BAE Systems' FAST Labs was tapped by the Office of Naval Research to create Gallium Nitride-based monolithic microwave integrated circuit and module electronics as part of the Common-architecture Amplifier for Low-cost, Efficient, SWaP-Constrained Environments or COALESCE program.

Learn about other research and development efforts of the Department of Defense by joining the Potomac Officers Club's 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 31. Register here!

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Leidos has deployed a potable water dispenser to the International Space Station to help astronauts sustain quality water in space and support space exploration research efforts. The Exploration Potable Water Dispenser provides ISS crew members with potable-quality water for hydrating dry food and beverages and features an updated design for transmitting health and status telemetry data to assess system performance and allowing updates through ground commanding, Leidos said Tuesday.

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Greg Muhlner, vice president of public sector at Atom Computing and a member of Executive Mosaic's 4x24 Quantum Group, completed the Cuyamaca 100K Endurance Run in 15 hours on Saturday. The former Naval SEAL officer was among the 250 participants in the 100-kilometer ultramarathon race.

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Equus Compute Solutions and Ultrascale Digital Infrastructure have partnered to conduct research and development efforts aimed at advancing liquid cooling technology. The team will concentrate its efforts on the creation of micro data centers equipped with immersion cooling technology.

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For centuries, humanity has harbored a profound desire to venture into the vast expanse of space. In recent years, a number of space and mission companies have emerged, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of space exploration and developing new space technologies. These companies have been actively engaged in various initiatives, from conducting scientific research and […] More

Viasat will continue manufacturing VM300-M cards and delivering the shipboard application components to the U.S. Navy under a new modification that increased the value of the existing contract to $57.5 million. The first delivery order is for 79 VM300-M cards and associated operations and maintenance services.

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One of the key selling points for smartphones and other technological devices is the inclusion of 5G technology. Also known as fifth-generation mobile technology, 5G represents the latest advancement in global wireless networks, connecting people and machines.  Many consumers are willing to invest more in devices that offer this premium feature, and it’s evident that […] More

The top government contracts won by Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA–E) give emerging enterprises sufficient investment to develop innovative technologies for the United States’ energy needs. The agency handles a range of programs and contracts, triumphing in unique methods to generate, store, and use energy.   7 Top Government Contracts Won by Advanced Research Projects […] More

A space-based instrument Ball Aerospace manufactured for NASA has begun transmitting images meant to support air pollution research in North America. Ball said Thursday the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution system recently completed its first solar calibration scan mission, capturing major air pollutants like ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and formaldehyde. The Maxar Technologies-built commercial Intelsat IS-40e […] More

Listed as one of the Department of Defense’s 14 critical technology areas, hypersonics have become a top priority in national defense. The ongoing need for cutting-edge hypersonics technologies is reflected in the department’s $886.3 fiscal year 2024 budget request, which allocates significant funding to continue advancing U.S. progress in hypersonics through development and procurement as well as […] More

Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, has deployed Jupiter 3, a next-generation ultra-high-density satellite manufactured by Maxar Technologies, to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The Ka-band spacecraft, also known as EchoStar XXIV, was released from the launch vehicle three hours and twenty-eight minutes after lift-off from Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39A in […] More

Parry Labs, a subcontractor of ADS, has received a $38 million delivery order from the Defense Logistics Agency to produce an electronic warfare system meant to help the U.S. Army safeguard soldiers against bombs and electromagnetic threats. The Alexandria, Virginia-based defense technology company said Monday the expeditionary ultra broadband, man-portable jammer was designed to protect bomb […] More