXata are registered trademarks of Scalable Network Technologies, Inc. More information on the company is available at http://www.scalable-networks.com/.
Media Contact: Camille Cox OnRamp Communications Voice 805 391 0378 camille@onrampcomm.com
Source: Scalable Network Technologies
CONTACT: Camille Cox of OnRamp Communications, +1-805 391-0378,
camille@onrampcomm.com, for Scalable Network Technologies
Web Site: http://www.scalable-networks.com/
Pomerleau To Build New Facility For C-130 Training
Filed under: Business Line, Canada, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Events, Lockheed Martin, Military Aviation, logistics, production program, training
The Canadian government has invested in several C-130J transports from Lockheed Martin. These are to improve their tactical and operational mobility. The aircraft are to be built in the United States but the contract has significant offset requirements so that Lockheed will have to spend money in Canada. As part of their plans to stimulate the economy due to the global recession Canada also planned to invest in defense infrastructure and this kind of project is the kind of thing that they proposed doing.
The Ontario based company Pomerleau, Inc received a contract worth about $40 million Canadian to build the facilities to support C-130J aircrew and maintenance training at the Trenton. The hanger based facility will be completed in 2012.
The U.S. military has been able to utilize some of the stimulus bill money from Congress to build or rehabilitate facilities. These seem to be the kind of project that will generate jobs and investment in the local economy. At the same time like Canada they are getting an enhanced capability.
INTELLIGENCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO LEAD INSIDER’S GUIDE CAREER WEBINAR SERIES — Press Release
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INTELLIGENCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO LEAD INSIDER’S GUIDE CAREER WEBINAR SERIES
Henley-Putnam Faculty Offers Guidance On Careers in Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and Protection
(San Jose, CA, November 3, 2009) – As part of a new, exclusive series, former intelligence and federal law enforcement officers who are faculty members of Henley-Putnam University will host free “Insider’s Guide” webinars to discuss education and career opportunities in federal law enforcement, intelligence, terrorism and counterterrorism, and personal protection. The series launches November 12th at 11am PST with the Insider’s Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement webinar, led by Colonel Michael Angley, former U.S. Air Force Special Agent and Public Relations Officer for Henley-Putnam University.
The webinar series presents an opportunity for those interested in Strategic Security careers to benefit from the unique, hands-on experience of Henley-Putnam’s faculty, comprised of former members of the CIA, Secret Service, FBI, and intelligence and federal law enforcement community.
“Our professors are seasoned professionals who are passionate and knowledgeable about their fields and dedicated to preparing professionals to protect and serve this country,” said Dr. Michael Corcoran, Henley-Putnam president and former U.S. Secret Service agent. “The webinars are designed to offer an insider’s perspective on Strategic Security careers that is really only available from those who have experienced them first-hand. It is the entire premise of Henley-Putnam University.”
During the webinar on November 12th, Col. Angley will provide an overview of the law enforcement community; what it means to be a federal agent; a breakdown of agencies and career options within the field; significant changes to law enforcement following the attacks of September 11, 2001; essential qualifications and skills required by each agency; the best educational and degree options available; and benefits and tuition reimbursement available per the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
“The terrorist attacks of 9/11 brought about significant changes to the structure, organization, and responsibilities of the various federal law enforcement agencies,” said Col. Angley. “With this transformation came thousands of new opportunities for demanding and rewarding jobs. I hope my webinar will better acquaint people the overall federal LEO community as well as help them prepare for a career among its ranks.”
An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Law Enforcement will take place on November 12th from 11:00am – 11:45am PST. Those interested in participating in the webinar should register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/998553210. The webinar is open to the public and completely free of charge.
Upcoming webinars in the series will provide insider’s information on preparing for and entering careers in intelligence, counterterrorism, and personal protection. Registration information will be announced in the coming weeks and available on Henley-Putnam’s Web site at www.Henley-Putnam.edu.
The webinar series is one of many career resources offered by Henley-Putnam University. The university’s mentoring program assigns degree students with a high-level faculty or an expert mentor to support them in making career decisions. In addition, through its online career portal (www.Henley-Putnam.edu/715-286-d714.htm), Henley-Putnam helps students research careers, explore university programs, prepare for a job search (i.e., develop resume and cover letter), locate potential employers and gain basic knowledge of the Strategic Security field.
Henley-Putnam is a leading, accredited, online university offering degree programs and certificates in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection. Additionally, the university offers a doctorate degree in Strategic Security, a multidisciplinary approach to understanding security at the local, national, and global level.
