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Lockheed Seeks to Demystify Satellite Constellation Planning Process With New App
Lockheed Martin demonstrated at the Satellite 2020 conference a beta version of an application designed to help government agencies, academic institutions and space industry investors better understand the elements related to constellations of communications satellites, SpaceNews reported Wednesday.
Northrop Tests Anti-UAV 3D Radar for Land Vehicles
Northrop Grumman has assessed a system designed to help land vehicles target and address unmanned aerial vehicle threats.
Raytheon’s Matthew Gilligan Talks Benefits of ‘Skyler’ Drone Detection Radar
Matthew Gilligan, vice president of navigation and modernization solutions at Raytheon, has said that the company’s Skyler surveillance radar will help address challenges in air traffic management, which now include emerging urban air mobility platforms.
Lockheed, Northrop, Navatek to Support DARPA Long-Range UUV Program
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Navatek will help the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency develop and test new unmanned underwater vehicles designed for long-duration performance.
Second Leidos-Built Drone Warship Slated to Join Naval Fleet by Year’s End
The U.S. Navy provided the media a glimpse of its Sea Hunter II drone warship that is expected to join its fleet by the end of 2020, CNBC reported Wednesday. Leidos is working with United States Marine to develop Sea Hunter II at a facility in Gulfport, Miss., under a contract awarded in 2017.
White House Asks Tech Firms to Help Combat COVID-19; Michael Kratsios Quoted
The White House on Wednesday called on technology companies to help the government in its campaign against the new coronavirus, The Hill reported Wednesday. “The White House’s top priority is ensuring the safety and health of the American people amid the COVID-19 outbreak," Michael Kratsios, U.S. chief technology officer and a 2020 Wash100 award winner, said during a phone call Wednesday. "Cutting edge technology companies and major online platforms will play a critical role in this all-hands-on-deck effort."
Gwynne Shotwell: SpaceX on Track to Crewed Flights
Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer at SpaceX and a former Wash100 winner, told reporters the company wants to send astronauts to space by May, CNBC reported Tuesday.
Lockheed Tests Overall Performance of Army Precision Strike Missile
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated a long-range, precision-strike test missile at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., in support of the U.S. Army.
Everlaw Gets FedRAMP Moderate Authorization for Cloud-Based Litigation Platform
Everlaw has received authority to operate at moderate impact level under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program for its cloud-based litigation and ediscovery platform.