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, 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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A Raytheon-built ground control platform has supported the launch of the U.S. Air Force’s first GPS III satellite. Raytheon said Sunday the GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System will help steer the GPS III Space Vehicle 01 to its final orbit for approximately 10 days. “The GPS OCX Block 0 launch and checkout system is foundational to […] More

Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon’s intelligence, information and services business, told the Washington Business Journal in an interview published Wednesday that he believes the federal government passed a critical point this year when it comes to procurement reform. He mentioned the agencies’ efforts to integrate commercial technologies and other capabilities into its tech platforms. “But […] More

Raytheon has been selected to Cybersecurity Ventures’ annual list of the “hottest and most innovative” cyber companies, which include both start-ups and long-established firms. The Waltham, Mass., company said Tuesday it placed fourth on the 2018 Cybersecurity 500 list, based on efforts to expand its international customer base for cyber defense and its attainment of the Development, […] More

The University of Maryland in Baltimore County has landed the top spot during the 2017 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition sponsored by Raytheon. Teams from top 10 colleges and universities participated in the three-day NCCDC championship that kicked off April 13 in San Antonio, Texas, Raytheon said Saturday. “This is the fourth year we have been […] More

Raytheon will sponsor a national cybersecurity competition for college students from more than 220 schools in the U.S. The company said Thursday it will serve as a title sponsor of the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition over the next three years and provide technical resources, mentors and employee volunteers to help develop students’ skills. Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon’s […] More

Raytheon has partnered with the Center for Cyber Safety and Education to award new scholarships to six women in an effort to encourage them to pursue degrees and careers in cybersecurity. The Center for Cyber Safety and Education will oversee the company’s Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarship program that will select three female college students and three mid-career […] More

Raytheon will work to develop and produce a Joint Precision Approach and Landing System for integration with the Lockheed Martin-built F-35 aircraft and unmanned aerial systems under the potential six-year, $255 million contract with the U.S. Navy. The company said Wednesday the contract could reach $270 million in total value if the service branch exercises all options. […] More