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Systems Planning & Analysis has purchased an office building as part of its efforts to expand its global headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The company said Thursday that the 239,000-square-foot facility will undergo extensive renovations to provide employees with a collaborative workspace. The expansion will also include the installation of new technologies and infrastructure to drive […] More

IonQ has launched IonQ Federal, an organization dedicated to serving the needs of the U.S. government and its allies. The company said Wednesday that Robert Cardillo, a four-time Wash100 Award winner, will serve as executive chairman of IonQ Federal. In his new role, Cardillo will lead the strategic operations and manage partnerships to expand the […] More

Boeing has announced the opening of the Boeing Engineering Center in the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park. New Facility to Advance Defense, Space Technology The global aerospace company said Wednesday the now operational 65,000-square-foot facility is dedicated to supporting Boeing Defense, Space & Security Air Dominance programs […] More

BAE Systems has opened new engineering and product development center in Maple Grove, Minnesota, to serve U.S. military and allies’ requirements. BAE Minnesota Facility Features The 247,000-square-foot facility is focused on designing naval guns, launch systems, advanced munitions, submarine components and military vehicles, the company said Tuesday. The facility’s features include labs for digital engineering, […] More

L3Harris Technologies has launched a new initiative aimed at identifying, tracking and defeating small unmanned autonomous systems across the air, land and sea domains. Called the Counter-Unmanned Systems, or C-UxS, the new initiative will bring together proven systems and other key battlefield technologies to offer complete end-to-end protection against drone threats, the company said Friday.  […] More

South Korea-based Hanwha Group will invest $5 billion in its Philly Shipyard infrastructure as part of its commitment to driving the growth of the U.S. shipbuilding industry. Scope of Shipyard Investment Hanwha said Wednesday the investment will support the installation of two additional docks and three quays as it aims to increase Philadelphia-based Philly Shipyard’s […] More

Last month, Unanet and CohnReznick released the 2025 GAUGE Report, the industry’s yearly benchmark study that tracks how government contractors are tackling growth, efficiency and compliance challenges. This year’s report takes on the theme of “The Big Use” — utilization — with a close look at how contractors manage resources and organize project management. In […] More

BAE Systems is modernizing its Microelectronics Center in Nashua, New Hampshire, to increase semiconductor production capacity and reduce technology costs for defense customers. The effort is supported in part by the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors, or CHIPS, and Science Act to support U.S. national security and create job opportunities for skilled American workers, […] More

Lockheed Martin has teamed up with technology startup HavocAI to accelerate the development of medium unmanned surface vehicles, or mUSVs. “The future of maritime warfare is autonomous, and the mUSV is at the forefront of this revolution,” Paul Lwin, CEO of HavocAI, said Tuesday. Under the partnership, Lockheed Martin will share its expertise and expertise […] More

SNC has opened two new facilities in Miamisburg, Ohio, and Plano, Texas, as part of its regional and national expansion efforts.  The company said the sites will support military programs such as the Survivable Airborne Operations Center, or SAOC, and the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System, better known as HADES, and to strengthen the defense […] More

Lockheed Martin’s innovation division Skunk Works has signed a memorandum of understanding with Electra.aero, manufacturer of hybrid-electric aircraft, to collaborate on an upcoming ultra-short takeoff and landing, or Ultra-STOL, plane. Lockheed said it will work with Electra to accelerate the development and manufacturing of the nine-passenger EL9 Ultra-STOL.  “Electra has driven signification innovation in the […] More