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  • CAE Unveils Flight Training Simulator for Army's Detection & Exploitation System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    CAE Unveils Flight Training Simulator for Army’s Detection & Exploitation System

    CAE, a technology company specializing in training and operational support, has launched a new full-flight simulator configured to mimic the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 in support of the U.S. Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program. The CAE 7000XR FFS was unveiled during a ceremony held at the CAE Dothan training center in Dothan, Alabama, […] More

  • Raytheon Conducts Barracuda Mine Neutralization System Tests at NSWC Carderock - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Raytheon Conducts Barracuda Mine Neutralization System Tests at NSWC Carderock

    Raytheon, an RTX business, completed a series of tests at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division to evaluate the capabilities of the Barracuda Mine Neutralization System as part of the U.S. Navy’s mine neutralization program. RTX said Monday a production representative test unit of the Barracuda went through controlled environmental tests to demonstrate its ability to […] More

  • State Department Clears India's $175M Purchase Request for Lightweight Torpedoes - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    State Department Clears India’s $175M Purchase Request for Lightweight Torpedoes

    The State Department has approved a purchase request from India for MK 54 MOD 0 Lightweight Torpedoes all up rounds and related non-major defense equipment worth approximately $175 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday the proposed foreign military sale involves the acquisition of 53 MK 54 MOD 0 Lightweight Torpedo all up rounds along […] More

  • American Systems Awarded Spot on $33B DTIC-IAC Contract for R&D Services; John Steckel Quoted - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    American Systems Awarded Spot on $33B DTIC-IAC Contract for R&D Services; John Steckel Quoted

    American Systems, an employee-owned company specializing in information engineering services, has secured a spot on a potential $33 billion multiple award contract to provide research and development services for the Defense Technical Information Services’ Information Analysis Center. The company said Monday the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, which runs through Sept. 29, 2027, aims to enhance technical expertise in 22 […] More

  • BAE Systems Secures $92M Navy Contract for Submarine Propulsors - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    BAE Systems Secures $92M Navy Contract for Submarine Propulsors

    BAE Systems has booked a $92 million contract from the U.S. Navy to continue producing propulsors for the Virginia-class submarine program. The London-based defense contractor said Thursday it will supply the Navy with four propulsor forward assemblies for the Virginia-class submarines. In addition, BAE Systems will supply the materials needed to build the propulsors. It will […] More

  • Textron Systems Team Completes RIPSAW M3 Prototypes for Army RCV Program - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Textron Systems Team Completes RIPSAW M3 Prototypes for Army RCV Program

    The U.S. Army has received two RIPSAW M3 prototype vehicles from Textron Systems, Howe & Howe and Teledyne FLIR Defense, collectively known as Team RIPSAW, as part of the Robotic Combat Vehicle Phase I: Platform Prototype program. Textron Inc. said Thursday the RIPSAW M3, delivered to the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, is designed to fulfill Army specifications while ensuring […] More

  • Raytheon Books DARPA Contract for Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Development - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Raytheon Books DARPA Contract for Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Development

    Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a three-year, two-phase contract from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency for ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor development. RTX said Wednesday the Raytheon Advanced Technology team will utilize diamond and aluminum nitride, which are materials with enhanced conductivity and thermal management properties, to develop current and future radar and communication systems. The UWBGS is […] More

  • Mattermost Unveils Enhanced Audio-Visual Capabilities for Air Force’s Command and Control Initiatives; Ian Tien Quoted - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Mattermost Unveils Enhanced Audio-Visual Capabilities for Air Force’s Command and Control Initiatives; Ian Tien Quoted

    Mattermost, a provider of collaboration and workflow tools for defense, security and intelligence teams, has introduced new audio teleconferencing and screen-sharing capabilities intended to support tactical command and control efforts for the U.S. Air Force Advanced Battle Management System. Mattermost said Wednesday the enhanced audio-visual capabilities are meant to enable the ABMS to securely and swiftly […] More

  • Aaron Betz Joins Advanced IT Concepts as Chief Growth Officer - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Aaron Betz Joins Advanced IT Concepts as Chief Growth Officer

    Aaron Betz, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, has been named chief growth officer of information technology and cyber services provider Advanced IT Concepts. Betz will lead the company’s business development and client relations efforts while leveraging his extensive experience in strategic growth to guide its expansion in the government and defense sectors, AITC […] More

  • Raquel Bono Named Chair of HJF Council of Directors - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Raquel Bono Named Chair of HJF Council of Directors

    Raquel Cruz Bono, a retired U.S. Navy vice admiral and a three-time Wash100 Award winner, has been appointed chair of the council of directors of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine. The HJF said Monday Bono is the current CEO and chief of surgical innovation at Medical iSight, a 3D imaging and guidance […] More

  • Boeing Books $600M Air Force Contract for JDAM Integration and Testing - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Boeing Books $600M Air Force Contract for JDAM Integration and Testing

    Boeing has been awarded a $600 million contract by the U.S. Air Force for Joint Direct Attack Munition and Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition testing and integration. The Department of Defense said Monday the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers JDAM and LJDAM technical services and support, aircraft and weapon system integration and sustainment. Under the contract, the aerospace […] More

  • Chelsea Stearns Promoted to Human Resources VP at Parry Labs - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Chelsea Stearns Promoted to Human Resources VP at Parry Labs

    Chelsea Stearns, a human capital management professional, has been promoted to the role of vice president of human resources at Parry Labs, according to her LinkedIn announcement Friday. Stearns joined the digital systems integrator in 2022 and served as HR director for two years before her promotion. In her previous role, she was responsible for enhancing Parry […] More