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Leidos Lands DIA Anti-Drug, Crime Intell Analysis Task Order; Mary Craft Comments
The Defense Intelligence AgencyÂ has awarded a five-year, $25 million task order to LeidosÂ for military intelligence analysis onÂ narcotics groups and international crime networks as part of a fixed-fee contract. The company said Thursday it will perform work at Joint Base-Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.Â and alsoÂ provide assistance to the Pentagon’s risk management Defense Critical Infrastructure Program. “We look […] More
by Elizabeth Leigh May 1, 2015, 12:48 pm
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Stephanie Hill: Lockheed, FAA Collaborate to Implement NextGen ATC Automation System
Lockheed Martin has helped the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration build and implement a computer system to manageÂ air traffic flow in national airspace. The En Route Automation Modernization infrastructure is designed to replace a legacy air traffic control platform that FAA has used to monitor planes flying at a high altitude, Lockheed said Thursday. Stephanie Hill, […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman May 1, 2015, 12:46 pm
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General Dynamics Previews Cyber Sensor Threat ID Tech; Nadia Short Comments
General Dynamics hasÂ developedÂ a new National Security Agency-approved sensor software product forÂ security operators to detect and prevent network intrusions with the company’s TACLANE-1G encryptor. The company said Thursday the TACLANE Trusted Sensor SoftwareÂ features deep packet inspection components for network filtering functions and to issue alerts for users to monitor any component of a system. TACLANE Trusted […] More
by reynolitoreso-or May 1, 2015, 12:20 pm
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AWS’ Teresa Carlson: Silicon Valley Firms See Federal Collaboration Opportunity
Teresa Carlson, vice president of the worldwide public sector at Amazon Web Services, has observed that Silicon Valley-based technology companies have seen an opportunity to collaborate with federal agencies, she told the Washington Business Journal in an interview published Thursday. “Government is going out there,” Carlson told the BusinessÂ Journal’s Jill Aitoro, in referenceÂ to the U.S. […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman May 1, 2015, 11:24 am
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Lockheed Unveils Silicon Valley Lab for Missile Defense Seeker Tech; Doug Graham Comments
Lockheed Martin has opened a new laboratory at its facility inÂ Sunnyvale, Calif.Â that will focus on the development of missile seekers for usage with defense interceptors. The company cut the ribbon for the new lab Wednesday with Doug Graham and Marshall Case, both vice presidents for Lockheed’s space systems company, as hosts of the event. A […] More
by Elizabeth Leigh May 1, 2015, 11:09 am
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IBM Reports Quantum Computing Project Developments; Arvind Krishna Comments
IBMÂ has reported two new developments in its ongoing work to build what the companyÂ calls a “practical” quantum computer as part of efforts to advance quantum computing to solveÂ scientific problems in the fields of physics and chemistry. “Quantum computing could be potentially transformative, enabling us to solve problems that are impossible or impractical to solve today,” […] More
by Anna Forrester May 1, 2015, 7:46 am
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AM General’s Mobility Vehicle Offering Added to GSA Schedule
An AM General subsidiary has partnered with Masterâ€™s Transportation to offer federal agencies a mobility vehicle platform designed to transport disabled passengers. The Mobility Ventures-built MV-1 vehicle has been added to a U.S. General Services Administration Schedule contract held by Master’s Transportation, AM General said Wednesday. MV-1s are designed to accommodate up to two wheelchair […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman May 1, 2015, 6:41 am
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State Dept Grants ICF 1-Year Mgmt Support Extension; Andy Robinson Comments
ICF International will continue to perform enterprise strategy and management support for the State Departmentâ€™s Bureau of Consular Affairs, Consular Systems and Technology Division under a one year, $19.4 million contract extension. The company will work to administer the bureauâ€™s information technology, manage data and portfolio, provide program control and reporting, oversee budgeting and procurement, […] More
by Jay Clemens May 1, 2015, 5:25 am
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BlueLine Gridâ€™s Mobile Messaging System Draws Investment from In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel has made an investment into BlueLine Grid to help the mobile communications companyÂ further develop its mobile messaging system andÂ address the interoperability challenges that faceÂ the U.S. intelligence sector. BlueLine Grid’s mobileÂ platformÂ works to allow government agencies and corporate clients to securely share messages, voice and data using an identity verification service, IQTÂ said Thursday. Jack Weiss, BlueLine […] More
by Elizabeth Leigh May 1, 2015, 4:55 am
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Raytheon Extends Hypersonic Missile Development Work for DARPA; Tom Bussing Comments
RaytheonÂ has been awarded a $20,489,714 contract modification to continue the companyâ€™s development work for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agencyâ€™s hypersonic missile project. Raytheon will develop and demonstrate the tactical boost glide technologyÂ in Tucson, Arizona, the company said Wednesday. Tom Bussing, vice president of advanced missile systems at Raytheon, said the program aims to address […] More
by Jay Clemens May 1, 2015, 4:10 am
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CACI Leadership Event Features Former DIA Director Michael Flynn; Ken Asbury Comments
CACI International‘s senior leadership conference featuredÂ Michael Flynn, former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, as a guest speaker on the company’s potential role in supporting U.S. national security. CACI said WednesdayÂ Flynn gave insight on the capabilities sought after by the intelligence community and Defense DepartmentÂ to counter global threats. “We are extremely grateful to LTG Flynn […] More
by Neel Mehta May 1, 2015, 12:00 am
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4 Firms Win ‘Destination Innovation’ Contest for 2015; Tony Moraco Comments
Four companies have been named to Capital Business‘ and the Northern Virginia Technology Councilâ€™s 2015 Destination Innovation competition that seeks to recognize products that show potential or value of being transitioned to market, the Washington Post reported Thursday. Aaron Gregg writes in-home systems company CyberTimez, broadband provider Kajeet, information technology firm Unisys and Fairfax County […] More
by Neel Mehta May 1, 2015, 12:00 am