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Deborah Lee James, former secretary of the U.S. Air Force, has been named an advisory board member at satellite launch vehicle developer Firefly Aerospace. Firefly said Monday James has gained knowledge of national security efforts during her three-decade career in the public and private sectors. “I look forward to helping Firefly revolutionize small launch as we enter […] More
The Department of Veterans Affairs has asked industry to submit ideas for building a technology platform that can help the VA manage personnel learning and development efforts. The VA said Thursday in a FedBizOpps notice it looks to implement an “agile” enterprise learning management system to process accreditation and certification requirements; monitor developmental content and activities; plan competency […] More
Unisys has pledged support to the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace as part of efforts to promote and sustain internet security worldwide. The company said Monday French President Emmanuel Macron would introduce the government-backed cybersecurity initiative at the Paris Digital Week’s Internet Governance Forum. Tom Patterson, Unisys chief trust officer, said the firm believes […] More
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured contracts worth $10M combined to provide airborne electronic warfare and communications systems to an unnamed national security customer. Work will take place at a Kratos production facility and no other contract-related details were disclosed due to consumer concerns, the company said Thursday. The San Diego-based firm manufactures EW, satellite communications, […] More
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has finished conducting multiple unmanned aerial target drone missions for its customers in the national security domain. Kratos said Thursday it completed around 20 flights using the jet-powered autonomous systems during the multi-day exercise held at at various undisclosed locations. Steve Fendley, president of Kratos’ unmanned systems division, said the […] More
General Dynamics‘ Bath Iron Works subsidiary has begun construction of DDG 127, the future Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer to be named USS Patrick Gallagher. The ship, BIW’s final destroyer in Flight IIA configuration, will feature Baseline 9 of the AEGIS Combat System designed for integrated air and missile defense, the Naval Sea Systems command […] More
Huntington Ingalls Industries aims to complete and launch the U.S. Navy‘s John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier by the end of next year, USNI News reported Friday. HII CEO Mike Petters told analysts during a conference call held Thursday the company is ahead of schedule on JFK construction efforts and uses fewer man-hours to build the ship. Petters attributed […] More
The U.S. Air Force has chosen Rockwell Collins to equip the F-16 jets with an updated receiver technology designed to counter GPS threats. Rockwell Collins said Friday it will provide Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receivers for the Air Force Reserve’s and Air National Guard’s F-16 crews to navigate and operate in contested, electromagnetic environments. The company noted that DIGAR integration efforts does […] More
The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service has launched a market survey to identify potential sources of professional services for a web-based cloud computing platform designed for government use. GSA said Thursday in a FedBizOpps notice FAS’ technology transformation services division seeks large or small companies that can help the agency manage and maintain cloud.gov site. […] More
Cambridge has received Maturity Level 3 appraisal under the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration program for efforts to develop and deliver services. The company said Thursday its delivery and service development functions underwent a review conducted by ACME Process Group and met objectives within proximity of all process areas identified by the institute. The […] More
A KBR business unit has received a one-year, $62M contract modification to continue to support operations at the U.S. Navy‘s support facility in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. KBR Diego Garcia will help the branch manage information and telecommunication systems, public safety, air and port operations, supply, facilities and equipment as part of the modification that […] More
Systems Planning and Analysis has received a Labor Department award in recognition of the company’s efforts to recruit and retain former military personnel. SPA said Friday it is among the 239 firms DOL selected for this year’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award program and has earned a platinum recognition. The department evaluated nominees criteria such as […] More
