USNC-Tech Designs Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Tech Under NASA-Backed Study
Seattle-based Ultra Safe Nuclear Technologies has developed a propulsion concept as part of NASA-funded research into systems for potential use in deep space test flights.
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions Releases Cloud-Based Incident Reporting Platform
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has introduced a cloud-based technology offering for law enforcement organizations to manage reports on vehicle crashes, citations and incidents. The Coplogic Ethos platform is designed to work with the company's eCrash and eCitation products to help customer agencies simplify the reporting process, LexisNexis Risk Solutions said Monday.
Verizon-Avaya Team to Modernize SSA Comms Infrastructure; Jennifer Chronis, Jerry Dotson Quoted
A partnership between Verizon and Avaya will help the Social Security Administration deploy unified communications systems in support of the agency's information technology modernization efforts. “Together with our partners at Avaya, Verizon will support the SSA's mission and deliver critical digital transformation and modernization solutions the SSA needs for the more than 65 million Americans who rely on its services,†said Jennifer Chronis, vice president of Verizon's federal business.
Raytheon Technologies to Equip Air Force JLTV Fleet With Gunshot Detection Tech
Raytheon Technologies' intelligence and space business has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to provide technology for the service branch's upcoming fleet of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to detect hostile fire locations.
SambaNova, NNSA Partner on AI Computing Initiatives at Two National Labs
SambaNova Systems has entered into a partnership agreement with the National Nuclear Security Administration to help two NNSA-sponsored laboratories integrate artificial intelligence platforms into the facilities' computing infrastructure.
NCI Partners With Mercyhurst to Advance AI Platform; Paul Dillahay Quoted
NCI Information Systems has entered an academic partnership with Mercyhurst University to advance NCI’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the federal government. “We’re excited to work with Mercyhurst University to further augment the NCI Empower AI platform,†said Paul Dillahay, president and CEO of NCI and a 2020 Wash100 Award recipient.
in Executive Moves, NewsFormer Leonardo DRS Exec James McFadyen Joins Fairbanks Morse as Aftermarket Business Lead
James McFadyen, formerly a vice president at Leonardo DRS' naval power systems group, has been named VP and general manager of the aftermarket business at Fairbanks Morse.
Fluor Plans to Support NuScale Reactor Project Through Potential $1.35B DOE Funding Vehicle
The Department of Energy has cleared a funding vehicle worth potentially $1.355B for a public power consortium-led project that includes construction of a small modular reactor plant by NuScale Power, which Fluor holds a majority stake in. Fluor said Monday it plans to support Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems and NuScale in establishing a clean-energy SMR system through UAMPS' Carbon Free Power Project.
in NewsGeneral Atomics Begins MQ-9B Unmanned Aircraft Validation Flights in Japan
General Atomics’ aeronautical systems business has commenced a series of flights for its MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system as part of a demonstration for the Japanese coast guard.
Blue Origin Wants USAF to Continue Support to Rocket Development; Megan Mitchell Quoted
Blue Origin is working to convince the U.S. Air Force to continue to fund the development of the New Glenn rocket in order to get it certified to perform national security missions, SpaceNews reported Monday. “We’re discussing with the Air Force the path forward for certification,†said Megan Mitchell, director of government and legislative affairs at Blue Origin.
in NewsMercury Systems’ William Conley on CTO Role, Tech Expertise Integration
William Conley, the chief technology officer of Mercury Systems, has said he aims to continue growing his office as it works to assess and identify vulnerabilities in the company’s businesses.