Zion Market Research has predicted the global market for command and control, computers, communication, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems will hit a value of $127.2B by 2024 at a 3.6 percent compound annual growth rate. Investments in defense technology and demand for communication and surveillance systems and smart city projects will be among the forces that will […] More

Karl Tappert, vice president of Army C4ISR systems at General Dynamics’ information technology business, has said the company aims to help the service maintain sensors, radars and night vision devices through the Integrated Base Defense – Sustainment Support program. He wrote in a blog entry posted Friday the IBD-SS program is meant to centralize management and sustainment of […] More

A General Dynamics business unit will provide technical support for U.S. Army main battle tanks under a one-year, $61.2 million contract modification. General Dynamics Land Systems will support Abrams systems under the modification through March 31, 2019, the Defense Department said Wednesday. The Army will use fiscal 2018 research, development, test and evaluation; working capital; and aviation procurement funds for […] More

[dropcap color=”#000000″ bgcolor=”#c4c4c4″]N[/dropcap]ow is an exciting time to be involved in the world of technology development, as the vehicle of innovation continues to accelerate forward into the future. The ‘technolution’ that we’re seeing in cyber security, unmanned systems, information and data technology, advanced weaponry and renewable energy, to name a few, is happening now. And now, […] More

Reportlinker has unveiled a new report that predicts the global market for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems will reach more than $177 billion in cumulative value by 2027 at a 2.4 percent compound annual growth rate. An increasing demand for battle-space awareness and network centric warfare modernization efforts will help drive C4ISR market growth […] More

General Dynamics’ (NYSE: GD) ordnance and tactical systems business unit has received a $17 million contract option from the U.S. Army for the production of grenade training cartridges. The company said Tuesday General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems will manufacture the 40-millimeter M781E1 Low Velocity Day/Night/Thermal training cartridge for the Army’s simulated tactical exercises using M203 and M320 low-velocity grenade […] More

General Dynamics‘ Electric Boat and mission systems businesses have showcased multiple mission command, control and communication capacities that connected a simulated submarine combat control center with unmanned underwater and aerial vehicles. General Dynamics said Tuesday it linked Bluefin Robotics-built UUVs and AeroVironment‘s Blackwing UAV to the AN/BYG-1 submarine control facility during the 2017 Advanced Naval Technology Exercise that took […] More

General Dynamics‘ mission systems business and the Institute for Defense Analyses have joined the non-profit mutual-benefit Wireless Innovation Forum that aims to advance the use of wireless communications and spectrum-sharing technologies. WInnForum said Thursday the two new members will work alongside radio manufacturers, acquisition authorities, service providers, standards bodies, regulatory agencies, operators and researchers in the group’s spectrum innovation efforts. […] More

Gregory Touhill, former federal chief information security officer, has joined the board of directors of cybersecurity software provider Bay Dynamics. Bay Dynamics said Tuesday Touhill will support the company’s efforts to implement a risk-based cybersecurity approach for commercial and government customers. He has served as president of Cyxtera Technologies‘ federal business group since July. Touhill became the first-ever […] More

Robert Wren, a former chief information officer of the U.S. Army‘s medical department and a General Dynamics information technology business sub-unit, has joined MetroStar Systems as director of IT transformation and enterprise architecture. MetroStar said Tuesday the enterprise IT and healthcare technology professional will lead company efforts to address the innovation needs of commercial and federal healthcare customers. […] More

Michael Bruce, director at General Dynamics’ mission systems business, and Ella Schiralli, federal government markets manager at 3M, have been named to the board of directors of the Secure Identity & Biometrics Association. Michael Dougherty, CEO of SIBA, said in a statement released Wednesday Bruce and Schiralli will provide insights to the board in an […] More

John Mancuso, former director of business development at Sciolex, has joined PAR Technology subsidiary PAR Government Systems Corp. as senior director of business development for mission systems. Mancuso will report to PGSC President Matt Cicchinelli and be responsible for business development initiatives in the unit’s core and adjacent market areas, PAR said Wednesday. “John’s experience qualifying and capturing opportunities in […] More