The recently released Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) document has expectedly reemphasized the Department of Defense's (DoD) call for increased Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) platform, payload and supporting technology development and procurement, paving the way for a multitude of opportunities and growth potential. The QDR also reinforced Congress? December 2009 approval for full funding on the DoD’s 2010 UAS budget request, totalling...

Experts from OUSD, Army, USMC, DISA, NGA, General Dynamics, Textron, BAE Systems, SAIC, L-3 Communications, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, SAIC, Marshall Communications, HaiVision Network Video, Z Microsystems and many more examine: OSD/Services/IC Plans, Needs and Initiatives Status of Key Programs – Gorgon Stare, Valiant Angel, NOVA, etc. FMV and Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance Manned/Unmanned Aircraft Platforms; Space-based Capa...

Mark Your Calendar to be a Part of AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2010 AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2010 is the premiere forum for reviewing, assessing and discussing the successes and shortcomings of current unmanned systems. The conference, with an expected record turnout, will bring together the key leaders and decision-makers in the industry. Officials from government and user organizations around the world wi...

Why You Should Attend Operating in all three environments of air, land, and sea, UAS have been changing the landscape of the armed forces and are touted to substantially change the way air power takes shape in the future. Unmanned systems have been registering notable successes. At sea, UAS have been aiding the marines in harbor and coastal defense as well as anti-piracy campaigns in the high seas. On land, UAS have been a reliable partner to...

Dealing with the New Realities, Opportunities and Challenges in Global ISR Continuing gaps in intelligence information sharing capabilities post 9/11, emerging requirements for new “ISR surges” in Afghan and Iraqi operations, ISR challenges associated with new counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, increased roles for ISR assets across a broad range of new and evolving missions (space defense, maritime domain awarenes...

The Military & Aerospace Electronics Forum is one of the industry's premier military conferences and exhibitions. Brought to you by Military and Aerospace Electronics Magazine, the Military & Aerospace Electronics Forum targets the challenges military designers face and the solutions industry provide. This in-depth technical conference and expo not only will highlight the technological challenges facing the U.S. military services, but...

For over 8 years, the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) - Las Vegas Chapter and FBC have been hosting this Information Technology Expo at Nellis AFB. This is the first of only two IT expos held at Nellis AFB each year. At the 2009 expo, some of the job titles of those that attended include: Information Manager, IT Specialist, Contract Specialist, Small Business Coordinator, Chief Quality Assurance, Program Mana...

AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Program Review Join AUVSI members and leading government officials for the unmanned systems industry's premier event on industry and government programs. AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Program Review 2010 will feature over 30 sessions covering the latest information on Air, Ground and Maritime programs. Topics for 2010 include updates on DARPA Robotics Initiatives, NIST Standards for Robot testing, updates from SPAWAR, Alli...

IDGA’S Unmanned Systems Summit is evolving into the home for DoD, government agencies, academia, and industry who intend to change the development and implementation of unmanned systems.

You're invited to attend the 2009 AGI Users' Conference. This is the only time this year when AGI will offer such a free event. This highly technical interactive setting will allow you to * View product demonstrations related to C4I, unmanned systems, real-time operations, space situational awareness, modeling and simulation and more. *Learn what's "under the hood" of AGI products from our subject-matter experts. *Hear how peers use AGI produc...