For more information on Henley-Putnam University’s certificate and degree programs, please call admissions at 888.852.8746 or visit www.Henley-Putnam.edu.
ABOUT COLONEL MICHAEL ANGLEY
In addition to serving as public relations officer for Henley-Putnam University, Colonel Michael Angley is the award-winning author of the Child Finder Trilogy (http://www.childfinder.us). He retired from the Air Force in 2007 following a 25-year career as a Special Agent with the Office of Special Investigations (OSI). Col Angley has an M.A. in National Security Affairs from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, and a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Psychology from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA. He is a former National Defense Fellow and Adjunct Professor of International Relations at Florida International University, Miami, FL, and is an Honor Graduate of the Defense Language Institute’s Korean language program.
ABOUT HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY
Founded in August 2001, Henley-Putnam University is a leading educational institution in the field of Strategic Security. The University offers accredited online Bachelor, Master of Science Degrees in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection, a Doctoral Degree Program in Strategic Security, and most recently added new Certificate Programs. Henley-Putnam prepares law enforcement, military, intelligence community, and private industry professionals with the network, skills, and insights to advance in their careers and protect the future. Henley-Putnam University, which is committed to building a student and alumni network that will serve its community, is an accredited member of DETC (www.detc.org) and offers 125 courses taught by hands-on faculty members from renowned organizations such as the CIA and FBI. For more information on Henley-Putnam University, call 888.852.8746.
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SMALL BUSINESSES DEMAND ENFORCEMENT OF PENALTIES AND ACCURATE ACCOUNTING OF THEIR CONTRACTS — Press Release
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SMALL BUSINESSES DEMAND ENFORCEMENT OF PENALTIES AND ACCURATE ACCOUNTING OF THEIR CONTRACTS
Size Protest Victories without anything to Show for them and Agencies Unfair Reporting of Small Biz Contracts prompts Demand for Congressional Hearings
Size Protest Process must be Strengthen1 and Data Quality Act 2 Implemented
JACKSONVILLE, FL., November 2nd, 2009. – “My second Size Protest victory within two months against a large business which had misrepresented its size to win small business contracts3 will help demonstrate that the size protest process does not work as Congress had intended and the process needs a major overhaul,” said Raul Espinosa, President of FitNet, a government purchasing group in Northern Florida.
He added, “Violators are not concerned with the penalties Congress had imposed for fraud because there is no enforcement and the protest winners cannot get back the contract they fought for nor collect any fees nor expenses for their efforts.”
In 2005, Espinosa founded The Fairness in Procurement Alliance (FPA), following his Size Protest victory against a front for a large business to help demonstrate that the Size Protest process did not deliver justice4. FPA has since become a major national coalition to advance ‘partnership concepts’ and encourage bureaucrats to pay attention to out-of-the-box solutions. The flagship of this effort is The Umbrella Initiative5,
whose goal is to level the playing field in government contracting not only at the Federal level, but at the State and local level as well. Among its published Reports, is a White Paper on Why Size Protests Need Strengthening6, which cites numerous mishandled size protest cases and recommends specific solutions for the process to deliver justice.
FPA is now relying on its successes7 to help secure funding for seven pilot projects in Florida8 that do not only encourage small business participation in government contracting, but their projected results can be replicated in other States. Espinosa said, “The Umbrella Initiative pilot programs intend to make better use of existing networks of service providers such as the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and the Women’s Business Centers (WBC).”
Through an appeal before the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) for yet another alleged mishandled size protest9, Espinosa is also attempting to demonstrate how Agencies are not only overlooking size standards violations, but allowing the abusive procurement practice referred to as unfair justification10 to abuse small businesses. “FPA has demonstrated that the Size Protest process is ineffective at delivering justice and
deterring fraud and abuse,” said, Borden Hallowes, Esq., Acting Director of the FPA Legal Center. He added, “There are entrepreneurial ways with which to fix the protest process and protect the statutory small business reservation with the Data Quality Act. FPA intends to bring attention to the ways it can be done.”
Anthony Robinson, President of MBELDEF said, “Espinosa’s determination since winning his 2005 key court victory to deter fraud and abuse in government contracting and help bureaucrats meet the objective of P.L. 95-50711 deserves the attention of Congress and the consideration of bureaucrats.”
