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Trans-Atlantic Commonality Trumps Conflict
The recent terrorist bombings in London have reminded the world that the attacks of September 11, 2001, were far from being an idiosyncrasy.
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A Rocky Road for Future Combat Systems
by Henry S. Kenyon

Difficulties in developing key technologies threaten to derail U.S. Army efforts to develop its next-generation network-centric weapon and communication systems.
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Business Partners Create Value as Relationship Matures
by Jeff Hawk

Firm Handshake: Business partners should communicate from the beginning. At the corporate ball, choosing a dance partner is only the first step toward finding real business value in an alliance, the author of a new IDC Incorporated study says.
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Neuron Gains Altitude
by Henry S. Kenyon

The French-led Neuron unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) program will produce Europe’s first combat-aircraft-size stealth platform. A French-led industrial consortium is developing Europe’s first combat-size stealth aircraft.
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Satellite Links Aid Transformed Force
by Robert K. Ackerman

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Joint Network Node (JNN) system features auto-erect, auto-acquire capabilities that enable users to establish satellite connectivity quickly. The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has incorporated commercial technology into its satellite systems.
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Army Tackles Current, Future Technology Challenges
by Maryann Lawlor

The U.S. Army’s transformational initiatives will empower warfighters, but their ripple effect especially affects the people providing the chief enabler: information technology.
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Time to Update Your Company's SIGNAL Source Book Listing
Called the Source Book issue, the listing of leading technology companies also has an online version.
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AFCEA Educational Foundation Partners for Scholarships
by Norma Corrales

The AFCEA Educational Foundation has formed a partnership with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation to establish the Medal of Honor Scholarship Fund.
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CONTENTS
A Rocky Road for Future Combat Systems
AFCEA Chapter Links
AFCEA Educational Foundation
AFCEA Educational Foundation Partners for Scholarships
Army Tackles Current, Future Technology Challenges
Business Partners Create Value as Relationship Matures
Contact AFCEA
Expo Highlights Emerging Technology
General Dynamics C4S Information Assurance
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Hardigg Cases
Harris Corporation RF Systems Division
How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections
Industry and NATO Respond to Partnership Challanges
International Contract Awards
Ixia
M/A-Com
Meet the SIGNAL Connections Staff
Neuron Gains Altitude
Northrop Grumman
Satellite Links Aid Transformed Force
SEM
TechNet Europe 2005
The Association Advantage
Time to Update Your Company's SIGNAL Source Book Listing
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