IBM has released a new suite of software-defined storage technology products for accessing and processing enterprise data in any form and from any source as the company aims to help businesses manage large volumes of data. “Digital information is growing at such a rapid rate and in such dramatic volumes that traditional storage systems used to […] More

Michael Horowitz, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has recommended the government re-examine its export policy on unmanned aircraft systems and warnedthat limitations could lose the country’s lead in the technology to partner nations, Defense News reported Thursday. “Building partner capacity to substitute or supplement for American capabilities is an important national security priority, and there […] More

Biological detection technology maker PositiveID will offer a handheld diagnostics system and airborne threat detector to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency as a partner with Leidos under a potential 10-year, $4 billion research-and-development contract. The companies signed a teaming agreement in 2012 to work together on projects involving systems engineering and integration, and biological detection and diagnostics, PositiveID said Wednesday. Leidos […] More

ATK has developed and tested a photovoltaic array for solar electric propulsion systems that NASA intends to use to power future robotic and manned spacecraft. The company’s MegaFlex solar array wing has a diameter of 32 feet and is designed to generate up to 400 kilowatts of electric power, ATK said Wednesday. “The completion of […] More

The U.S. Air Force could award a contract by the end of May to either Lockheed Martin or Raytheon for a radar to track debris in low-Earth orbit, a Lockheed vice president told Defense News in a story published Sunday. “The (operational) date would be in 2018 for site 1,” Steve Bruce, VP for advanced systems in Lockheed’s mission systems […] More

Northrop Grumman has signed a memorandum of understanding with University of Sydney to explore common interests related to education, research initiatives and training programs. Northrop Grumman Australia CEO Ian Irving and University of Sydney Dean of Engineering and Information Technologies Archie Johnston signed the agreement in Sydney, the company announced Tuesday. Both parties will work […] More

BAE Systems has created a new material that uses transformational optics technology with the goal of extending antenna bandwidth performance. The artificially-engineered composite metamaterial developed in collaboration with Queen Mary University of London scientists is intended to help develop a flat antenna lens, BAE said Wednesday. Transformational optics controls work to light in a way […] More

Lockheed Martin will establish an investment fund in Korea to help local universities research and develop aviation and spaceflight technologies, Korea Times reported Thursday. Park Ji-won writes that Lockheed has launched an open science and technology competition and is accepting R&D proposals in nanotechnology and renewable energy generation for aerospace applications. “Through direct investment and […] More

A General Dynamics business unit has been awarded a potential $23.5 million contract to help the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command develop a modeling software for researchers to identify hazardous material incidents. General Dynamics Information Technology will design technology for gauging the effects of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear event under the Pentagon’s Joint Effects Model […] More

Alion Science and Technology has received a $17.7 million task order to help the U.S. Defense Department research and develop new systems intended to protect soldiers against improvised explosive devices. The company will also provide technology prototyping, engineering and scientific services to DoD under the IED countermeasures project, Alion said Tuesday. “The services we will […] More

Lockheed Martin‘s space systems business has opened a new laboratory at the unit’s advanced technology center in Palo Alto, Calif. to host research and development work for emerging technologies. The 82,000-square foot Advanced Materials & Thermal Sciences Center will house 130 staff that perform R&D work in areas such as thermal sciences, nanotechnology and 3-D printing, Lockheed said […] More

Northrop Grumman is pushing to increase interest in engineering and technology among Australian youth by sponsoring the 2014 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Outback Challenge and partnering with Dickson College. The company said Tuesday it will work with Dickson students to develop a UAV for the competition, which requires participants to design, construct and operate a UAV […] More