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  • Dynetics’ OWL Business Introduces UAV Surveillance Tech
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    Dynetics’ OWL Business Introduces UAV Surveillance Tech

    Observation Without Limits, a Dynetics company, has unveiled a suite of  surveillance sensor and information systems designed to detect Class 1 and Class 2 drones that operate in low-altitude airspace. Dynetics said Wednesday the GA9000 series is equipped with three-dimensional radar technology that will work to detect low-altitude airspace security threats at a range of 3.1 miles as well as […] More

  • Thales Opens UK Innovation Hub for Digital Tech Efforts
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    Thales Opens UK Innovation Hub for Digital Tech Efforts

    Thales has opened a new innovation hub at the One Station Square business center in Cambridge, England, as part of the company’s digital technology growth and expansion efforts. The company said Friday its new facility offers a workspace for engineers, research, development and innovation professionals to collaborate with customers, partners and suppliers. “The move to One […] More

  • Paul Dinte Selected to ExecutiveBiz’s 2017 Top 10 GovCon Executive Recruiter Award
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    Paul Dinte Selected to ExecutiveBiz’s 2017 Top 10 GovCon Executive Recruiter Award

    ExecutiveBiz announced its recent selection of the 2017 Top 10 GovCon Executive Recruiters. ExecutiveBiz spoke to senior leaders at some of the GovCon sector’s most notable firms to find out whom they turn to when they need to fill an executive position. In our conversations, those GovCon leaders offered us the names of 10 executive recruiters they believe “you […] More

  • NGA Seeks Info on Potential Geospatial Data-Based AI Algorithm Developers
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    NGA Seeks Info on Potential Geospatial Data-Based AI Algorithm Developers

    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has posted a request for information on companies, universities or inventors that can help NGA develop artificial intelligence algorithms trained on geospatial data. NGA said Tuesday in a FedBizOpps notice it aims to produce computer vision algorithms on geospatial training data, such as overhead video and still photography, through a public-private partnership. The agency […] More

  • Elon Musk: SpaceX Eyes 2022 Launch for 1st Mars Mission
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    Elon Musk: SpaceX Eyes 2022 Launch for 1st Mars Mission

    SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said he wants to send at least two cargo ships to Mars by 2022 in an effort to determine hazards, establish life-support infrastructure and identify potential water resources, CNBC reported Friday. Musk plans to carry out that plan through the development of a 42-engine rocket system called BFR designed to […] More

  • MultiLingual Solutions Awarded DIA Content Translation Contract
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    MultiLingual Solutions Awarded DIA Content Translation Contract

    MultiLingual Solutions has won a potential five-year, $39.1 million contract to  help the Defense Intelligence Agency translate written, audio and multimedia materials to and from English language. The Defense Department said Thursday the company will perform translations for DIA’s National Media Exploitation Center in the National Capital Region through Sept. 27, 2022. The Virginia Contracting […] More

  • Cummins-Achates Power Team to Build Engine for Army Combat Vehicles
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    Cummins-Achates Power Team to Build Engine for Army Combat Vehicles

    Cummins has teamed up with Achates Power to build and demonstrate an engine for the U.S. Army’s next-generation tactical and combat vehicles under a $47.4 million contract. Cummins said Thursday it secured the contract from the National Advanced Mobility Consortium as part of the Advanced Combat Engine project that supports the Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and […] More

  • General Dynamics to Supply Army Updated Fire Control Electronics Under $59M Contract
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    General Dynamics to Supply Army Updated Fire Control Electronics Under $59M Contract

    General Dynamics‘ land systems business has received a potential five-year, $59.2 million contract to provide newly improved fire control electronics units to the U.S. Army as well as repair and update existing IFCEUs. The Defense Department said Thursday the company will also supply an improved commanders display unit for the M1-A2 System Enhanced Package Version 2 Field Modification program. The […] More

  • Leidos to Develop Electro-Optical Imaging Tech Prototypes for Air Force
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    Leidos to Develop Electro-Optical Imaging Tech Prototypes for Air Force

    Leidos has won a potential $47.6 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to research and develop integrated electro-optical imaging technology prototypes. The Defense Department said Thursday the project aims to evolve and increase the capacity of emerging high-resolution and hyperspectral imaging; infrared search and track; and sense and avoid technologies. The Air Force Research […] More

  • John McGinn: DoD Seeks Industry Help to Identify Defense Supply Chain Risks
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    John McGinn: DoD Seeks Industry Help to Identify Defense Supply Chain Risks

    The Defense Department wants industry to voluntary share information on potential weaknesses in its supply chain as part of a review led by DoD, Defense News reported Thursday. President Donald Trump signed in July an executive order that calls for a cross-government evaluation of U.S. manufacturers’ capacity to support the defense industrial base. John McGinn, […] More

  • Deborah Lee James Joins Noblis Board of Trustees
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    Deborah Lee James Joins Noblis Board of Trustees

    Former U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James has joined the board of trustees at the Falls Church, Virginia-based nonprofit science and technology organization Noblis. Noblis said Thursday James’ public and private sector has spanned more than 30 years and included legislative, international affairs, programmatic and leadership positions. She managed the welfare of active-duty, guard, reserve and civilian airmen […] More