Synergetics to Build Cloud-Based Logistics Data Products for DLA
The Defense Logistics Agency has selected Synergetics to create a webscale version of logistics information products in a cloud computing environment.
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GSA to Host Virtual Pre-Demo Conference on Integrated Audit, Risk Mgmt Platform for Federal Gov’t
The General Services Administration will host a virtual pre-demonstration conference on March 4 to discuss the federal government's intention to adopt an a single audit and risk management platform.
DOT Seeks Small Business Ideas for FY19 Research Grant Program
The Department of Transportation has issued the solicitation for the first phase of its fiscal year 2019Â Small Business Innovation Research program that will fund small businesses in developing and commercializing new technologies.
Hoverfly to Integrate Persistent Systems’ Radio Tech Into Small UAS Platform
Hoverfly Technologies has agreed to incorporate a radio communication module into two small unmanned aircraft system offerings under a five-year partnership agreement with Persistent Systems.
Report: Air Force Eyes Procurement of Eight Boeing-Built F-15Xs in FY 2020 Budget Request
The U.S. Air Force will seek funds in its fiscal 2020 budget request to procure eight upgraded versions of Boeing-built F-15 fighter aircraft as part a five-year plan to buy 80 of the planes, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. The service will propose purchasing F-15X planes in its budget request expected by March 11 without cutting the number of its planned purchase of Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jets, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
General Atomics Demos MQ-9B Flight Operation With Laptop, Satcom Datalink
General Atomics' aeronautical systems business has demonstrated launch and recovery of an unmanned aerial system using a portable laptop in conjunction with a satellite communications technology.
Sabena, Kellstrom Defense Form C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Partnership
France-based aircraft maintenance services provider Sabena Technics has partnered with Kellstrom Defense Aerospace, an aircraft engineering and manufacturing services provider headquartered in California, to help military customers maintain their C-130 transport planes.
Raytheon Puts Ground-Launched Air-to-Air Missile Through Wind Tunnel Tests
Raytheon has completed over 1.7K wind tunnel tests of the extended-range variant of the ground-launched AMRAAM air-to-air missile built to intercept targets at longer ranges and higher altitudes. The company said Monday the completion of the tests marks a step in the qualification of the AMRAAM-ER missile for incorporation into the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.
ÂArmy Advances Procurement Strategy for Software-Defined Radios
Col. Garth Winterle, project manager for tactical radios at program executive office for command, control and communications-tactical, has said the U.S. Army has been advancing an acquisition strategy for software-defined radios, National Defense reported Friday. “Software defined radios allow for less complicated waveform upgrades and do not require costly hardware changes as we incorporate electronic warfare hardening and cyber protection,†Winterle said.
ÂDARPA Picks Five Research Teams for Persistent Aquatic Living Sensors Program
Five research teams will study the behavior of marine organisms to develop sensors designed to detect and track manned underwater vehicles and drones in strategic waters under a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program. DARPA introduced in February 2018 the Persistent Aquatic Living Sensors program in an effort to integrate biology into new platforms meant to monitor adversaries’ movements in underwater environments, the agency said Friday.
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