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in Cybersecurity, News

MITRE Launches AADAPT Framework to Secure Cryptocurrency

MITRE has published a new framework to aid in the mitigation of risks associated with digital financial systems such as cryptocurrency. Published Monday, the Adversarial Actions in Digital Asset Payment Technologies, or AADAPT, is designed to provide developers, policymakers and financial institutions with information and a detailed methodology for identifying, analyzing and addressing cyberthreats. What […] More

by Elodie Collins July 15, 2025, 11:02 am
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in Executive Moves, News

Chad Barrs Appointed VP of Programs at Leonardo Electronics US

Chad Barrs, a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in program management, shared on LinkedIn Monday that he has been appointed vice president of programs at Leonardo Electronics US. Chad Barr’s Career Highlights Before joining the Leonardo division, Barrs worked at System & Technology Research for nearly four years. He most recently served as VP of programs and […] More

by Miles Jamison July 15, 2025, 10:47 am
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True Zero Technologies Names Kevin Nally as Strategic Executive Adviser

True Zero Technologies has appointed Ret. Brig. Gen. Kevin Nally as its new strategic executive adviser. Nally brings to his new position over 40 years of experience in leadership roles within the U.S. Marine Corps, Department of Defense and U.S. Secret Service, True Zero Technologies said Thursday. Who Is Kevin Nally? Nally previously served as […] More

by Kristen Smith July 15, 2025, 10:10 am
Austal USA

in DOD, News

Navy Receives Last Independence-Variant Littoral Combat Ship From Austal USA

The U.S. Navy has received the future USS Pierre, the last Independence-variant littoral combat ship, from Austal USA. Register now for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit and be a part of the conversation as government, military and industry leaders discuss the latest technological advancements, challenges and initiatives of the U.S. Navy. Significant Achievement for Austal […] More

by Miles Jamison July 15, 2025, 9:40 am
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IonQ Appoints Paul Dacier as Chief Legal Officer

Quantum computing technology company IonQ has appointed seasoned lawyer Paul Dacier as its chief legal officer and corporate secretary. He is bringing to the roles more than 35 years of legal, executive and board experience, the company said Monday. Dacier’s Legal Experience Immediately before joining IonQ, Dacier was a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & […] More

by Arthur McMiler July 15, 2025, 8:38 am
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in Civilian, News, Space

SpaceX Joins NOAA Traffic Coordination System for Space Program as Beta User

SpaceX has joined the Traffic Coordination System for Space, or TraCSS, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Space Commerce as a beta user. NOAA announced Monday that with the addition of SpaceX, the system’s conjunction and maneuver screening services can be better validated at scale. The agency plans to fully launch the […] More

by Taylor Brooks July 15, 2025, 7:21 am
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in Contract Awards, DOD, News

BAE Systems Lands $172M AFRL Task Order Under SEESAW VIII Program

The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded BAE Systems a $172.4 million task order for work under the Systems Engineering and Evaluation, Systems Analysis Worldwide VIII, or SEESAW VIII, program. The cost-plus-fixed-fee task order involves the development, integration and transitioning of various capabilities that address mission needs across the air, space and cyber domains, the […] More

by Arthur McMiler July 15, 2025, 5:27 am
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in Executive Spotlights, News

SciTec’s Jim Bower Talks Space Threats & Commercial Market Entrants

As executive director and board member at SciTec, Jim Bower oversees organizational business development for the company’s remote sensing military mission applications, as well as strategy, marketing and client engagement. Bower has been with SciTec since 2021 full-time, but he’s partnered with the Princeton, New Jersey-based company in some capacity for the last decade. He was previously […] More

by Charles Lyons-Burt July 15, 2025, 12:00 am
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in Defense Security Cooperation, News

US Approves Lebanon’s Proposed $100M A-29 Aircraft Sustainment FMS

The Department of State has approved the government of Lebanon’s request to purchase A-29 Super Tucano aircraft sustainment services and equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday that SNC will serve as the principal contractor for the proposed foreign military sale. Details of Lebanon’s A-29 Super Tocano FMS […] More

by Elodie Collins July 14, 2025, 11:25 am
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in Cybersecurity, News

Virtru Raises $50M in Funding Round

Data security company Virtru has secured $50 million in a new funding round led by ICONIQ. Virtru said Friday it will use the capital to accelerate the adoption of the open standard Trusted Data Format, or TDF; expand protection for sensitive artificial intelligence and analytics workflows; and scale mission-critical platforms in support of defense and […] More

by Jane Edwards July 14, 2025, 11:19 am
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in News, Space

Northrop Grumman Tests Advanced Rocket Motor for Planetary Ascent Propulsion

Northrop Grumman has completed testing a second-stage rocket motor meant to provide ascent propulsion from another planet, such as Mars. Rocket Motor Static Test Northrop said the full-scale static test validated a change to the motor’s propellant, which has historically been used on the company’s STAR motor lineup. The change to the propellant sought to […] More

by Miles Jamison July 14, 2025, 11:13 am
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in News, Technology

SNC, Red 6 Partner to Advance Military Pilot Training With AR Technology

Aerospace and national security company SNC and augmented reality technology company Red 6 have partnered to enhance U.S. military aviation training and operational capabilities. Red 6-SNC Partnership Details Red 6 said Wednesday that the strategic partnership involves SNC becoming a subcontractor on its $30 million Strategic Funding Increase, or STRATFI, contract with AFWERX, the innovation arm […] More

by Miles Jamison July 14, 2025, 10:22 am