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Army

Cubic Defense Applications Receives First Order For Tactical Vehicle System

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

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Cubic Corp.'s [CUB] Cubic Defense Applications said yesterday it received the first production order for its Tactical Vehicle System (TVS) used in combat training scenarios. The $13 million task order was issued by the Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract awarded last year. TVS uses laser sensors mounted at strategic spots on vehicles, a control module, and other electronics to provide instant feedback to vehicle crews when laser…

Congress

Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Timothy Sheehy (R-Mont.), two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are renewing their call for “Right to Repair” language in the National […]

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Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

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Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

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