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MDA Awards Raytheon $99M Contract for MTS Sensors
Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Missile Defense Agency for work on multi-spectral targeting system, or MTS, class sensors integrated with an MDA airborne processor. MDA MTS Contract Details Valued a maximum $99 million, the sole source contract calls for the company to undertake R&D, operations, prototyping, demonstration, maintenance and […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 26, 2025, 7:29 am
Dan Moran
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Cubic Secure Communications Books Air Force Contract for Halo SATCOM Antenna Work
The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded the Secure Communications business of Cubic Defense a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the continued advancement of the Halo software-defined antenna system. Work on the effort will be carried out in San Diego, California, and is expected to be completed by July 22, 2027, Cubic said Wednesday. What Are Halo’s […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 25, 2025, 9:29 am
Justin Vandy
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Cherokee Federal Develops Mobile Command Center for Military, Public Safety, Disaster Response
Cherokee Federal has introduced MC2, or Mobile Command Center, to support public safety, emergency response, disaster management and military missions. MC2 delivers secure intelligence and data in real time to enhance situational awareness, Justin Vandy, new product research and development lead at Cherokee, said in a post on LinkedIn Saturday. MC2 Features With MC2, Cherokee […] More
by Elodie Collins September 23, 2025, 11:36 am
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Chronos Operations Secures Army Cybersecurity Support Contract
Chronos Operations, a Chenega subsidiary, has received a contract from U.S. Army Materiel Command for cybersecurity support. Army Cybersecurity Support Contract Scope In a LinkedIn post announcing the award, Chronos said the contract with AMC includes services across three core domains: information system/application security compliance; cyber operations support cell/defensive cyber operations; and mission relevant terrain. […] More
by Jane Edwards September 22, 2025, 8:42 am
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AeroVironment Receives Contract Option for BADGER Antenna Systems
The U.S. Space Force has awarded AeroVironment a firm‑fixed‑price contract option for the supply of two phased array antenna systems for the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource, or SCAR, program of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office. The first unit of the antenna system, called BADGER or Broad Area Deployable Ground terminal enabling Resilient communication, will be […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 22, 2025, 7:25 am
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Akima Opens Huntsville Office to Support Redstone Arsenal Operations
Herndon, Virginia-based government contractor Akima held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 10 to mark the opening of its new 35,000-square-foot office in Huntsville, Alabama. Also known as “The Rocket City,” Huntsville is home to Redstone Arsenal, whose various tenants Akima said Thursday it supports. Akima President and CEO Bill Monet, a 2025 Wash100 Award winner, noted […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 19, 2025, 8:54 am
Jon Norman
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Raytheon Software Upgrade Extends AIM-120 AMRAAM Range, Increases Lethality
Raytheon has made software upgrades to the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, or AMRAAM, to enhance the weapon system’s reach and lethality, Air and Space Forces Magazine reported Tuesday. The upgrades have already been implemented in AMRAAM rounds coming off the production line, the company said at a press event. AMRAAM Software Upgrade Tested on […] More
by Elodie Collins September 18, 2025, 11:32 am
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LMI’s Jared Summers: Golden Dome Should Integrate Space With Resilient Terrestrial Networks
Jared Summers Jared Summers, senior vice president and chief technology officer at LMI, said building Golden Dome into an effective missile defense shield requires “blending the reach of space with the agility of terrestrial networks.” Register now for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon International and Global Defense Summit on Oct. 16, to join a […] More
by Jane Edwards September 17, 2025, 11:03 am
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US Approves Norway’s $113M Purchase of GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs
The Department of State has approved the possible foreign military sale of 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs, or SDBs, to Norway valued an estimated $113 million. The Norwegian package will also include spare parts, training equipment, software, technical data and both government and contractor support services, along with other related logistics and program assistance, the […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 16, 2025, 6:54 am
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Integrated Data Services CEO Tammer Olibah Discusses EO on Requirements Process Reforms at DOD
Tammer Olibah, CEO of Integrated Data Services, is promoting the wider adoption of his company’s Comprehensive Cost and Requirement, or CCaR, system at the Department of Defense to comply with the recent executive order on accelerating the fielding of novel warfighter capabilities. In a recent blog post published on LinkedIn, the executive said the EO […] More
by Elodie Collins September 15, 2025, 10:21 am
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AFRL Partners With BAE Systems on Quantum R&D
BAE Systems‘ R&D arm will collaborate with the Air Force Research Laboratory in advancing quantum sensing and networking for defense and civilian applications. Quantum Technology CRADA The company said Wednesday its FAST Labs organization signed a three-year cooperative research and development agreement with AFRL for the joint initiative. Their CRADA partnership will focus on refining […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 12, 2025, 7:21 am
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Raytheon Books $760M Air Force Contract for AMRAAM Support
Raytheon has secured a $760 million U.S. Air Force indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for services in support of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles. AMRAAM Contract Requirements Under, the cost plus fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price contract, Raytheon will help mitigate the missile’s obsolescence by supporting their development, production and sustainment, the Department of Defense said Tuesday. Work will be carried […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 11, 2025, 9:30 am