Dr. Henry Thomas, Director of the FPA Think Tank at UNF said, “Our efforts are aimed at bringing attention to what we call “entrepreneurial solutions” that can level the playing field in government contracting. He added, “Our government is blinded by pro big business — Too big to fail thinking.”
Espinosa added, “FPA has corroborated what the SBA OIG has already claimed is the SBA biggest challenge:12 Stopping large businesses from taking small business contracts and preventing Agencies from taking credit for small business contracts awarded to large businesses.”
“For small and disadvantaged businesses to receive maximum practicable utilization in government contracting, as required by P.L. 95-507, all contracting abusive practices must be eliminated,” said Roger Campos, President of the Minority Business Round Table (MBRT) and a Member of the National SBA Advisory Committee.
Paul Murphy, President of Eagle Eye, a strategic partner of FPA said, “Transparency has allowed us to show that Federal Agencies had taken credit for $4.01B in small business contracts awarded to 48 multi-billion dollar businesses in FY 2008 which the Agencies did not account for to SBA.”13
Bob Coakley, a former staff director to former Florida Governor and Senator Lawton Chiles who is a FPA advisor noted, “Congress ought to inquire into the accuracy of the underlying data of the SBA Report Card. He added, “The Data Quality Act was intended to extend the requirements of the Chiles authored Paperwork Reduction Act. OMB has an affirmative responsibility to ensure that information disseminated by the federal government is reliable. Moreover, the Obama Administration is insisting upon transparency of government operations. They should determine and act upon the concern that small and disadvantaged businesses were shortchanged $4.01B in contracts they did not receive.”
For the current government outreach initiative to succeed at encouraging more small and disadvantaged businesses to contract with the government, SBA, MBDA and DoJ have to cooperate and support entrepreneurial efforts at eliminating ‘fraud and abuse,’ and at opening more contract opportunities at all levels.
“Eliminating the alleged illegal ‘exemptions’ on the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) will allow $64B in federal contracts to become eligible for the statutory small business reservation,” said Al Piña, Chairman of the Florida Small Business Reinvestment Coalition. (FSBRC) He added, “Accurately accounting for all Florida minority businesses and for the municipal and State contracts disadvantaged businesses are receiving. The
projects of The Umbrella Initiative must be made a priority for the outreach efforts to succeed.”
Murphy, said, “The Umbrella Initiative and their projects will permit an accurate accounting for all disadvantaged businesses at the State level and for the contracts they are receiving from the State and municipal government.” He added, “The Umbrella Initiative intends to match state and municipal data to the Federal statistics and thus help State and municipal officials maximize all efforts at leveling the playing field.”14
Scott Amey, General Counsel for the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) said, “If the Administration is serious about acquisition reform, this is one of the first places it should look to enhance competition and improve federal contract spending.”
Congresswoman Corrine Brown along with other elected officials in Florida are supporting The Umbrella Initiative and its goal to establish a Minority Procurement Center at UNF 15 which would work on projects that would double the number of small businesses contracting with the government by the year 2020.
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1 SBA IG Petition. – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/13394703/Congress-Asked-to-Enforce-Penalties-and–Revamp-Size-Protests
2 The Data Quality Act. – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Quality_Act
3 Size Protests Decisions against Unisen, Inc. – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/13810534/Consecutive-Size-Protest-Decisions-Against-Unisen-Inc
4 The OHA and SBA Decisions. – http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb302024.htm
5 The Umbrella Initiative. – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3683947/The-FPA-UNF-Umbrella-Initiative
6 White Paper on Size Protests.- http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3651041/Reasons-why-the-SBA-Size-Protest-System-does-not-Work
7 FPA Successes . – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/11209387/FPA-Success-and-Track-Record
8 Proposed Florida Pilot Projects. – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4458661/?key=N2QyYzg3N2Qt&pass=NjA2ZC00ZThh
9 OHA Appeal for Mishandled Protest. – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/13806343/OHA-Filing-for-Mishandled-Size-Protest
10 The Unfair Justification Procurement Advisory. – http://www.prweb.com/prfiles/2008/08/31/162468/FPAAdvisoryUnfairJustifications.pdf
11 P.L. 95-507. – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3626707/The-public-law-that-defines-procurement-set-asides
12 The SBA OIG Report 5-15. -http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba/oig_gcbd_05-15.pdf
13 48 Ineligible Firms – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/13948639/FPA-List-of–48-Inelegible-Suppliers-Awarded-Small-Biz-Contracts-in-FY08
14 The State and Municipal Efforts. – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/13393316/Florida-Minority-Participation-in-Federal-Highway-Contracts
15 The Minority Procurement Center at UNF. – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6048073/Cong-Corrine-Brown-Supports-FPA-UNF-Initiative
Rolls-Royce To Build Engines For U.S. Training Aircraft
Filed under: BAE Systems, Boeing, Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, McDonnell Douglas, Military Aviation, Rolls-Royce, Services, U.S. Navy, logistics, production program, training
The U.S. Defense Department awarded a contract to Rolls-Royce to deliver F405-RR-401 jet engines. The $90 million contract will be to build the engines for the T-45 jet trainer as well as perform maintenance and logistics support for them. The bulk of the production will occur at Rolls-Royce’s Indiana facilities with support occurring wherever the Navy needs it.
