Technology

Rocket Lab has received a $23.9 million investment from the Department of Commerce to expand its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, bolstering U.S. competitiveness in space-grade semiconductor technology. Strengthening Supply Chains & Driving Economic Growth The Long Beach, California-based company specializing in launch services and space systems said Friday the investment, under the CHIPS and Science Act, aims […] More

Defense contractor Radiance Technologies is establishing a $370.65 million microchip packaging facility in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, with the support of Louisiana Economic Development, the city of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University and the Louisiana Tech University Foundation. LED said on Monday that it is providing the foundation a $20 million grant for the purchase of the […] More

BigBear.ai confirmed that it has completed testing of a new airport security technology developed by integrating the company’s Pangiam Threat Detection platform with Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography screening systems. The integrated capability is currently deployed at multiple international airports for trials. BigBear.ai, Smiths Detection Combine Tech Pangiam Threat Detection, originally called Project […] More

Mutare, a company specializing in voice security, has entered into a partnership with Carahsoft Technology to provide the public sector access to Mutare’s Voice Traffic Filter technology. What Is Voice Traffic Filter? Carahsoft said Tuesday VTF is designed to defend against voice phishing, which has been evolving with the use of generative artificial intelligence to mimic voices, […] More

Leidos has signaled its intention to expand its role in the maritime autonomy industry further, Defense One reported Tuesday. Speaking at Leidos’ supplier and technology symposium, CEO Thomas Bell suggested that the company is set to become an unexpected contender in the surface and undersea drone markets. “We’re not seen as at the vanguard of this, but […] More

A General Dynamics Information Technology study has found that federal agencies are prioritizing investments in zero trust and artificial intelligence as they work to secure, scale and modernize operations at the edge. Federal Edge Adoption Hinges on Cybersecurity GDIT said Monday that it polled 200 federal technology leaders from civilian, defense and intelligence agencies for […] More

L3Harris Technologies has inaugurated its new solid rocket motor production facility in Huntsville, Alabama, named Advanced Manufacturing Facility – South, or AMF-South. Bolstering Solid Rocket Motor Production The defense contracting company said Monday AMF-South, which spans 379,000 square feet, is intended to handle the increasing production requirements for various defense and missile programs, including President Donald […] More