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September 10, 2015

Digital Fusion Solutions to help U.S. Army with laser project
San Diego (UPI) Sep 9, 2015
A subsidiary of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is to help the U.S. Army with the development of high-energy laser systems. Under a $32 million task order, Digital Fusion Solutions will provide the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command with systems engineering, software support, training and new development enhancements. It will also perform operations and maintenance services during the demonstration and testing of high-energy laser systems. " ... read more

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