Stanley receives Defense Department 5-year-task order worth up to $23 million

ARLINGTON, Va. — Stanley Inc., which provides information-technology services, said Wednesday that it received a five-year, firm-fixed-price task order from the Defense Department under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity prime contract.

Polish leader says he is ready to accept Obama’s new missile defense system

WARSAW, Poland — Standing alongside U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, Poland’s prime minister said Wednesday his country was ready to participate in the Obama administration’s revamped plan for a U.S. missile defense shield in Europe.

US highlights military ties with Israel in major joint air-defense maneuvers

JERUSALEM — The Israeli and U.S. militaries were set to begin a major joint air defense exercise Wednesday, highlighting military ties between the two allies at a time of heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.

Reports: Russia warns US missile-defense talks with non-NATO nations

MOSCOW — A top Russian diplomat suggested Thursday that the U.S. should not talk with non-NATO nations about a prospective missile shield, Russian news agencies reported.

French president secures transit of military hardware through Kazakhstan on way to Afghanistan

ASTANA, Kazakhstan — French President Nicolas Sarkozy scored a diplomatic coup Tuesday during a visit to energy-rich Kazakhstan, overseeing an agreement to allow military hardware for French forces fighting in Afghanistan to pass through Kazakh territory and clinching a raft of lucrative energy deals.

NATO chief calls for US, Russia, NATO to link the missile defense systems

BRUSSELS — The head of NATO called Friday for the U.S., Russia and NATO to link their missile defense systems against potential new nuclear threats from Asia and the Middle East, saying that the old foes must forget their lingering Cold War animosity.

Analysis: Contrary to critics’ claims, Obama missile defense plan does not abandon Europe

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is not abandoning missile defense in Europe, but it is junking the previous administration’s view of the missile threat posed by Iran and what that means for Europe.

Czech premier: Obama says US scrapping plan for missile shield in Czech Republic and Poland

PRAGUE — President Barack Obama has decided to scrap plans for a U.S. missile defense shield in the Czech Republic and Poland that had deeply angered Russia, the Czech prime minister confirmed Thursday.

SAIC gets Navy contract worth up to $18 million for upgraded communication system

SAN DIEGO — Science Applications International Corp. said Tuesday it received a contract worth up to $18 million from Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command for an upgraded communication system.

The robot will see you now: Army deploys robot to link doctor with patients, trainees

SAN ANTONIO — Staff Sgt. Juan Amaris laid in intensive care recovering from life-threatening burns when he got a peculiar visit from his doctor. Dr. Kevin Chung — rather, a 5-foot-tall camouflage-clad robot with Chung’s face on a monitor — rolled in to check on him.

IRobot to deliver explosive disabling robots to Naval Sea Command

BEDFORD, Mass. —The Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded iRobot a $13.5 million contract for robots capable of identifying and disabling improvised explosive devices.

Sarkozy urges investments in high tech for French military, not cuts despite economic crisis

PARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy opened the traditional Bastille Day military parade to Indian and German troops Tuesday, as France looks to expand its global military influence and strengthen strategic partnerships.

Independent missile experts think NKorea missile can reach Seattle, uses Soviet technology

WASHINGTON — With concerns rising about a possible North Korean long-range missile test this weekend, two independent scientists say the regime may be using an old Soviet ballistic missile to boost a rocket capable of reaching the West Coast of the United States.

Boeing gets $750 million Air Force deal for engineering services on B-52 bomber

WASHINGTON — Aerospace company Boeing Co. received a $750 million contract from the Air Force to provide additional services for the B-52 bomber, the Pentagon said late Monday.

A look at North Korea’s missile arsenal

A look at North Korea’s missile arsenal: