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Accenture Invests in QuSecure to Mitigate Emerging Quantum Risks

Accenture has announced a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures, in post-quantum cybersecurity firm QuSecure to offer crypto agility solutions to help government agencies and the private sector counter emerging quantum risks. Tom Patterson, emerging technology security lead at Accenture, said in a press release Wednesday, “Organizations need a reliable, quantum-resilient cybersecurity solution that not only […] More

by Aidan Daly January 23, 2025, 10:34 am
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Sigma Defense Opens New EWA Warrior Services Facility

Sigma Defense Systems, a defense technology company, opened its new facility in Huntsville, Alabama, on Jan. 22. The Perry, Georgia-headquartered company said Wednesday it expanded the office facility of the EWA Warrior Services division to boost support for customers in the Department of Defense, including the U.S. Army, Navy and Space Force. Expansion of EWA Warriors […] More

by Miles Jamison January 23, 2025, 10:31 am
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Alpha Omega Expands Offerings With Macro Solutions, SeKON Acquisition

Alpha Omega has acquired two IT contracting firms in an effort to expand its capability in supporting military and federal agency customers. Macro Solutions Acquisition Macro Solutions will join the national security division of Alpha Omega, the company said Thursday. The addition is intended to enhance its technology modernization offerings for the U.S. Air Force, […] More

by Christine Thropp January 23, 2025, 10:20 am
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Former CIA Digital Leader Joins SAP National Security Services Board

Jennifer Ewbank, a government and technology expert and a two-time Wash100 winner, has joined SAP National Security Services’ board of advisers. She confirmed her new role in a LinkedIn post Tuesday. “It is an honor to support an organization that plays such a vital role in safeguarding our nation’s most sensitive data and empowering U.S. […] More

by Elodie Collins January 22, 2025, 11:47 am
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NASA Awards Viasat Spot on Potential $4.82B Near Space Network Services Contract

Viasat has secured a spot on NASA’s Near Space Network Services contract, which seeks to provide commercial ground and space relay support for the agency’s upcoming missions in low Earth orbit and up to 2 million kilometers from Earth. The multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract comes with a period of performance of five years and an option […] More

by Jerry Petersen January 22, 2025, 11:39 am
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Matthew Fitzpatrick Appointed Invisible Technologies CEO

Matthew Fitzpatrick, a seasoned technology innovator and leader, has been selected as the new CEO of Invisible Technologies. The artificial intelligence training and operations company said Tuesday Fitzpatrick, who succeeds Benjamin Plummer in the leadership role, brings valuable experience in AI and software development that will be instrumental in driving Invisible’s growth. He will oversee the company’s […] More

by Miles Jamison January 22, 2025, 11:30 am
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L3Harris Secures $263M Order for Army Night Vision Goggles

L3Harris Technologies has secured a $263 million contract from the U.S. Army to continue producing the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular, a vision system equipped with thermal imaging for improved target detection and situational awareness during low-light and no-light operations. The company said Tuesday that the award marks the second order under a full-scale production […] More

by Kacey Roberts January 22, 2025, 11:19 am
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Curtiss-Wright Unveils New Tactical Communications Module

The defense solutions division of Curtiss-Wright has launched its latest PacStar 400-Series tactical communications module to support the Department of Defense’s Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiatives for data sharing in diverse environments. Powered by Fairwinds Technologies’ HybridComm platform, the PacStar 465 delivers network transport diversity to enable secure and reliable communication across trusted military systems and […] More

by Kacey Roberts January 22, 2025, 11:12 am
Mercury Systems

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Mercury Systems Receives Subcontract to Support DOD Satellite Program

Mercury Systems, a technology company offering processing power to edge computing, has booked a $24.5 million contract for a data processing and storage subsystem for the satellite program of the Department of Defense. The Andover, Massachusetts-based company said Tuesday it will provide numerous advanced subsystems under a contract with an innovative space systems prime contractor. Mercury […] More

by Miles Jamison January 22, 2025, 11:08 am
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Lockheed Books $92.7M Navy Contract Modification for Engineering Support

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems has received a $92.7 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to provide engineering services for the Australian, Japanese and South Korean governments. Navy Agreement Details The Department of Defense said Tuesday that the agreement covers engineering, software development, maintenance, integration, logistics and fielding services for the three countries’ […] More

by Derrick Henry January 22, 2025, 11:02 am
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Four Points, Amazon Web Services Expand Partnership

Amazon Web Services has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Four Points Technology, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, to offer enhanced support services to enterprise customers. David Gilchrist, CEO of Four Points, said in a press release posted Tuesday that the SCA will enable his company to expand its offerings and streamline the delivery […] More

by Elodie Collins January 22, 2025, 10:49 am
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Erin O’Brien Hawley on Managing Wildfire Risk & Response With Military AI

Erin O’Brien Hawley believes military-grade artificial intelligence can be used for disaster response, including combating wildfires like those affecting communities in California. Use of AI During Hurricane Season Hawley, who serves as chief revenue officer of technology company Primer, said in a column posted Thursday on Defense Opinion that military AI had already been used […] More

by Jerry Petersen January 21, 2025, 11:34 am