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Todd Hack was elevated to the role of vice president of advanced electronic systems at General Dynamics‘ mission systems business. Hack announced his promotion via a LinkedIn post, in which he also said he will focus on secure defense electronic boards and next-generation components for smart munitions and navigation systems. The project management professional has […] More
Cubic‘s defense-focused business arm is among the partners of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency working on the Air Combat Evolution program. The company said Wednesday ACE program uses a modified F-16 equipped with autonomous artificial intelligence control known as the X-62A or Variable In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft. It poses human-machine collaborative dogfighting as a […] More
Viasat will offer a new connectivity service designed to provide governments and militaries worldwide with enhanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance communications for crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Called Air-IQ, the offering will enable real-time access to intelligence with uplink data transfer speeds of up to 10 Mbps to improve situational awareness and give warfighters a decisive […] More
SpiderOak and Axiom Space have partnered to demonstrate data security capabilities using the memory-safe programming language Rust in orbit to meet modern cybersecurity requirements. A validation test on July 1 specifically showcased SpiderOak’s OrbitSecure secure satellite communication platform using Rust on the International Space Station, SpiderOak said Tuesday. OrbitSecure is a zero-trust software service for extreme edge […] More
ArcGIS Online, a geographic information system technology for government and commercial sectors, has received moderate impact level certification from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. Esri said Thursday that it pursued a moderate authorization due to customer demand for a stronger security assurance level. An accredited third-party auditor assessed the company’s security controls for […] More
Lockheed Martin is looking into ways to make the production of the Mako hypersonic multi-mission missile faster and more affordable. The company said Monday that Mako already benefits from having been designed with producibility in mind. The missile also incorporates components from systems that have already been fielded and from proven supply chains. Among the […] More
The mission technologies division of HII has been awarded a contract to provide specialized research and analysis to the deputy director for Joint Force Development, J7. The U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron awarded the $65 million task order under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center multiple award contract vehicle, the company said. […] More
Kevin Houley has been named vice president and defense portfolio lead of Jefferson Consulting Group. In his new role, Houley will spearhead Jefferson Consulting Group’s advanced growth in the defense sector, the Washington, D.C.-based company announced Wednesday. Martin Mackes, chief delivery officer of Jefferson Consulting Group, said, “His extensive experience and proven leadership in critical government initiatives […] More
LMI was selected by the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command, 17th Training Group, 312th Training Squadron to support its mission of training and developing fire emergency services at the Department of Defense. In a press release Tuesday, Patrick Kirk, LMI vice president of the Navy & Air Force submarket, said, “It’s an […] More
Andre Maciel, a finance executive with years-long industry experience, has been elected to the board of directors of Iron Mountain, effective July 22. The Boston, Massachusetts-based information management services company said Monday Maciel is the global chief financial officer at The Kraft Heinz Company. As Kraft Heinz CFO, Maciel is responsible for mergers and acquisitions, […] More
Concurrent Technologies Corp. has received a first option year contract from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Force Safety and Occupational Health for support services. CTC said Monday the contract entails continued management, analytical and technical support for a comprehensive safety and occupational health program. Additionally, the award provides funding for […] More
SandboxAQ has signed two agreements with the U.S. Army to help the military branch advance the development of battery chemistries for next-generation power systems and alloy materials for armored vehicles using the company’s artificial intelligence-based platform. The company said Tuesday the collaboration with the Army’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center […] More