The T-45 Goshawk is a modern, singled engine two seat trainer. Based on a BAE design it was originally manufactured by McDonnell Douglas in the United States before that company was acquired by Boeing. Over two hundred of the aircraft have been delivered to the Navy and they are able to conduct carrier landings and training.
Gain Hands-on Experience with a Range of Simulation & Training Equipment at Lockheed Martin’s Training & Simulation Suite — Press Release
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Gain Hands-on Experience with a Range of Simulation & Training Equipment at Lockheed Martin’s Training & Simulation Suite
SMi’s JOINT FORCES SIMULATION & TRAINING event is the perfect opportunity to address current evolving simulation and training requirements and the future challenges within the global defence community.
Existing and emerging nations continue to play their part in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE) and this conference will examine the constant evolution of simulation and training requirements in the world of defence.
The event brings together key senior military experts, training architects and leading industry members and decision makers from around the globe. Networking and sharing with such distinguished international speakers and attendees will update you on new technologies and gaming solutions, global operational training needs and lessons learned from different countries to hopefully implement new ways of training in the future.
Lockheed Martin STS understand that the challenges are great within the current defence world, given the constant challenge of the war in Afghanistan and the global economic effects on the world economy. We believe that it is the right time to think about how we can Reinvent How People Prepare For Their Tomorrow™ and are proud to be the lead sponsor of this event to do exactly that.
During the conference Lockheed Martin will be offering all attendees the opportunity to gain a hands-on opportunity to engage with their range of simulation & training equipment. Lockheed Martin’s Simulation & Training Suite will show you why military units around the world are turning increasingly to total training systems that give their troops the edge. Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training & Support is developing the highest level of realistic training possible to give forces the key advantage in battle; the suite will display a wide variety of live, virtual and constructive training solutions, in use by forces around the world.
Nick Mellor
Regional Director International Market Development, Lockheed Martin.
SMi’s Joint Forces Simulation & Training event will be taking place in London, UK between the 26th & 27th January 2010. Interactive workshops are also available for those looking to enhance their experience of three-dimensional training systems, military gaming applications, human factors & air land integration.
The event is sponsored by Lockheed Martin (Lead Sponsor), and also LASER SHOT, Bohemia Interactive, & RUAG.
For full details please visit www.smi-online.co.uk/jointtraining17.asp
Military Engineering 2010 To Be Held January 26 – 28 In Munich
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Military Engineering 2010
26-28 January 2010
Munich, Germany
www.military-engineering.com
The rapid evolution of today’s contemporary operating environment is making the making the role of the military engineer ever more blurred.
MILITARY ENGINEERING 2010
Mobile and intelligent enemies operating within complex counter-insurgency environments are providing a huge array of challenges to Armed Forces and in particular military engineers. In this era of persistent conflict and change, engineers must now be multi-skilled in a variety of roles to successfully meet the critical needs of today’s operational battlegroups.
Military Engineering 2010, brought to you by Clarion Events – the world’s largest producers of defence and security events – will provide the platform for the military engineering community to come together to discuss these challenges.
HIGH LEVEL MILITARY ENGINEERING LEADERS AND EXPERTS
We are honoured to welcome a distinguished speaker panel representing the countries and organisations at the forefront of military engineering development, including:
• Major General Michael Eyre, Commanding General, USACE, Gulf Region Division, Baghdad
• Major General Zahir Shah, Director, Military School of Engineering, Pakistan
• Brigadier Barry Le Grys MBE, Engineer in Chief (Army), British Army
INSIGHTFUL CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
The conference programme has been created with the input of a panel of high level government, military and industry experts. Extensive research and dialogue with these contacts has ensured this conference reflects the most important issues facing the military engineering community today such as:
• Effective military engineering within multi-national operations
• Insights and lessons learned from the front line
• Equipment and technologies for engineers both today and for the future
ON SITE DEMONSTRATIONS
NIITEK and Defencell will be on hand in our interactive display area, where they and other leading engineering organisations will be on hand for one-to-one meetings in which to discuss your concerns and your solutions to military engineering issues.
