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June 6, 2008
DoD Updates Earned Value Management Systems Requirements for Federal Contractors
In an effort to guide contractors through the earned value management (EVM) system process, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) adopted a standard ... more
June 5, 2008
ASME Highlights Boeing 787 Dreamliner as Model for Global Design Innovation
To see how business organizations are adapting to new challenges brought by the global economy and shifts in technological practices, consider ... more
June 5, 2008
Deloitte: Energy, Resources Companies Make Progress on Security
Energy and resources businesses are working hard to improve their security and be one step ahead of the latest security threats, according to ... more
June 2, 2008
ASHRAE Publishes Airplane Cabin Air Quality Standard - ASHRAE 161-2007
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) addresses airplane cabin air quality in ASHRAE 161-2007 ... more
May 30, 2008
EC Withdraws Plans to Standardise Airline Cabin Baggage Size
Initial plans to set legal limits at the European level as to the size of carry-on cabin baggage in airplanes have been withdrawn by an European ... more
May 30, 2008
EC Adopts Directive on Improved Traceability of Explosives
As part of a series of measures to help combat terrorism, the European Commission (EC) adopted a new regulation on the identification and traceability ... more
May 27, 2008
GAO: NextGen Initiative, R&D Key to Reducing Aviation Emissions, Their Impact on Health, Climate
Aviation contributes a modest but growing proportion of total U.S. emissions and these emissions contribute to adverse health and environmental ... more
May 23, 2008
NIST, Army Researchers Pave Way for Anthrax Spore Standards
Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Army Dugway (Utah) Proving Ground developed reliable ... more
May 23, 2008
Frost: Synthetic Fuel Meets Commercial Aviation Vision of Near-Term Alternative Fuel
Energy independence and rising crude price trends indicate strong prospects for an alternative fuel market in commercial aviation. ... more
May 2, 2008
QuickLogic, Sital Partner to Develop Core for MIL-STD-1553 for Military Uses
QuickLogic Corp. partnered with Sital Technology to optimize the Sital MIL-STD-1553 controller design for the QuickLogic ViaLink programmable ... more
April 1, 2008
EU-U.S. Agreement Opens Up Transatlantic Aviation
The new air transport agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United States, which allows European airlines to fly without restrictions ... more
March 27, 2008
ASTM Int'l Standards Offer Guidance for Airplane Electrical Wiring - ASTM F 2639, ASTM F 2490
ASTM International Committee F39 on Normal and Utility Category Airplane Electrical Wiring Systems approved ASTM F 2639 - Practice for Design, ... more
March 26, 2008
Frost: Sophisticated Modeling, Simulation Promotes Uptake Across A&D Industry
Modeling and simulation (M&S) has become a much sought-after technology in the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry, according to Frost & Sullivan, ... more
March 19, 2008
DOE Announces Policy for Managing Excess Uranium Inventory
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a policy statement on the management, future use and disposition of DOE excess uranium inventory. ... more
March 17, 2008
DHS Launches Multiband Radio Project
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate issued a contract award of $6.275 million to Thales Communications ... more
March 12, 2008
Euro Aircraft Emissions, Noise Issues Part of ASME Turbo Expo Agenda
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) will host the Turbo Expo 2008 - Gas Turbine Technical Congress and Exposition, June 9-13 ... more
February 26, 2008
U.S. Biometrics Standards Registry Issued for Public Comment
The U.S. National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) issued the Registry of USG Recommended Biometric Standards Version 1.0, Draft for Public ... more
February 14, 2008
Frost: Increased Spending Aids Military Power Supplies Market
A rise in U.S. military spending, along with greater budget allocation for modernization of joint forces, encourages the military power supplies ... more
February 14, 2008
Frost: Telcos, System Integrators, Specialist Providers Boost Euro CPE Managed Security Services Market
The customer premise equipment (CPE) managed security services (MSS) market is in its growth stage and holds enormous potential over the next ... more
February 13, 2008
DHS Releases National Response Framework
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the National Response Framework (NRF), which focuses on response and short-term recovery. ... more
February 5, 2008
Frost: U.S. DoD to Procure Additional Equipment to Maintain, Improve Defense Capability
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) spending for 2008 is projected to be the highest it has been since World War II. ... more
February 1, 2008
ASME Offers Training in RAMCAP Risk Analysis Methodology
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), in collaboration with Alion Science and Technology, will hold five training courses in 2008 ... more
January 21, 2008
DHS Releases REAL ID Final Rule for Security Standards for Drivers' Licenses, ID Cards
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule establishing minimum security standards for state-issued drivers' licenses ... more
January 21, 2008
Joint Tactical Radio System Program Achieves $104M Savings
The Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) program achieved $104 million in savings due to combining the acquisition, requirements and resource processes ... more
January 15, 2008
ABI: Cargo Tracking, Security Market Need Mandates, Incentives
While there is healthy activity in cargo tracking and security, it is difficult to determine where the market is headed, according to ABI Research, ... more
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