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Virgin Galactic, Redwire to Develop Research Payload Lockers
Virgin Galactic and Redwire have teamed up to produce research payload lockers for the former’s Delta-Class spaceships to enhance microgravity research capabilities. The effort will leverage Redwire’s customizable plug-and-play lockers to streamline research and provide real-time data throughout flights, Virgin Galactic said Thursday. The lockers, designed for both automated and human-guided experiments, will feature flexible front panels […] More
by Kacey Roberts February 3, 2025, 10:38 am
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HII Launches Advanced Welding Lab in Mississippi
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, in partnership with the U.S. Navy, Accelerate Mississippi and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, has opened a virtual reality-equipped welding laboratory to enhance training, safety and workforce development for ship welders. The company said Thursday the initiative is part of Ingalls’ broader workforce development strategy and a multi-year Navy contract awarded in […] More
by Kacey Roberts February 3, 2025, 10:27 am
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Allocore Expanding National Landing Presence to Boost Onsite Client Collaboration
Allocore, with a new headquarters recently opened in Arlington, said it is investing further in National Landing, its host region. Bill Webner, Allocore CEO and a 2025 Wash100 awardee, called the company’s Arlington presence “a strategic investment” in a growing community of talent and innovation. He sees “unparalleled opportunities” in National Landing for strengthening Allocore’s […] More
by Arthur McMiler January 31, 2025, 12:06 pm
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in Executive Moves, News, Space
John Mulholland Named Boeing Starliner Program Lead
Boeing has appointed John Mulholland, its vice president and International Space Station program manager, to lead the company’s Starliner program, a company spokesperson told Reuters. Mulholland took over the role from Mark Nappi, vice president and program manager, commercial crew program, who is retiring in February. Before his ISS assignment in 2020, Mulholland led Boeing’s […] More
by Arthur McMiler January 31, 2025, 12:00 pm
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in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Modernization, News
Improvements to Technology, Processes, Workforce Crucial to Achieving Government Efficiency
Achieving President Donald Trump’s mandate for government agencies to demonstrate greater efficiency while still achieving their missions would require an approach that goes beyond traditional cost-cutting measures, according to LMI‘s Christine Cocrane, Keith Rodgers and Matthew Finney. Impact-Oriented Modernization To comply with the efficiency mandate, agencies must carry out their modernization efforts in an impact-oriented […] More
by Jerry Petersen January 31, 2025, 11:56 am
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in DOD, News, Space
Serco Inc. to Acquire Northrop’s MT&S Business Division
Serco Inc. has agreed to acquire Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software, or MT&S, business. The acquisition deal involves a cash payment of $327 million and will deliver a portfolio of U.S. defense service contracts with annual revenues of around $300 million, Serco said Thursday. Currently, the MT&S business provides advanced […] More
by Derrick Henry January 31, 2025, 11:54 am
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IEM Secures GSA OASIS+ IDIQ Contract Award
IEM International, a company offering emergency management, disaster recovery and critical infrastructure services, has been awarded a General Services Administration One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus, or OASIS+, contract. Expanding Federal Sector Support Through GSA OASIS+ Award The Morrisville, North Carolina-headquartered company said Thursday the unrestricted indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract enables it to provide government agencies access […] More
by Miles Jamison January 31, 2025, 11:12 am
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Leidos, Nauticus Robotics Partner to Advance Autonomous Underwater Technology
Nauticus Robotics, a company that specializes in autonomous subsea robotics and software, has partnered with Leidos to accelerate subsea autonomy technology. Nauticus said Thursday the collaboration will work together to develop the capabilities of future autonomous underwater vehicles, or AUVs. Advancing Autonomous Underwater Vehicles The two companies, whose previous collaboration was lauded by their customer, intend to […] More
by Miles Jamison January 31, 2025, 10:47 am
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VMD Lands TSA Contract for Florida Airport Security Services
VMD Corp, an Xcelerate Solutions company, has received a contract from the Transportation Security Administration for passenger and baggage screening support at Orlando Sanford International Airport in Florida. Under the five-year agreement, awarded under the Department of Homeland Security’s TSA Screening Partnership Program, screening security services will be provided using advanced technology to address evolving […] More
by Derrick Henry January 31, 2025, 10:41 am
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Lockheed’s Sikorsky Tests New Black Hawk Engines
Sikorsky, a business unit of global defense technology company Lockheed Martin, has conducted ground testing of a Black Hawk helicopter equipped with two of the U.S. Army’s new GE Aerospace engine. Testing GE Aerospace’s T901 Improved Turbine Engines Lockheed Martin said Wednesday the ground runs, which marked the first time a UH-60M Black Hawk was tested with […] More
by Miles Jamison January 31, 2025, 10:30 am
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What Is the Difference Between AI and Machine Learning?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are two terms often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct concepts within the technology spectrum. Both are instrumental technological advancements that have significantly impacted industries worldwide, including government and military applications. For government officials, contractors and professionals engaged in public sector projects, understanding these differences is key to leveraging their […] More
by Isaac Martin January 30, 2025, 11:43 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Guidehouse Names 3 Partners to Digital Leadership Team
Guidehouse has expanded its digital leadership with the appointment of technology executives Nicole Turner, James Young and Rahul Jain as partners. The global consultancy said Wednesday Turner and Young will oversee digital financial services and digital state and local government, respectively, and Jain will take on the role of digital health leader. “With a passion […] More
by Jane Edwards January 30, 2025, 11:42 am