Military Engineering 2010 will be the definitive military engineering event this year
Sponsor: NIITEK
Exhibitor: Defencell
W: www.military-engineering.com
E: militaryengineering@clarionevents.com
T: +44 (0)20 7370 8668
Land Munition Solutions 2009 — Management – Affordability – Precision
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Land Munition Solutions 2009 — Management – Affordability – Precision
In an age of Counter Insurgent operations and rapid technological change, land based munitions and their requirements must be continually reviewed for both their relevance and reliability. Whether it is the way we manage them at home, the method of their delivery to theatre and to training establishments or their eventual use; effective land munition solutions are critical for greater efficiencies throughout their entire life cycle including their development, testing and fielding in operational theatres.
Many nations face challenges in their ability to manage their ammunition effectively including the types, age, amount and quality of their current stocks. This conference will look at what efficiencies can be made and what effect this has on keeping munitions safe, relevant and ready for distribution and use by the warfighter. At this conference you will learn:
• What effect have current operations had on our munitions acquisition and management strategy?
• What skills must we keep updated for an effective industrial base?
• What are the urgent operational requirements and what is affordable?
• What are we doing to make munitions safer for their handlers?
• How is the target set changing in operational theatres?
• What future solutions will increase lethality yet reduce collateral damage?
Land Munition Solutions will enable delegates to meet with those at the forefront of munitions development; top level technical, procurement and operational military personnel.
The format of the event – roundtable discussions, extended Q&A time, panel sessions and networking opportunities – will encourage participants to share knowledge and experience.
Henley-Putnam To Offer Scholarships For Service Members
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In Honor of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Henley-Putnam Unveils Scholarship Contest for Service Members
Through Sharing Their Stories, Service Men and Women Can Win a Scholarship from Henley-Putnam University
(San Jose, CA, August 24, 2009) On the heels of the passing of the Post-9/11 GI Bill the most comprehensive education benefit for veterans offered since World War II Henley-Putnam University announced a new contest offering service men and women a chance to earn a scholarship toward a bachelors, masters or doctorate degree in a Strategic Securityrelated field.
Henley-Putnam University was founded by men and women who have served this nation and know what that sacrifice means, said Michael Corcoran, PhD, Henley-Putnam University president and former U.S. Secret Service agent. We are so proud of our military students. Through this contest, we hope to give back to these brave individuals by offering an additional opportunity for career advancement.
The Share Your Service Story contest invites former and active service men and women to share their stories through one-page essays reflecting on their service experience and career aspirations. Beginning August 24, 2009, prospective students can visit http://www.Henley-Putnam.edu/829-185.htm and submit an essay answering one of the following questions:
1. What does service mean to you? Share with us your most defining moment in serving your country, town or community, and how that moment contributed to who you are today.
2. What do you want to accomplish through your life of service? Please include three ways in which you’d like to impact your community, country or world.
3. What could you accomplish in your life with a degree in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism, or the Management of Personal Protection? What would be possible if you had increased knowledge and skills in these areas?
Students may submit an essay only once. A one-time, $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to the contest participant judged to best fulfill the spirit of service and who wishes to earn a degree with Henley-Putnam University. To enter, participants must email their essay to contest@henley-putnam.edu by September 15th, 2009. The $5,000 scholarship prize may be combined with military benefits.
Henley-Putnam offers bachelors and masters degrees in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection, as well as a doctorate degree in Strategic Security. A degree in Strategic Security will prepare contest applicants for high-level managerial and leadership positions in government agencies, the private defense sector, nonprofits, think tanks, the military, and the protection/security field. Henley-Putnam also offers numerous certificate courses where students can earn transferrable credits in areas such as Intelligence Analysis, Counterterrorism Studies, and Intelligence and Terrorism Profiling.
To participate in Henley-Putnams Share Your Service Story contest, please visit http://www.Henley-Putnam.edu/829-185.htm and email your entry to contest@henley-putnam.edu. For information on Henley-Putnams degree programs, as well as additional scholarship opportunities, please call admissions at 888.852.8746 or visit www.Henley-Putnam.edu.
