SpaceX Targets April Launch for Third Air Force GPS III Satellite
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is set to take off by April 29 to send into orbit the U.S. Air Force’s third GPS III satellite, Teslarati reported Sunday.
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Boeing Moves Forward With Chinook Block II Helicopter Tests
Boeing has made progress in its program to develop the CH-47 Block II Chinook helicopters with recent flight testing, National Defense Magazine reported Thursday.
IQT Invests in Quantum Cybersecurity Firm QuintessenceLabs
In-Q-Tel, the intelligence community’s venture capital arm, has invested in Canberra, Australia-based QuintessenceLabs to help the latter expand its portfolio of quantum cybersecurity offerings.
Navy Seeks Anti-Submarine Warfare Surveillance System Proposals
The Office of Naval Research seeks proposals for an affordable anti-submarine warfare system that will detect underwater threats at longer ranges.
Microsoft Deploys ‘ElectionGuard’ Software to Secure Voting Procedures in Wisconsin; Tom Burt Quoted
Microsoft has provided new software to help ensure the security of election activities in Wisconsin, CNBC reported Tuesday.
General Atomics Tests New Equipment for Gray Eagle Extended Range Aircraft; David Alexander Quoted
General Atomics’ aeronautical systems business demonstrated new long-range sensors with the Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft system.
DLT Introduces Rapid Software Dev’t Framework for Gov’t Customers
Tech Data’s DLT Solutions subsidiary has unveiled a new framework that will help public sector clients rapidly develop and field secure software tools within an application lifecycle.
ERT-Hughes Team to Update National Weather Service Network
The National Weather Service has selected ERT and Hughes Network Systems to update and further grow the agency’s satellite services across Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. bordering areas and the Pacific.
Alion to Demo Virtual Wargaming Platform at USAF Event; Katie Selbe Quoted
The U.S. Air Force has selected Alion Science and Technology to demonstrate a virtual wargaming system at an upcoming event.
Enveil Announces Series A Funding Round for Data Protection Tool
Data security firm Enveil has raised $10M in a round of Series A financing led by C5 Capital and supported by several investors including Capital One Ventures, Mastercard, 1843 Capital and Bloomberg Beta. Enveil said Tuesday it will use the investment to expand its ZeroReveal product line, build up its global sales team and client support functions and broaden its presence in government and commercial markets.
GE Aviation Seeks to Automate Price Estimation for Defense Equipment With New Tool
General Electric’s aviation business developed a technology designed to speed up the production of pricing estimates for defense equipment and accelerate the acquisition process, Air Force Magazine reported Wednesday.
Masten Space Systems Concludes Rocket Hot Fire Testing With AFRL, NASA
Masten Space Systems joined NASA and Air Force Research Laboratory to test a rocket engine powered by liquid methane.