The State Department has approved France’s request to procure $203 million in Lockheed Martin-built Hellfire missiles along with related equipment and support services under a government-to-government transaction. The possible foreign military sale includes 1,515 of the missile system’s AGM-114R2 variant and the French government aims to build its capacity to defend against national security threats […] More

Aerospace and defense leaders are indispensable in bolstering national security and safeguarding the well-being of United States citizens. They are at the forefront of supplying cutting-edge equipment, advanced weaponry, and sophisticated systems to maintain aerial supremacy and assert dominance in the face of imminent threats. Their unwavering commitment to innovation and expertise empowers the nation’s […] More

Ingalls Information Security has consolidated its professional services and government programs divisions into a new business department that offers consulting and risk management advisory services to government and commercial customers. The consulting department will provide expertise in cyber risk assessment, regulatory compliance, information security policy development, social engineering, security awareness training and penetration testing, the […] More

The State Department has approved a potential $105 million foreign military sale of equipment and services to the government of Romania to modernize 32 F-16 fighter jets procured from Norway. Lockheed Martin will serve as the principal contractor on the potential FMS deal that covers the provision of cryptographic devices, joint mission planning systems, night […] More

The State Department has approved a potential $293 million foreign military sale of Raytheon Missiles & Defense-made Small Diameter Bomb II and related equipment to the Norwegian government. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday the government of Norway requested to purchase up to 580 rounds of GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II from the U.S., […] More

General Motors’ defense-focused subsidiary has been chosen to prototype an energy storage unit as part of the Defense Innovation Unit’s Stable Tactical Expeditionary Electric Power initiative. Under the contract, GM Defense will work to create a system that delivers continuous and sustainable power for mission-critical equipment to meet the energy demands of the warfighter, the Washington, D.C.-headquartered company […] More

A group of 12 defense technology companies and venture capital firms provided the Department of Defense with four recommendations to reform acquisition, make revisions to specific planning, programming, budgeting and execution structures and address challenges to innovation. In a Friday letter to Defense Secretary and 2023 Wash100 awardee Lloyd Austin, the companies said they endorse […] More

Sequoia Capital made a seed investment in Mach Industries, a startup company specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles and other defense platforms that run on hydrogen fuel. The funding marks Sequoia’s entry into the hardware defense technology business, the venture capital firm said Thursday. Austin, Texas-based Mach Industries was founded by Ethan Thornton in 2022. It […] More

Software Bills of Materials, commonly referred to as SBOMs, have emerged in the last decade as a measure to ensure software security, transparency and integrity while protecting buyers from potential bugs and vulnerabilities. But how exactly are they being used to enhance cybersecurity across the Department of Defense? “SBOMs are critical from a software supply […] More

BAE Systems rolled out a new assured-positioning, navigation and timing device meant to replace the AN/PSN-13 Defense Advanced GPS Receiver. NavGuide features M-code military signal GPS, which is a major component of the Department of Defense’s digital modernization process, the company said Tuesday. The device was designed to integrate with existing DAGR mounted platforms during […] More

The State Department approved the government of France’s proposed $160 million procurement of sustainment items and services related to its Northrop Grumman-built E-2C Hawkeye aircraft. The foreign military sale covers software updates, technical and product assistance, logistics and program support as well as an Engine Component Improvement Program for the E-2C Hawkeye, the Defense Security […] More

Autonomous flight technology developer Merlin has added former defense officials Kyle Kremer and Preston Dunlap to its federal advisory board, a move that follows several recent company milestones. These appointments align with the organization’s efforts to drive Merlin Pilot, a dual-use integrated hardware and software product, further into the federal market, the Boston, Massachusetts-based organization said Friday. “Merlin is […] More