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David Hiltz Named Director of Operations Analysis at Draper
David Hiltz has been named director of operations analysis at Draper, a move aligning with the company’s mission preparedness goals. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said Monday Hiltz will oversee Draper’s threat-informed analysis capabilities to enhance efforts to foresee the mission needs of customers. David Hiltz Career Achievements Hiltz brings 35 years of industry experience to his new role. […] More
by Miles Jamison February 11, 2025, 11:28 am
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Industry Input Sought for Air Force VADR Mini Requirement
The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research regarding the Advanced Radar Threat System-Variant 3 Variable Aperture Digital Radar Mini program and has issued a request for information for the requirement. VADR Mini Program The purpose of the VADR Mini program is to develop a smaller version of the VADR closed-loop, ruggedized, surface to air […] More
by Jerry Petersen February 11, 2025, 11:18 am
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L3Harris Launches Software to Control Multiple Autonomous Assets
L3Harris Technologies has unveiled the Autonomous Multi-domain Operations Resiliency Platform for Heterogeneous Unmanned Swarms, or AMORPHOUS, a new software capable of operating multiple autonomous assets simultaneously. The open architecture software features an intuitive interface that allows defense customers to command and control uncrewed platforms, payloads and systems delivered by different manufacturers, L3Harris said Monday. AMORPHOUS […] More
by Derrick Henry February 11, 2025, 11:11 am
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SpiderOak Books AFRL Contract for CASR Control System
SpiderOak, a company specializing in zero-trust cybersecurity services for next-generation space and tactical edge operations, has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to boost the U.S. Space Force’s ability to seamlessly integrate commercial satellite networks during emergencies. The company said Thursday the project, supported by a Tactical Funding Increase contract, involves […] More
by Miles Jamison February 10, 2025, 11:33 am
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BigBear.ai Lands DOD Contract for AI-Driven Media Assessment Platform
BigBear.ai, an artificial intelligence-powered decision intelligence services provider, has booked a contract from the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to further develop its Virtual Anticipation Network, or VANE, prototype. The McLean, Virginia-based company said Saturday the contract aims to provide the CDAO and Office of the Secretary of Defense with enhanced capabilities […] More
by Miles Jamison February 10, 2025, 10:02 am
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EXPANSIA Says AI & ML to Benefit Air Force Aircraft Readiness
Many U.S. Air Force assets remain grounded due to supply chain and maintenance issues, a problem that can be addressed with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning, according to a thought leadership piece from service-disabled, veteran-owned small business EXPANSIA. Supply Chain Analysis Published Wednesday, the thought leadership piece said AI and ML can […] More
by Jerry Petersen February 7, 2025, 11:38 am
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MITRE to Advance Navy-Compliant Autonomous Platform Development
MITRE has built a prototype that would allow industry partners to develop autonomous platforms that comply with the U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Maritime Autonomy Architecture, or UMAA, standard. The UMAA-compliant technology was created by combining commercial hardware with an open-source software package, MITRE said Wednesday. It would enable the industry to save time and money when […] More
by Derrick Henry February 6, 2025, 11:15 am
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Frank Calvelli Joins True Anomaly Board of Directors
Frank Calvelli, a seasoned military, intelligence and space systems leader, has been selected as the newest member of the board of directors at True Anomaly. The Centennial, Colorado-based defense technology company said Wednesday Calvelli will lead True Anomaly’s efforts in enhancing its operations ensuring alignment with government and military missions. Who Is Frank Calvelli? Calvelli is […] More
by Miles Jamison February 6, 2025, 10:30 am
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Northrop Enhances Navy Airborne Navigation Capabilities With Upgraded GPS
Northrop Grumman has started deploying the upgraded LN-251M Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System, or INS/GPS, to enhance the U.S. Navy’s airborne navigation capabilities. The LN-251M includes M-code, an encrypted military-grade signal with robust jam resistance for increased protection against adversarial threats, Northrop said Tuesday. The technology is the first M-code navigation system for naval aircraft. […] More
by Derrick Henry February 5, 2025, 11:16 am
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Samantha Moore Appointed VP for DOD Services at SMX
Samantha Moore, a 19-year veteran of the industry, announced on LinkedIn Monday that she has been named vice president of DOD services at SMX. The new SMX executive will be responsible for delivering the company’s mission-critical services to the Department of Defense. She brings an extensive background in progressive operational and financial leadership within the field of […] More
by Miles Jamison February 4, 2025, 11:24 am
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Peraton Secures Recompete Contract for Investigative Services
Peraton has been awarded a contract to provide investigative services for a critical federal government customer. Safeguarding the Nation with Investigative Services The Herndon, Virginia-based company said Monday it is tasked with helping the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, or DCSA, conduct background investigations on government applicants and contractor personnel nationwide. The background checks are […] More
by Miles Jamison February 4, 2025, 10:10 am
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Collins Aerospace Lands $65M Navy Contract for Weapons System Trainer
Collins Aerospace‘s simulation and training solutions unit has booked a firm-fixed-price contract worth $65 million from the U.S. Navy for the purchase of a weapons system trainer for the French E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, an airborne early warning and control aircraft. E-2D Hawkeye Integrated Training Systems IV Contract The Department of Defense said Friday the contract covers […] More
by Miles Jamison February 3, 2025, 11:20 am