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DISA Follows Two Paths to One Future
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) finds itself at the center of both the defense transformation and the global war on terrorism.
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Defense Review Aims at Terrorism
by Beverly P. Mowery

2006 QDR focuses on reorienting department capabilities.
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Unmanned Ground Vehicle Struts Its Stuff
by Maryann Lawlor

The Palletized Load System unmanned ground vehicle has a 16.5-ton payload capability and features an onboard material handling system that loads and unloads containers in less than one minute. Grand Challenge competitor graduates to U.S. Army demonstration.
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Agency Fast-Tracks Acquisition
by Maryann Lawlor

Tech. Sgt. Alvin Schultz Jr., USAF, crew chief, Joint Radio Relay team, 455th Expeditionary Mission Support Communications Squadron, tests the capabilities of a relay station in Afghanistan. Realignment streamlines integration of programs, projects and services.
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Israel Deploys Robot Guardians
by Henry S. Kenyon

IAI also is developing unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) such as the Guardium. This UGV is designed for perimeter security on bases and other secure facilities. Years of experience with unmanned systems have refined border, maritime surveillance missions.
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Smack 'em Flattens Targets
by Clarence A. Robinson Jr.

Lockheed Martin conducts wind tunnel tests with the Surveilling Miniature Attack Cruise Missile (SMACM). The loitering weapon is designed with a tri-mode sensor to fly for more than two hours and to detect and engage moving targets. Unique weapons unmask and accurately engage elusive on-the-move enemy forces.
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No More Business as Usual
by Henry S. Kenyon

New chief information officer promises to change the way the intelligence community shares information, procures equipment.
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CONTENTS
AFCEA Chapter Links
AFCEA in Action
Agency Fast-Tracks Acquisition
Chapter Chat
Contact AFCEA
Czech Signal Corps Examines Networking Future
Defense Review Aims at Terrorism
DISA Follows Two Paths to One Future
Educational Foundation
How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections
International Contracts
Israel Deploys Robot Guardians
Meet the SIGNAL Connections Staff
No More Business as Usual
Program Provides Helmet Upgrades to Troops
Smack 'em Flattens Targets
The Association Advantage
Unmanned Ground Vehicle Struts Its Stuff
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