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Kevin McCombs Elevated to Vice President & General Manager Role at Aerojet Rocketdyne

Kevin McCombs announced on LinkedIn Sunday his promotion to vice president and general manager of strategic systems at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company. He joined Aerojet in April 2023 as senior director. Before that, he was a senior program director at BAE Systems. McCombs also previously served as vice president and senior director of mission systems at Teledyne Brown […] More

by Kacey Roberts July 15, 2024, 11:54 am
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Magee Technologies Wins $175M Contract to Support Aircraft System Prototyping Efforts at NAWCAD

Magee Technologies has secured a $175.4 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Navy to provide engineering, infrastructure, technical and aircraft modification services and installation teams to support prototyping efforts. Eighty percent of the contract work will be performed in Patuxent River and the rest will take place in California, Maryland, through August 2029, the Department […] More

by Kristen Smith July 15, 2024, 11:53 am
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Kevin Schoonover Named Defense Programs VP at Karman Space and Defense

Kevin Schoonover has assumed the role of vice president for defense programs at Karman Space and Defense. He confirmed his new role in a LinkedIn post. Schoonover is an experienced aerospace and defense industry leader. Prior to his new position, he served as senior director at the California-based space and defense technologies manufacturing company. He […] More

by Elodie Collins July 15, 2024, 11:53 am
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GovCon Index Jumped Back Into Positive Territory Last Week

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index bounced back from consistent losses last week, rising by 2.06%. This increase lifted the average to $4,982.68. GovCon Index is an aggregate index that tracks stock market data from 30 notable government contracting enterprises and displays this information in real time. Users can leverage this tool to evaluate the ever-changing trends […] More

by Ireland Degges July 15, 2024, 11:51 am
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in Acquisition & Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, C4ISR, DOD, News

DOD to Issue Multiple-Award $3B Contract for AI-Powered Data Analytics Capabilities in Indo-Pacific

The Department of Defense seeks providers of commercial data and artificial intelligence-driven analytics and intends to issue a $3 billion multi-year contract for the requirement, SpaceNews reported Friday. Purpose of the Contract The capabilities to be procured under the Long-Range Enterprise Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Activity, or LEIA, contract will be used to process information […] More

by Jerry Petersen July 15, 2024, 11:51 am
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Epsilon3 to Continue Supporting ARKA’s Space, Defense Tech Engineering Work; Laura Crabtree Quoted

Software company Epsilon3 will continue providing web-based procedure and production management tools for ARKA Group under a new agreement to help the latter improve its production, engineering and assembly of defense and space technology platforms. Danbury, Connecticut-based ARKA said Thursday it has used Epsilon3’s production management tools to facilitate critical data analysis, better communicate status […] More

by Jane Edwards July 15, 2024, 11:50 am
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NOAA Seeking Small Businesses to Provide Ground Services Requirements of L1 Series Space Weather Satellites

The Office of Space Weather Observations within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service is looking into the availability of small businesses that can address Space Weather Ground Services Mission Operations Services requirements and has issued a sources sought notice for the effort. Space Weather Ground Services is tasked […] More

by Jerry Petersen July 15, 2024, 11:49 am
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Oddball & Wilcore Technologies Form Joint Venture to Enhance Government Digital Modernization Services

Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses Oddball and Wilcore Technologies have partnered to deliver advanced government digital services. The joint venture entails combining the firms’ capabilities to tackle complex problems as well as create and deliver innovative digital services to clients, Oddball said Friday. Travis Sorensen, co-founder and CEO of Oddball, said the companies will be able to streamline operations […] More

by Kacey Roberts July 15, 2024, 11:49 am
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C3 AI Unveils Generative AI Application to Answer Government Queries

C3 AI has unveiled a generative artificial intelligence application designed to answer queries concerning federal, state and local government programs. C3 Generative AI for Government Programs aims to modernize government support centers to improve the experience of citizens inquiring about programs such as employment, financial assistance and pension support, the AI software company announced Monday. Thomas […] More

by Branson Brooks July 15, 2024, 11:48 am
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KBR Books $52M Navy Task Order to Counter Improvised Threats; Byron Bright Quoted

KBR has secured a five-year, $52 million follow-on task order from the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division to support the counter improvised threat systems test and evaluation for the division’s Quick Reaction Capability Office. The contract entails conducting research, development, testing and evaluation activities to reduce improvised threats, the company said Thursday. Work will include […] More

by Kacey Roberts July 12, 2024, 11:58 am
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Special Aerospace Services Appoints Andy Crocker as Vice President of Business Development

Special Aerospace Services has announced the appointment of Andy Crocker as vice president of business development. SAS said Thursday that Crocker’s work in the aerospace and defense industry spans 28 years. In addition to spearheading business development, he will drive SAS’ strategic projects, identify growth opportunities and foster partnerships. Heather Bulk, CEO of SAS, said, “We […] More

by Aidan Daly July 12, 2024, 11:58 am
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Raytheon Wins Navy Contract for Enhanced Radar Signal Processing

Raytheon has secured a U.S. Navy contract potentially worth $42.9 million to enhance the service branch’s radar signal processing capabilities. The cost-plus, fixed-fee contract has a three-year base period with options for two 27-month, one 18-month and 36-month periods, the Department of Defense said Thursday. The RTX business will perform the work in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, […] More

by Arthur McMiler July 12, 2024, 11:57 am