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  • RE2 to Develop Robotic 'Arms' for UUV Explosive Ordnance Disposal Ops - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    RE2 to Develop Robotic ‘Arms’ for UUV Explosive Ordnance Disposal Ops

    RE2 Robotics will build an Underwater Dexterous Manipulation System for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Applications for the Office of Naval Research under a $2.7 million contract. The company said Tuesday DMEA works as “manipulator arms” that provide unmanned underwater vehicles the functionality to dispose of waterborne improvised explosive devices. Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2, noted that the […] More

  • Autodesk, Livermore Lab Partner on Materials Design Research - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Autodesk, Livermore Lab Partner on Materials Design Research

    Autodesk and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have signed an 18-month cooperative research and development agreement to study the design of advanced materials using additive manufacturing, architected design and material modeling techniques. LLNL said Monday its researchers will use Autodesk’s design software to produce 3-D printed protective helmets as part of a test case aimed at improving design […] More

  • Intelsat Launches SSL-Built Intelsat 34 Satellite; Stephen Spengler Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Intelsat Launches SSL-Built Intelsat 34 Satellite; Stephen Spengler Comments

    Intelsat has launched its latest satellite aboard an Ariane 5 rocket to provide C- and Ku-band connectivity for direct-to-home, cable programming and broadband services. The company said Thursday the Intelsat 34 satellite will serve as the replacement to the Intelsat 805 and Galaxy 11 satellites in the company’s video distribution network for Latin America. California-based commercial satellite manufacturer SSL built Intelsat 34. “[We] look […] More

  • Defense One: General Atomics Conducts Drone Surveillance Missions for Pentagon - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Defense One: General Atomics Conducts Drone Surveillance Missions for Pentagon

    General Atomics has flown its Reaper and Predator drones to conduct surveillance operations on behalf of the government since April, Defense One reported Wednesday. Patrick Tucker writes that the company is among other drone manufacturers the Defense Department has hired to fly surveillance missions. The report said DoD’s move could also indicate potential plans to use civilian contractors for […] More

  • BAE to Continue O&M Support for AF Space Radar; DeEtte Gray Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    BAE to Continue O&M Support for AF Space Radar; DeEtte Gray Comments

    BAE Systems has received a $46 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force to continue its support for the operations and maintenance of the Solid State Phased Radar System through 2018. The company said Wednesday the modification adds another year to its 2006 contract and brings the estimated total deal value to $550 million. “Providing missile defense […] More

  • MarketsandMarkets: UCaaS Market to Hit $25B by 2020 - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    MarketsandMarkets: UCaaS Market to Hit $25B by 2020

    A new MarketsandMarkets report predicts that the market for unified-communications-as-a-service will grow at a 10.5-percent compound annual growth rate to reach a market value of $24.88 billion in 2020. The company said Monday the market is currently worth $15.12 billion, driven by the increasing use of communications solutions that integrate desktop, video, voice and messaging applications. According […] More

  • AECOM Adds Army Depot Logistics Support Task Order; Randy Wotring Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    AECOM Adds Army Depot Logistics Support Task Order; Randy Wotring Comments

    AECOM has received a potential $92 million task order under the General Services Administration‘s Logistics Worldwide schedule to perform depot maintenance support work at the Corpus Christi Army Depot in Texas. The company said Tuesday the task order has a one-year base period and two one-year option periods. “AECOM will provide all of the mechanics and specialties services needed for aircraft […] More

  • SES' US Arm to Link NOAA With O3b Satellite Tech for Weather Data Distribution - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SES’ US Arm to Link NOAA With O3b Satellite Tech for Weather Data Distribution

    SES Government Solutions will provide O3b Networks‘ satellite services and ground equipment to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency‘s National Weather Service Office in American Samoa under a one-year contract. The SES federal market subsidiary said Monday NOAA seeks to grow its coverage for the distribution of weather forecast information outside the continental U.S. and foster wider broadband connectivity. O3b’s “fiber in the […] More

  • TechNexus Names 13 Partners to Wearable Tech Accelerator Program With DHS - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    TechNexus Names 13 Partners to Wearable Tech Accelerator Program With DHS

    TechNexus has selected 13 companies as finalists in its EMERGE Accelerator Program for wearable technology with the Department of Homeland Security and the Center for Innovative Technology. The company said Aug. 10 the finalists will work with its corporate partners and DHS to explore mentorship opportunities, provide test beds for proof of concepts and build investor or channel partner relationships. […] More

  • BAE to Train UK Military on Falcon Comm System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    BAE to Train UK Military on Falcon Comm System

    BAE Systems will provide support and training on the Falcon secure communications system to U.K. military personnel over the next four and a half years under a $10 million contract with the U.K. defense ministry. The company said Monday the new contract follows the initial training program for the conversion of the U.K. army and air force’s […] More

  • CSC to Support DTRA's Counter-WMD Efforts - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    CSC to Support DTRA’s Counter-WMD Efforts

    Computer Sciences Corp. will provide support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency for efforts to address the threat of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives under a $10.3 million contract. The Defense Department said Friday CSC will contribute its technical expertise, operational proficiency, policy knowledge, assistance teams and services for collective training and process development. According to DoD, […] More

  • Sandia National Labs Explores Eye-Tracking Tech to Study Visual Cognition - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Sandia National Labs Explores Eye-Tracking Tech to Study Visual Cognition

    Sandia National Laboratories has teamed with San Diego-based small business EyeTracking on a cooperative research and development agreement to build tools that improve the interaction between intelligence analysts and visual information. Sandia said Thursday the partnership aims to develop technology that helps drive effectiveness and efficiency in analyzing images and extracting insights from large, diverse and […] More