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in NewsTeresa Carlson on AWS’ Cloud Implementation Standards Dev’t, Global Training Accessibility Efforts
Teresa Carlson, vice president of the worldwide public sector business at Amazon Web Services and a 2020 Wash100 awardee, said that industry and government cloud adoption challenges similarly encompass issues in data and operational standards.
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Kratos to Continue Support for Air Force’s Attritable Aircraft Program
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has secured a $17.8M contract modification from the U.S. Air Force to continue helping its research laboratory arm develop low-cost, attritable unmanned aircraft systems that are reusable with minimal maintenance. Kratos said Monday it will support various efforts, including the company's own XQ-58A Valkyrie, to develop low-cost attritable aircraft technology.
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in NewsXendee, Lawrence Livermore Nat’l Lab to Create Microgrid-Based Energy Mgmt System for DOD
Microgrid interface developer Xendee has partnered with the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to develop a platform for energy management and analytics to support Department of Defense applications.
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in M&A Activity, News, Space NewsJames Taiclet: Lockheed-Aerojet Rocketdyne Deal to Drive Tech Integration Work for Federal Clients
James Taiclet, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin, said acquiring Aerojet Rocketdyne will bring in propulsion systems for potential integration with Lockheed-built missile and rocket offerings, Via Satellite reported Monday. Taiclet told analysts Monday during a conference call he expects the transaction to support upfront design, production planning and engineering integration efforts at the Bethesda, Maryland-based aerospace and defense company.
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in Executive Moves, NewsParsons Names Carey Smith to Board of Directors; Chuck Harrington Quoted
Parsons has appointed Carey Smith, president and chief operating officer (COO) at Parsons, to the company’s board of directors. As president and COO, Smith leads Parsons’ global operations and drives growth strategy through technology innovation. “Carey has been central to our growth and success since joining Parsons,†said Chuck Harrington, chairman and CEO of Parsons and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient.Â
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in M&A Activity, NewsViasat Moves to Acquire RigNet for $222M to Diversify Portfolio
Viasat has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RigNet, a provider of ultra-secure, intelligent networking solutions and specialized applications. Viasat will purchase the company in an all-stock transaction worth approximately $222 million. “With the acquisition of RigNet, we are accelerating the diversification of our connectivity portfolio and establishing a global foundation for expansion of our remote enterprise service offerings,†said Rick Baldridge, Viasat's president and CEO.Â
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GSA Seeks Info on Potential IT Services for Regulations Mgmt
The General Services Administration needs market information on externally hosted information technology services in support of systems used by the agency's Office of Regulation Management. GSA said Thursday in a SAM notice sought IT services include maintenance and enhancement of the office's eRulemaking System, Regulatory Information Service Center Consolidated Information System and other IT systems.
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SpaceX Sends Classified NRO Satellite Into Orbit
SpaceX has brought a classified satellite from the National Reconnaissance Office into orbit via the company's Falcon 9 rocket, CBS News reported Saturday.
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Textron’s Bell Unit Marks V-280 Maiden Flight Anniversary
Textron's Bell subsidiary has marked the third anniversary of the V-280 Valor's initial flight and touted that the tiltrotor aircraft recorded 200 mission hours.
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in News, Space NewsCapella Space’s Payam Banazadeh on Addressing Next-Gen Space Needs in Commercial, Gov’t Markets
Payam Banazadeh, founder and CEO of Capella Space, has said the U.S. government needs to strike a balance between addressing national security concerns and ensuring private sector competitiveness in the global market, TechCrunch reported Monday.
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General Motors Unit Starts Renovation of ISV Production Facility
General Motors' defense arm has begun renovating one of its facilities to support manufacturing activities for a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier for the U.S. Army.