ABOUT HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY
Founded in August 2001, Henley-Putnam University is a leading educational institution in the field of Strategic Security. The University offers accredited online Bachelor, Master of Science Degrees in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection, a Doctoral Degree Program in Strategic Security, and most recently added new Certificate Programs. Henley-Putnam prepares law enforcement, military, intelligence community, and private industry professionals with the network, skills, and insights to advance in their careers and protect the future. Henley-Putnam University, which is committed to building a student and alumni network that will serve its community, is an accredited member of DETC (www.detc.org) and offers 125 courses taught by hands-on faculty members from renowned organizations such as the CIA and FBI. For more information on Henley-Putnam University, call 888.852.8746.
IDGA To Hold Defense Acquisition 2009
Filed under: Ace Electronics, Business Line, Events, Federal Budget Process, Trade Shows and Events, development program, production program, training
IDGA will hold Defense Acquisition 2009
The volume of changes within defense procurement and acquisition has been noticeable. New administration members, changing military strategies and shifting jobs within the sector have all contributed to a sense of uncertainty within this field. Defense Acquisition will address many of these uncertainties by focusing on: Policy Updates, Acquisition Forecasts Across the Services, Critical Chem/Bio Updates, Updates to the DAI Initiative and much more.
Download the completed brochure
Featured Speakers Include:
– Colonel Scot Miller, USA, Principal Deputy, Acquisition & Logistics Center, U.S. Special Operations Command
– David Van Buren, Acting Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Air Force
– Jaymie Durnan, Deputy Director, Joint Advanced Concepts, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (OUSD AT&L)
– Katrina Wahl, Director of Acquisition, Missile Defense Agency
Download the brochure to find out the rest!
IDGA looks forward to seeing you at this much anticipated event!
BRAC Contracts For Fort Sam Houston Keep Adding Up
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As part of the last round of Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) the U.S. Department of Defense decided to consolidate service wide training at various locations. One of these plans is to move all medical training to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. Much of the Air Force and Army training was already located there so the move is primarily of the Navy centers. Part of the consolidation will require construction of new barracks and facilities.
It was announced yesterday that Lockheed Martin was awarded a $200 million contract to provide logistics support for the movement of the Air Force and Navy’s training centers. The contract calls for the company to do purchasing, warehousing and training on new and moved equipment. Lockheed Martin will also actively manage the movement and transfer of the schools.
The goal of this consolidation is to save money in the long run through economies of scale. This is being done for a variety of specialized training such as moving electronics and missile maintenance to FT Lee, Virginia. Many of the facilities losing the training commands are not closing but gaining other organizations and commands.
This round of BRAC began a whole sale shuffle of training and testing and development organizations that should allow some synergy across the three services.
Defense Procurement News Now Contributing To A New Site
Filed under: Aeroleaders 2.0, Business Line, Military Aviation, commercial aviation, training
The writers at Defense Procurement News will soon be contributing to a new site about the aerospace industry. Aeroleaders 2.0 is oriented towards the leaders of companies involved in this market. It is a place “for the future leaders of the Aerospace and Defense Industry to discuss the most pressing issues of the industry. We also welcome existing leaders as coaches to the industry.” We are very excited about being offered the chance to participate in this site where it is hoped we can make some contributions to the future of this important business.
New Report On Global Homeland Security Sector
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Events, IT, Services, logistics, training
Our premier sponsor, ASD Reports, has just released a new report by Visiongain on the Global Homeland Security 2009-2019 sector. This report “examines one of the defence industry’s newest and most promising sectors. Governmental spending on products and services for homeland security should reach $141.6bn worldwide in 2009, our report shows.” Over the last ten years nations across the world have invested heavily in security to prevent terrorist attacks such as those in America, Spain, Great Britain and India.
If you are interested the report may be found here.
Cobham Awarded £18m MFTS Contract — Press Release
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Cobham Awarded £18m MFTS Contract
3 August 2009 — Cobham has been awarded a contract worth some £18 million by Ascent Flight Training for the first phase of the United Kingdom Military Flying Training Service (UKMFTS). The contract is for the modification of four special mission Hawker-Beechcraft B350ER King Air aircraft at Cobham Aviation Services facilities at Bournemouth International Airport, and the provision of in-service support for an initial period of five years at RNAS Culdrose.
