Government Technology
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General Dynamics Network Encryptor Gets NSA Approval
General Dynamics’ mission systems business has received the National Security Agency’s certification for a network encryptor that works to protect classified and top secret information.
Industry, Govt Discuss DoD Commercial Tech Procurement
Industry executives and government officials gathered at the Satellite Innovation 2019 conference to discuss the Department of Defense’s reliance on the commercial sector for Earth observation and communications tools, Space News reported Tuesday.
Raytheon Seeks to Support Dismounted Troops With Virtual Training Tech
Raytheon has developed a technology designed to meet the U.S. Army’s need for a virtual training platform for dismounted warfighters, Fox News reported Tuesday.
NASA Considers Extension of Crewed Test Flight to Address ISS Staffing Requirement
NASA may request for an extension of the testing of SpaceX’s emergency escape system, which was designed for the Dragon spacecraft, in the middle of an expiring deal with Russia, Spaceflight Now reported Monday.
Industry Looks to Government as Potential Satellite Servicing Client
Some industry executives say they see government agencies as potential customers of commercial satellite servicing platforms, SpaceNews reported Monday.
BCT Finishes Preliminary Design Review for DARPA Satellite Program
Blue Canyon Technologies has concluded the preliminary design review of a microsatellite for a program with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the U.S. Air Force.
Motorola Solutions Makes Strategic Investment in Speech Recognition Tech Provider GreenKey
Motorola Solutions has invested in Chicago-based speech recognition system developer GreenKey Technologies to help the latter build up its technology, resource and deployment processes in the public safety sector.