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in NewsExcelicon Achieves CMMI Level 3 for Development Appraisal; Tushar Garg Quoted
Excelicon has achieved a maturity level rating for development under the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration program, the company announced Wednesday. “Achieving the CMMI Level 3 for Development rating represents a significant investment in Excelicon’s future and demonstrates the company’s commitment to the success of our client’s missions,†said CEO Tushar Garg.
in NewsGeneral Atomics Tests C2 Software for Extended-Range Gray Eagle UAS
General Atomics' aeronautical systems business demonstrated the functionality of its Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft system with a laptop-based command and control technology during a recent flight test series.
in Contract Awards, NewsSarcos to Develop Remote-Controlled Exoskeleton Robot for Navy; Ben Wolff Quoted
Sarcos Robotics' defense arm has landed a contract of an undisclosed sum to build a remote-controlled model of the Guardian XO exoskeleton robot for the U.S. Navy.
BAE Unveils Cybersecurity Platform for Military Platforms; Michael Weber Quoted
BAE Systems has introduced a product suite the company designed to protect military vehicles and systems from cyber threats. The Fox Shield offering is comprised of tools that can work with ground, aerial and space platforms to help defense customers safeguard mission technologies.
in NewsAccenture Launches Brand Campaign With $90M Media Spend; Julie Sweet Quoted
Accenture has launched a new brand campaign, “Let there be change,†and a purpose that will help clients change business strategy to create more value, the company announced Wednesday. Accenture’s campaign will increase the company’s annual media spend to $90 million. “In this moment, to emerge stronger there is only one choice: embrace change and ensure that it benefits all,†said Accenture CEO Julie Sweet.
in Executive Moves, NewsAuterionGS Adds Former Lockheed Exec Ray Johnson as Board Member
Ray Johnson, former senior vice president and chief technology officer at Lockheed Martin, has joined the board of directors of Los Angeles-based drone software maker Auterion Government Solutions.Â
in Contract Awards, NewsAceInfo Lands $59M USDA Software Dev’t Task Order; Mike Cosgrave Quoted
Ace Info Solutions has received a potential four-year, $59M task order from the Department of Agriculture to develop crop insurance software platforms for the risk management agency under USDA's farm production and conservation risk mission area.
Boeing, General Atomics to Collaborate on Laser Weapon Tech Offering for Defense Applications
Boeing and General Atomics' electromagnetic systems business have teamed up to develop a high-energy laser weapon system intended for missile and air defense operations.
in Executive Moves, NewsDefense Sector Vets Michael Griffin, Lisa Porter, Daniel Verwiel Named Rajant Strategic Advisers
Industrial network technology maker Rajant has appointed former Department of Defense officials Michael Griffin and Lisa Porter as well as former Northrop Grumman executive Daniel Verwiel as strategic advisers to inform market strategy development efforts.
IBM, General Dynamics, BAE Highlight Hybrid Cloud Offerings at AUSA Conference
IBM, BAE Systems and General Dynamics presented at the 2020 Association of the United States Army conference their hybrid cloud services that can be moved from one system to another, Breaking Defense reported Tuesday.