Stephen Fitz-Gerald, President Cobham Aviation Services Division said “I’m delighted that we can contribute to the provision of training for Royal Naval observers in support of front line operations, using our extensive experience in the operation, modification and maintenance of both fixed wing and rotary aircraft for the UK MoD.”
About Cobham:
Cobham’s products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil systems for more than 70 years, keeping people safe, improving communications and enhancing the capability of land, sea, air and space platforms. The Company has four divisions employing more than 12,000 people on five continents, with customers and partners in over 100 countries and annual revenue of more than £1.4 billion / US$ 2.1 billion.
Cobham Aviation Services operates more than 150 fixed and rotary wing aircraft internationally. It operates the largest civil maritime surveillance contract in the world and trains all UK helicopter pilots for the Navy, Air Force and Army. The Division provides modern warfare training and essential flight inspection services for civil and military airports in the UK, Europe and beyond, and specialises in the conversion and support of a wide range of civil and military platforms.
Contacts:
Greg Caires Julian Wais
Media Relations Investor Relations
+1 703 414 5319 +44 (0) 1202 857998
greg.caires@cobham.com julian.wais@cobham.com
Israel Procures New Trainer Aircraft
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Elbit Systems, Events, Israel, commercial aviation, logistics, training
The Israeli Air Force has procured Beechcraft T-6 trainers. These will replace the old Fouga Magistar aircraft used for the last several decades to start the training of Israeli pilots. The Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems was awarded a contract to provide for the support of these new aircraft.
These two events mirror a trend in the U.S. and England where the trainers used are turbo-prop rather then jets. The use of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for training fleets has also gained ground in these two countries. This is because you have a fixed fleet in a non-combat location. There are many benefits to CLS in the areas of cost and reduction in the support tail. Israel has used Elbit for support of training systems for the last seven years. Elbit hopes like all defense contractors to be able to use this experience to win contracts overseas.
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- House Armed Services Committee: Hearing on the FY 2011 Budget Requests from the U.S. Southern Command and the U.S. Northern Command
- House Armed Services Committee: Skelton Statement on Anniversary of Iraq Invasion
- JHPSSL Program Receives Acclaimed Laureate Award From Editors of Aviation Week and Space Technology Magazine
- Boeing Receives Additional Contract for Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems
- Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Succeeds in First Vertical Landing
- House Armed Services Committee: Skelton to Introduce Legislation to Protect TRICARE
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 18, 2010
- Today in the Department of Defense, Friday, March 19, 2010
- Contracts for March 18, 2010
- Northrop Grumman Begins Installing First EHF Satcom Hardware on B-2
- Raytheon Missile Systems Establishes Air and Missile Defense Systems Product Line
- U.S. Department of Energy Selects Lockheed Martin to Advance Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Utility Power Plans
- Raytheon Awarded $12 Million for Patriot Missile Field Surveillance Program
- Northrop Grumman Names Janis Pamiljans Vice President of the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Program
- Northrop Grumman Names Steven L. Enewold Vice President of Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System Program
- House Armed Services Committee: Hearing on the FY 2011 Budget Requests from the U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, and U.S. Transportation Command
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 17, 2010
- Northrop Grumman Awarded Planning Contract for the Refueling and Complex Overhaul of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
- Today in the Department of Defense, Thursday, March 18, 2010
- National Guard (In Federal Status) And Reserve Activated as of March 16, 2010
- Contracts for March 17, 2010
- India, the New Land of Opportunity for Defense Contractors
- Sage [Grouse] Decision: Why the Feds Refused to Flip the Bird at Power Players
- Today in the Department of Defense, Wednesday, March 17, 2010
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 16, 2010
- US Navy Flag Officer Announcement
- USAF General Officer Announcement (REPOSTED)
- DOD Senior Executive Service Appointments and Reassignments
- Contracts for March 16, 2010
- Northrop Grumman Delivers 500th Directional Infrared Countermeasures System
- Lockheed Martin Awarded Task Order for Continued Production of Symphony IED Jammer Systems
- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Awarded $31 Million Navy F/A-18 Mission Computer Contract
- Lockheed’s JSF is Overdue, Over Budget – and Too Big to Fail
- Norad Flight Exercise Planned For Washington, D.C.
