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  • Rancher Government Solutions, Sequoia to Enhance Software Supply Chain Security
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    Rancher Government Solutions, Sequoia to Enhance Software Supply Chain Security

    Rancher Government Solutions, a Kubernetes management provider, and Sequoia, a company offering DevSecOps and secure workload migration, have collaborated to bolster software supply chain security and deliver enhanced Kubernetes management and classified workload deployments to the Department of Defense, intelligence community and federal civilian agencies. RGS said Tuesday the strategic partnership merges Rancher Government Carbide, a zero-trust […] More

  • David Hiltz Named Director of Operations Analysis at Draper
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    David Hiltz Named Director of Operations Analysis at Draper

    David Hiltz has been named director of operations analysis at Draper, a move aligning with the company’s mission preparedness goals. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said Monday Hiltz will oversee Draper’s threat-informed analysis capabilities to enhance efforts to foresee the mission needs of customers. David Hiltz Career Achievements Hiltz brings 35 years of industry experience to his new role. […] More

  • Industry Input Sought for Air Force VADR Mini Requirement
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    Industry Input Sought for Air Force VADR Mini Requirement

    The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research regarding the Advanced Radar Threat System-Variant 3 Variable Aperture Digital Radar Mini program and has issued a request for information for the requirement. VADR Mini Program The purpose of the VADR Mini program is to develop a smaller version of the VADR closed-loop, ruggedized, surface to air […] More

  • L3Harris Launches Software to Control Multiple Autonomous Assets
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    L3Harris Launches Software to Control Multiple Autonomous Assets

    L3Harris Technologies has unveiled the Autonomous Multi-domain Operations Resiliency Platform for Heterogeneous Unmanned Swarms, or AMORPHOUS, a new software capable of operating multiple autonomous assets simultaneously. The open architecture software features an intuitive interface that allows defense customers to command and control uncrewed platforms, payloads and systems delivered by different manufacturers, L3Harris said Monday. AMORPHOUS […] More

  • SpiderOak Books AFRL Contract for CASR Control System
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    SpiderOak Books AFRL Contract for CASR Control System

    SpiderOak, a company specializing in zero-trust cybersecurity services for next-generation space and tactical edge operations, has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to boost the U.S. Space Force’s ability to seamlessly integrate commercial satellite networks during emergencies. The company said Thursday the project, supported by a Tactical Funding Increase contract, involves […] More

  • BigBear.ai Lands DOD Contract for AI-Driven Media Assessment Platform
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    BigBear.ai Lands DOD Contract for AI-Driven Media Assessment Platform

    BigBear.ai, an artificial intelligence-powered decision intelligence services provider, has booked a contract from the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to further develop its Virtual Anticipation Network, or VANE, prototype. The McLean, Virginia-based company said Saturday the contract aims to provide the CDAO and Office of the Secretary of Defense with enhanced capabilities […] More

  • EXPANSIA Says AI & ML to Benefit Air Force Aircraft Readiness
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    EXPANSIA Says AI & ML to Benefit Air Force Aircraft Readiness

    Many U.S. Air Force assets remain grounded due to supply chain and maintenance issues, a problem that can be addressed with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning, according to a thought leadership piece from service-disabled, veteran-owned small business EXPANSIA. Supply Chain Analysis Published Wednesday, the thought leadership piece said AI and ML can […] More

  • MITRE to Advance Navy-Compliant Autonomous Platform Development
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    MITRE to Advance Navy-Compliant Autonomous Platform Development

    MITRE has built a prototype that would allow industry partners to develop autonomous platforms that comply with the U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Maritime Autonomy Architecture, or UMAA, standard. The UMAA-compliant technology was created by combining commercial hardware with an open-source software package, MITRE said Wednesday. It would enable the industry to save time and money when […] More

  • Frank Calvelli Joins True Anomaly Board of Directors
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    Frank Calvelli Joins True Anomaly Board of Directors

    Frank Calvelli, a seasoned military, intelligence and space systems leader, has been selected as the newest member of the board of directors at True Anomaly. The Centennial, Colorado-based defense technology company said Wednesday Calvelli will lead True Anomaly’s efforts in enhancing its operations ensuring alignment with government and military missions. Who Is Frank Calvelli? Calvelli is […] More

  • Northrop Enhances Navy Airborne Navigation Capabilities With Upgraded GPS
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    Northrop Enhances Navy Airborne Navigation Capabilities With Upgraded GPS

    Northrop Grumman has started deploying the upgraded LN-251M Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System, or INS/GPS, to enhance the U.S. Navy’s airborne navigation capabilities. The LN-251M includes M-code, an encrypted military-grade signal with robust jam resistance for increased protection against adversarial threats, Northrop said Tuesday. The technology is the first M-code navigation system for naval aircraft. […] More

  • Samantha Moore Appointed VP for DOD Services at SMX
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    Samantha Moore Appointed VP for DOD Services at SMX

    Samantha Moore, a 19-year veteran of the industry, announced on LinkedIn Monday that she has been named vice president of DOD services at SMX. The new SMX executive will be responsible for delivering the company’s mission-critical services to the Department of Defense. She brings an extensive background in progressive operational and financial leadership within the field of […] More

  • Peraton Secures Recompete Contract for Investigative Services
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    Peraton Secures Recompete Contract for Investigative Services

    Peraton has been awarded a contract to provide investigative services for a critical federal government customer. Safeguarding the Nation with Investigative Services  The Herndon, Virginia-based company said Monday it is tasked with helping the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, or DCSA, conduct background investigations on government applicants and contractor personnel nationwide. The background checks are […] More