DARPA Launches Infrared Imaging Initiative
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has unveiled an initiative that seeks to further the capacities of medium and large format midwave and longwave infrared detectors.
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USAF Launches Lockheed-Built AEHF-5 Satellite
The U.S. Air Force has launched and initiated connectivity of a Lockheed Martin-built communications satellite.
Lockheed’s Rick Ambrose Outlines Features of Future USAF Satellite Missile Warning System
TYSONS CORNER, VA, August 8, 2019 — Rick Ambrose, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) space division, said in an interview the U.S. Air Force’s future satellite-based missile warning system is designed to have increased flexibility and resiliency, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday.
GSA Makes Recommendations for IT Cost, Transparency Management
The General Services Administration's Office of Government-wide Policy has released recommendations regarding a framework designed to help agencies manage information technology expenses.
DARPA Demos Autonomous Swarm Tactics, Tech
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency used autonomous robots in order to conduct a test to assess swarm autonomy tactics and technologies.
SAP Releases Cloud-Based 1908 Offering
SAP National Security Services has unveiled a new product that works to integrate automation and intelligence capabilities across end-to-end processes in the cloud.
Cubic, Battlespace Simulations Form Virtual Training Partnership
Cubic’s global defense business and Battlespace Simulations Inc. have partnered to implement the latter’s full spectrum simulation tool for ground and air training platforms.
Northrop to Demo Extended Duration Flight Through Next NG-11 Cygnus Mission Phase
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft has moved to begin a secondary mission after staying at the International Space Station for 109 days as part of a cargo delivery effort.
Rocket Lab Details Rocket Stage Reuse Approach
Rocket Lab has unveiled plans to make the Electron launch vehicle's first stage reusable for multiple future missions. The reusability approach is intended to boost the frequency of launches without the need to always produce new first stages, Rocket Lab said Tuesday.