Jamie Bennet

BAE Systems has established a new program to enable its intelligence and security business to partner with companies and organizations working on emerging technologies for national security and mission readiness. Under the Mission Advantage technology partner program, participants will have access to mentorship and business growth consultancy, prospective customer opportunities, as well as BAE’s product […] More

Northrop Grumman will proceed with factory acceptance testing of key components of the Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability program. The company said Tuesday it completed preliminary design review, critical design review and initial software demonstration in the 12 months since it was awarded the contract by the U.S. Space Force. In April 2022, Northrop selected Ansys […] More

General Dynamics‘ information technology business subcontracted CAE‘s defense and security arm for $455 million to help carry out its flight training services work with the U.S. Army. CAE said Tuesday that it will supply full-flight simulators and operate new training devices as part of the 12-year, $1.7 billion Flight School Training Support Services contract awarded […] More

Eco Depot has changed its name to Echo Defense Projects Inc. in a bid to emphasize the government defense technology company’s focus on catering to border control as well as national defense and security requirements. The company said Friday it is exploring strategic initiatives, including the integration and acquisition of companies and technologies, to pursue […] More

Boeing broke ground on its future Advanced Coatings Center in St. Louis in line with its division’s multibillion-dollar Production System of the Future expansion plan. The 47,500 square-foot military aircraft production facility will be operated by Phantom Works, the research, development and prototyping entity of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, the company said Friday. Boeing […] More

BlueHalo is teaming up with the University of Maryland’s MATRIX Lab and UAS Research and Operations Center to develop and test unmanned aerial systems and long-range communication technologies. The collaborative effort aims to contribute innovations to national security, while cultivating UMD students into talents for the tech and defense industries, the company said. BlueHalo and […] More

The General Services Administration has added Ensco‘s MicroSearch human presence detection system to its Multiple Award Schedule program. The GSA schedule listing will expand Ensco’s access to government buyers looking to purchase contactless vehicle sensors such as MicroSearch, the company said Wednesday. The system is comprised of a computer, digital control box, cables and vehicle […] More

The innovation arm of the Department of Defense is inviting vendors to submit proposals for an initiative to convert existing military vehicles into unmanned tactical or transport systems. The commercial solutions opening is part of the Defense Innovation Unit’s Ground Expeditionary Autonomy Retrofit System project, the agency said. DOD is looking to modify its vehicles […] More