Intelsat has launched its IS-40e communication satellite to the geostationary orbit aboard SpaceX‘s Falcon 9 rocket to deliver space-based, high-speed connectivity to commercial aviation, mobility and network service clients in North America. The satellite, manufactured by Maxar Technologies, started transmitting and receiving signals after lifting off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, Intelsat […] More

Satellite industry leaders on Tuesday talked about innovations and challenges facing the space economy and industry during a panel discussion at a conference and Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras joined the panel to discuss the opportunity that underserved and unserved populations present to the sector, Via Satellite reported. “You’ve got the underserved and unserved populations, geographically […] More

Two geostationary satellites that Maxar Technologies built for Intelsat unfolded their solar arrays and started transmitting signals and commissioning activities on orbit following their launch Tuesday aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from Arianespace’s launch site in French Guiana. The Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 satellites will enable Intelsat to transfer its services as the Federal […] More

Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras said he considers defense and mobility as key channels for future growth at the satellite communications services provider. “Having years of experience in defense, I can definitely help here,” he told Via Satellite in an interview. Wajsgras, a two-decade industry veteran who took the helm of Intelsat in April, shared his […] More

Dave Wajsgras, a 14-year Raytheon executive and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, has been elected as an independent director on the board of directors of Martin Marietta Materials.

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TYSONS CORNER, VA, February 5, 2020 — Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) received a five-year, $197M contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop an open framework for the military to process sensor data and get a comprehensive view of missile launch activity, ExecutiveGov reported Jan. 28.

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TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 21, 2020 — The Federal Aviation Administration  Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) to upgrade a system that helps airport personnel manage the arrival and departure of aircraft, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday.

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TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 29, 2019 — Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) received a potential 10-year, $300M contract to supply NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory with flight software and space platforms, GovCon Wire reported Oct. 9.

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TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 9, 2019 — Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) has recognized Jim Ullmann, director of safety and technology at the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, for his work in the country's air traffic management efforts.

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Raytheon has concluded the development of software and hardware components for a ground control system that will work to update global positioning system capacities in the U.S.

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TYSONS CORNER, VA, July 19, 2019 — Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) will provide cybersecurity and associated support services to a country in the Middle East/North Africa region under a contract valued at close to $110M, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday.

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Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon’s intelligence, information and services business, said the company has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to assess the vulnerability of avionics, mission computers, navigation and other subsystems of F-15 and C-130J aircraft to cyber attacks, Air Force Magazine reported Friday.

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