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in Executive Moves, News
Brian Stites Appointed Vice President at MAG Aerospace
Brian Stites, a former Raytheon executive, has been named vice president of operations, digital engineering and communications at MAG Aerospace, the executive announced on LinkedIn Saturday. Brian Stites Career Highlights Stites, who also works as an executive consultant for cyber and critical infrastructure protection, was most recently the chief operating officer of GuROO, a company offering enterprise network […] More
by Miles Jamison December 16, 2024, 11:31 am
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in Acquisition & Procurement, News, Space
SDA Soliciting Integration Services for PWSA Tranche 3 Program
The Space Development Agency has issued a solicitation to provide systems engineering and integration support for the Tranche 3 program of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The effort seeks to procure modern space vehicles and associated ground segment elements to integrate them into the PWSA and expand its capabilities, the SDA said Friday, adding that […] More
by Derrick Henry December 16, 2024, 11:22 am
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in Contract Awards, News
Siemens Business to Develop Naval Energy Storage System Under DIU Contract
Siemens’ energy business has secured a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit to prototype and integrate a large energy storage system on a U.S. Navy platform. Under the Long Operation Combatant Naval Energy Storage System project, Siemens Energy will develop a scalable, militarized technology that will improve engine efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and emissions, increase operational […] More
by Kacey Roberts December 16, 2024, 11:15 am
Candice Bineyard
in Department of War, News
Rolls-Royce to Advance B-52J’s Engine Development to Altitude Testing
Rolls-Royce expects to start altitude testing in February 2025 for the F130 engine after completing its critical design review, or CDR, as the new platform of the U.S. Air Force’s upgraded Boeing B-52J Stratofortress bomber. The CDR completion advances the engine program toward final development and production, Rolls-Royce said Friday. Candice Bineyard, Rolls-Royce director of early life […] More
by Arthur McMiler December 16, 2024, 11:15 am
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in News, Technology
IBM, Illinois Unveil Plans for National Quantum Algorithm Center
IBM and the state of Illinois have partnered with universities, national laboratories and industries to build the National Quantum Algorithm Center in Chicago to enable quantum information experts, experimentalists and other users to determine how quantum-centric supercomputing could be leveraged to develop new algorithms and address complex industry challenges. The technology company said Thursday the […] More
by Jane Edwards December 16, 2024, 11:07 am
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in Cloud, News
Egnyte to Support Biomedical Research Initiative
Software company Egnyte will provide cloud services in support of the National Institutes of Health Science and Technology Research Infrastructure for Discovery, Experimentation and Sustainability Google Cloud Marketplace initiative, an effort that seeks to build an advanced computing resources hub for biomedical research. Carahsoft Technology said Thursday that Egnyte will leverage its other transactions agreement to deliver […] More
by Kacey Roberts December 16, 2024, 10:56 am
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in Civilian, Contract Awards, News
CRDF Global Awarded INL Contract for Ukraine Reform Program
CRDF Global has received a contract worth $9.9 million from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, or INL, to aid in Ukraine’s efforts to reform its law enforcement and criminal justice sector. CRDF Global Contract Scope The company said it will provide Ukraine with programmatic, logistical and administrative support services […] More
by Miles Jamison December 16, 2024, 10:56 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Nokia, Motorola to Develop AI-Enabled Drone for Public Safety and Industrial Operations
Nokia and Motorola Solutions have collaborated to develop an artificial intelligence-enhanced drone to bolster public safety and provide support to mission-critical industries. The two companies will create a ready-to-use 4G/5G drone-in-a-box system powered by AI-enhanced software. It involves integrating Motorola Solutions’ CAPE drone software with Nokia Drone Networks, according to Nokia. Benefits of the Nokia-Motorola Drone Project […] More
by Miles Jamison December 16, 2024, 10:45 am
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in Department of War, News
Army Soldiers Launch Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile in Latest Flight Test
The U.S. Army has conducted a limited user test of Lockheed Martin‘s Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Lockheed Martin said the demonstrations were performed entirely by soldiers. Soldier-Led Demo During the flight test, soldiers from the 1-14 Field Artillery Regiment launched two PrSM Increment 1 missiles from […] More
by Elodie Collins December 16, 2024, 9:58 am
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Viasat SVP Says Integration of Military & Commercial Capabilities Needed for Space Resiliency
For executives in the space industry, ensuring the resilience of hybrid space architectures would require greater integration between military and commercial capabilities, SpaceNews reported Wednesday. Integration involves having “the ability to take the best that commercial brings to bear right alongside and foundational to the core military capabilities,” according to Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, senior vice president […] More
by Jerry Petersen December 13, 2024, 11:38 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Iridium Introduces New Satellite-Enabled Module for IoT
Iridium Communications has added a new connectivity module that can support artificial intelligence Internet of Things, or AIoT. The Iridium Certus 9704 can deliver real-time data analysis and enable automated decision-making, the McLean, Virginia-based company said Thursday. New Offerings From Iridium According to the satellite communications provider, Iridium Certus 9704 is 34 percent smaller than […] More
by Elodie Collins December 13, 2024, 11:37 am
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Charles Beard to Shift From Management to Board Role at Guidehouse
Charles Beard will transition from his role as Guidehouse’s chief operating officer to join the company’s board, effective Jan. 1, 2025. As board member, he will apply his expertise in operations, technology and corporate strategy to help Guidehouse grow its market presence, enhance client services and prioritize shareholder interests, the company said Thursday. Scott McIntyre, CEO of […] More
by Kacey Roberts December 13, 2024, 11:28 am