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MQ-20 Avenger/General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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GA-ASI, BAE Demo Advanced EW Capabilities on MQ-20 Avenger

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., in collaboration with BAE Systems, has showcased electronic warfare capabilities using the Link 16 communication network on the MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft system. The demonstration, aimed at advancing networked electronic attack capabilities for U.S. Air Force autonomous collaborative platforms, is part of a broader series of technology insertion and autonomous flight activities […] More

by Kacey Roberts November 1, 2024, 9:04 am
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Aptive Unveils Innovation Hub for Federal Agencies

Aptive Resources has launched an innovation center to help develop new platforms designed to address the complex challenges facing federal agencies. The federal consulting firm said Wednesday the innovation hub, called Blue Spark Labs, will use Aptive’s expertise in digital services, data analytics and human capital strategy, among other areas, to help federal agencies improve […] More

by Jane Edwards November 1, 2024, 8:20 am
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Viasat to Provide SATCOM Services for Embraer C-390 Aircraft

Viasat has partnered with Embraer to implement hybrid satellite communications capabilities on the Embraer C-390 Millennium military aircraft. Through the collaboration, Viasat will work to deliver its Hybrid SATCOM Approach, or HSA, dual band global terminal throughout shared fleets to increase operational awareness and enhance data rate throughput and interoperability across multiple domains, the SATCOM […] More

by Branson Brooks October 31, 2024, 11:51 am
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Carahsoft to Market SessionGuardian’s Cybersecurity Offerings

Carahsoft Technology will serve as master government aggregator for New York-based cybersecurity firm SessionGuardian under a new agreement between the two companies. Carahsoft said Wednesday that, under the agreement, it will offer SessionGuardian’s continuous identity assurance and data protection technologies to the government sector. The technologies ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive information during their […] More

by Kacey Roberts October 31, 2024, 11:23 am
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Elbit Systems of America Appoints New Board Members

Elbit Systems of America has appointed Todd Gautier and Scott Greene to its board of directors, which guides company strategies to drive innovation for customers. Company President and CEO Luke Savoie said in a statement Wednesday, “As Elbit America continues to grow our portfolio and capacity as a critical member of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base, it’s important that […] More

by Kacey Roberts October 31, 2024, 11:22 am
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in Contract Awards, News, Space

Raft Lands Space Rapid Capabilities Office Contract

Raft, a defense technology company offering artificial intelligence, machine learning and data services, has booked a $600,000 contract to develop innovations for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office with the goal of strengthening national security. The company said Wednesday it will utilize its innovative AI/ML and data offerings to enhance the Space RCO’s space operations and develop […] More

by Miles Jamison October 31, 2024, 11:21 am
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in Acquisition & Procurement, News

Air Force Issues MQ-9 Reaper Maintenance Services Solicitation

The U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command is soliciting proposals to provide organizational-level maintenance support for the MQ-9 Reaper weapons systems and sustainment of the combat and training capability at various locations worldwide under the Remotely Piloted Aircraft, or RPA, program. According to a notice posted on SAM.gov on Tuesday, the government intends to award […] More

by Kristen Smith October 31, 2024, 11:03 am
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Leidos Issues Newest ESG Sustainability Report

Leidos has released its annual sustainability report for calendar year 2023, the 15th entry in the series. The company said Wednesday that the report, prepared in line with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards, tracks the progress made in achieving corporate environmental, social and governance targets. Scope of the Sustainability Report The report tackles the three […] More

by Jerry Petersen October 31, 2024, 10:47 am
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Appgate Selects Cyber Experts as Federal Advisory Board Members

Appgate has selected three government cybersecurity experts as inaugural members of its newly established federal advisory board. The new board members are Rodney Lewis, Jason Bonci and Dennis Dias, who will use their federal sector experience to advise the company on important business and technology strategy issues, Appgate said on Tuesday. Lewis is a retired […] More

by Derrick Henry October 31, 2024, 10:46 am
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Centerra Secures $54M Navy Contract for Singapore Base Operations Support

Centerra Construction Partners, a Constellis company, has landed a $54 million contract from the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Far East for base operations support. Constellis said Tuesday the multi-year Singapore Base Operations Support Contract, awarded on April 9, covers multi-function base operations support services for the Navy and other military service branches. Centerra will deliver support […] More

by Miles Jamison October 31, 2024, 10:42 am
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Interos Announces New Platform, Business Partnership, Board Member

Interos, an Arlington, Virginia-based supply chain risk intelligence firm, is further expanding its industry footprint with the launch of a new service platform, a strategic partnership and key executive recruitment. The company announced the initiatives during its inaugural Risk Intelligence Summit held in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The event, which featured Paul Nakasone, former Central […] More

by Arthur McMiler October 31, 2024, 10:33 am
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in DOD, News, Technology

SRI to Serve as DARPA Commercial Accelerator

SRI International has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency as its Silicon Valley-based Commercial Accelerator to boost the commercialization of vital technologies in their early stages. The non-profit institute said Wednesday it will be one of five commercial accelerators across the country tasked with expediting the transition of technologies by DARPA-funded companies from the […] More

by Miles Jamison October 31, 2024, 10:21 am