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November 7, 2023 | International, C4ISR

5G seen as ‘critical’ enabler for Pentagon’s simulation, VR needs

The Pentagon is pouring money into video game-like simulation and virtual reality for training, planning, logistics and maintenance purposes.

https://www.defensenews.com/battlefield-tech/it-networks/5g/2023/11/07/5g-seen-as-critical-enabler-for-pentagons-simulation-vr-needs/

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    January 28, 2021 | International, Naval

    Leonardo DRS Awarded Navy Contract for Technical Insertion of Surface Fleet Combat Management Systems

    Posted on January 27, 2021 by Seapower Staff ARLINGTON, Va. — Leonardo DRS Inc. has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to supply critical system hardware and full life-cycle support for Aegis and Ship Self-Defense System Combat Management Systems, the company announced in a Jan. 27 release. The cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract was awarded in December 2020 and is worth up to $211.5 million. Under the contract Leonardo DRS will provide sustainment of Technical Insertion (TI)-16 Combat Systems Processing, Network, Storage and Display Hardware fielded across the surface ship fleet. Included in the contract is the sustainment, manufacture, assembly, and testing of TI-16 hardware, spares; engineering services, procurement, and installation of ordinance alteration kits and related products. Leonardo DRS is the prime contractor for the surface navy, producing consoles, displays and peripherals (CDP) and the Common Processing System (CPS) TI-16 for the Navy's surface combatants. “We are excited about this award and proud to provide full life-cycle combat system hardware support to ensure fleet readiness remains high,” said Tracy Howard, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business. “Additionally, our extensive experience will bring increased capability to the Fleet as the Integrated Combat System is fielded over the next 5 years in support of these future U.S. Navy requirements,” he said. Work will be done at the Leonardo DRS Laurel Technologies facilities in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Chesapeake, Virginia. https://seapowermagazine.org/leonardo-drs-awarded-navy-contract-for-technical-insertion-of-surface-fleet-combat-management-systems/

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    May 4, 2021 | International, Aerospace

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  • Minister Blair to visit British Columbia to discuss aerospace investments, housing for Canadian Armed Forces members, and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

    August 3, 2024 | International, Land

    Minister Blair to visit British Columbia to discuss aerospace investments, housing for Canadian Armed Forces members, and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

    The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will visit British Columbia from August 7 to 9, 2024, to discuss investments in Canada’s aerospace sector, housing for Canadian Armed Forces members, and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

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