- Deputy Commanding General (Support) to Brief Live from Iraq
- Contracts for March 15, 2010
- Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) Pinpoint Protection for Afghanistan
- Marinette Marine Facility Expansion to Enhance Lockheed Martin’s Littoral Combat Ship Program
- FI Report: Near-Term Growth Expected in Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft Market
- General Dynamics Itronix Launches New GDAssure(TM) Program that Certifies Customer Computer Systems Prior to Installation
- Lockheed Martin Delivers Innovative Full-Motion Video Intelligence System to USJFCOM
- General Officer Announcement
- USAF General Officer Assignments
- USMC Flag Officer Announcement
- Christopher Gregoire Named Lockheed Martin Vice President and Controller
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 15, 2010
- Today in the Department of Defense, Tuesday, March 16, 2010
- Now Reports That EADS May Bid After All
- General Dynamics Awarded $9 Million Contract for U.S. Army Medical Command Lean Six Sigma Support
- Lockheed Martin Delivers 1,000th Vertical Launch ASROC Missile
- Raytheon’s Excalibur Ib Demonstrates Accuracy During First Guided-Flight Tests
- James Webb Space Telescope Core Completes Thermal Testing
- Sniper ATP Demonstrates Enhanced ISR Capability at Empire Challenge
- CNO Announces Flag Officer Assignments
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 12, 2010
- DOD News Briefing with Ashton Carter from the Pentagon
- Northrop Grumman Holds 3rd Annual International CEESIM Users’ Conference in the United Kingdom
- Lockheed Martin Awarded $23 Million for Production of JASSM-Extended Range Test Missiles
- Northrop Grumman Delivers Upgraded U.S. Navy Targets
- U.S. Army Receives First Lockheed Martin EQ-36 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar System
- Manufacturing of Northrop Grumman’s First Low-Rate Initial Production E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Begins
- Raytheon and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Improve Flow of Commercial Imagery to Analysts and Warfighters
- Lockheed Martin Receives $60 Million Worldwide LANTIRN Depot Award
- General Dynamics Awarded Department of Homeland Security National Communications System Contract
- Northrop Grumman Plays Major Role in NASA’s Development of Alternate Astronaut Escape System
- Government of Canada Names General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada as Prime Contractor for LAV III Upgrade Program
- Northrop Grumman’s Second E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Enters Next Phase of Flight Testing
- Optex Systems Receives $3.4 Million Purchase Order from General Dynamics Land Systems
- Raytheon Completes Critical Milestone for Mobile X-band Radar System
- General Dynamics Awarded $22 Million by U.S. Navy for Repair Work on USS Hartford
- Military Base Realignments and Closures: DOD Needs to Update Savings Estimates and Continue to Address Challenges in Consolidating Supply-Related Functions at Depot Maintenance Locations. GAO-09-703, July 9
- House Armed Services Committee: schedule for the week of July 13 –17, 2009
- GAO Report: Overseas Contingency Operations: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense. GAO-09-791R
- Raytheon’s AESA Radar for Boeing F-15E Receives New Designation
- Northrop Grumman Successfully Demonstrates Capabilities of LITENING Targeting System on U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F
- Raytheon’s GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II Completes Risk Reduction
- Hawker Beechcraft, Lockheed Martin Team to Compete for U.S. Air Force Light Attack and Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft
- Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy Sets World Aviation Records
- Northrop Grumman Advanced Composite Mate Joint Passes Stringent Tests for NASA’s Composite Crew Module Demonstration Program
- Lockheed Martin Team Passes Critical Design Review for Solar Ultraviolet Imager for GOES-R Satellite Series
- UK Awards Javelin Joint Venture $176 Million for Javelin Missile Rounds
- Contracts for March 12, 2010
- Lawsuit Successfully Defends Contract Against Inroads of In-Sourcing
- Two Helicopter Programs Start Over
- EADS-NA Says Not Comfortable Priming KC-X Contract
- Spirit AeroSystems Named to Boeing Tanker Supplier Team — Press Release
- Contracts for March 11, 2010
- Northrop Grumman Names Paul Russell to Lead Space Navigation Business Area
- Northrop Grumman Awarded U.S. Army Europe Linguist Contract
- Aegis Weapon System Tested During International Multiple Ship Demonstration
- Raytheon, Motion Reality Ink Agreement For Virtual Applications
- Lockheed Martin Awarded Arizona Support Center Contract for M-TADS/PNVS
- Lockheed Martin and Aegisound Honored With Defense Department’s Nunn-Perry Award
- GeoEye Selects Lockheed Martin to Build Next-Generation Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite System
- STOVL Jet Prepares for Vertical Landing
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 11, 2010
- US Navy: Flag Officer Announcement
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