EFJ gets order for submersible radios

EFJ Inc. will deliver submersible portable radios and accessories to the Homeland Security Department.

Lockheed lab to help Navy manage UAVs

Lockheed Martin will help the Navy develop a framework that will enable small teams of operators to manage groups of unmanned aerial vehicles.

GNS wins SEC info security contract

Global Network Systems Inc. has been picked by the Securities and Exchange Commission to help the agency with several security requirements.

DHS extends work visa timeframe

The Homeland Security Department's new rule for foreign students more than doubles the number of months that a foreign student may stay in the U.S. after graduation while applying for a work visa.

L-1 picks up Wash. state fingerprinting deal

L-1 Identity Solutions will provide digital fingerprinting technology to Washington state's Department of Social and Health Services.

Harris gets more radio work from Marines

Harris will continue upgrading U.S. Marine Corps tactical radio communications with multiband, multimission Falcon III handheld and vehicular radio systems under a new $96.7 million contract.

SRA to support Defense data center

SRA will provide architectural design, database management and software support to the Defense Manpower Data Center.

FBI keeps close tabs on Sentinel

The FBI is on track to deploy the second phase of its Sentinel case file management system within weeks, said FBI Director Robert Mueller.

SAIC gets tactical radio system work

Science Applications International Corp. will assist the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command to build a joint system for tactical radios.

Harris role in Census reduced

The 2010 census will return to using paper questionnaires, leaving a smaller role for handheld computers under development by Harris.

Lockheed takes Air Force HR to Web

<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED)</font color> Lockheed Martin won a $234 million contract to lead a team of companies that will help the Air Force transition its personnel IT systems.

IBM suspension lifted

Big Blue announces agreement with EPA to end its suspension as investigation continues.

Prepare to be blindsided

While crises can't be predicted, planning and preparation can make the difference between coming out on top or going under.

Cities at risk

Researchers use statistics to identify vulnerabilities.

M&A roundup

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Fields of contracts

Lucrative recompetes rule the landscape as few new programs emerge.

Top contracts

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DHS to beef up cybersecurity staff

The Homeland Security Department's infrastructure and cyber units are interviewing candidates for more than 300 job openings, a top DHS official testified this week.

Heated exchange

H-1B visa controversy remains source of friction for lawmakers and employers.

FCC sends unclear signal to bidders

The spectrum auction's failure is blamed on unanswered questions.