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GDMS Secures NSA Certification for 1st TACLANE E-Series Ethernet Encryptor; Stephen Marker Quoted

The National Security Agency has granted certification to General Dynamics' mission systems division for its first TACLANE E-Series product designed to protect top-secret government information that passes through ethernet data networks. The TACLANE-ES10 (KG-185A) encryptor is a Layer 2 Ethernet Data Encryption Cryptographic Interoperability Specification-compliant platform that works to secure classified information in high-speed networks at data rates up to 10 Gigabits per second, GDMS said Thursday.

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October 27, 2023, 8:54 am
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Lockheed Taps Terran Orbital to Build 36 T2TL Beta Satellite Buses

Small satellite builder Terran Orbital has secured a contract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture 36 Beta satellite buses for the second tranche of the Space Development Agency's data communications transport layer. Terran Orbital said Tuesday it will deliver the satellite buses to Lockheed for payload integration with the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture's Tranche 2 Transport Layer Beta variant prototype constellation, which will form the foundation of the T2TL.

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October 26, 2023, 11:19 am
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FTI to Establish New Facility in Colorado to Boost Space, Defense Collaboration

Frontier Technology Inc. will establish its Operational Research Bridge for Innovation and Technology Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to facilitate secure collaboration and knowledge transfer in the space operations domain. FTI will invest $15 million in the construction of the new 46,000-square-foot secure facility and create 200 job opportunities in advanced visualization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science and software engineering, the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation announced Tuesday.

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October 26, 2023, 10:29 am
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Mitre Receives CMS Contract for Continued Operation of Health FFRDC

Mitre has secured a contract to continue to operate a federally funded research and development center for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services over the next five years. The CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare is the first FFRDC dedicated to strengthening the U.S. health care system and addressing the business, policy, technology and operational challenges affecting the health sector, Mitre said Tuesday.

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October 25, 2023, 12:16 pm
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Atom Computing Develops Quantum Computer With 1,225-Site Atomic Array

Atom Computing has developed a 1,225-site atomic array containing 1,180 qubits for its next-generation neutral atom quantum computer set to be released in 2024. The company said Tuesday it has become the first quantum system developer to cross the 1,000-qubit threshold in a universal, gate-based system, which is necessary to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing for solving large-scale problems.

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October 25, 2023, 10:14 am
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System High Lands GDIT Subcontract Under Air Force Security Services IDIQ; Rob Howe Quoted

System High, a portfolio company of Enlightenment Capital, will provide integrated security support services to the Department of the Air Force under a subcontract from General Dynamics' information technology business unit. The company said Monday it will help the DAF secure mission-critical activities related to national security as part of the $4.5 billion Air Force Security Support Services multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract issued in February 2021.

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October 24, 2023, 10:54 am
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Intel Unveils Expansion Plans for Semiconductor R&D Operations in Oregon

Intel has unveiled plans to expand its semiconductor research, development and production operations in Oregon as part of broader efforts to help restore and reinforce U.S. chip manufacturing leadership. The company said Monday it will upgrade its existing semiconductor technology development facilities at the Gordon Moore Park in Hillsboro, Oregon, to accommodate next-generation process technology and tools.

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October 24, 2023, 9:50 am
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CBP Requests Information on Cargo Directorate Application Development, O&M Support Requirement

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Information and Technology is seeking information on potential industry sources to provide application development and operations and maintenance services to the Cargo Systems Program Directorate. A notice posted Friday on SAM.gov states that CBP OIT seeks to award a five-year blanket purchase agreement to a single vendor to support CSPD programs and projects.

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October 23, 2023, 7:59 am
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Akiak-NikSoft Joint Venture Secures $100M DHA Technology Life Cycle Support Contract

A joint venture between Akiak Technology and NikSoft Systems has secured a $99.9 million contract from the Defense Health Agency to provide technology life cycle support services to the DHA Solution Delivery Division Technology Support Branch. Akiak NS will provide assessment, planning and implementation support to the SDD in areas such as digital transformation, system life cycle management and operations support, the Department of Defense said Thursday.

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October 23, 2023, 7:39 am
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Fortress Joins CISA-Backed Collaborative Initiative to Boost US Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Fortress Information Security has joined the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's public-private partnership initiative aimed at strengthening U.S. defenses against cyberattacks. The company said Monday it will share information on cyber risks to support the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative's efforts to develop and implement joint cybersecurity planning and cyber defense initiatives.

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October 20, 2023, 10:42 am
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Idemia to Support Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Work Under DOD Program; Patrick Clancey Quoted

The Department of Defense has authorized Idemia Identity and Security North America to provide training and job opportunities in engineering, information technology and other areas to transitioning U.S. military service members. Idemia said Thursday it will serve as an authorized organization under the Skillbridge Program and help U.S. military members find placement within the company based on their experience, availability and capacity to train during their final 180 days of active-duty service.

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October 20, 2023, 10:08 am
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Space Systems Command Requests Information on MicroGEO Deployment Support Services Requirement

Space Systems Command is seeking information on a new program to develop and deploy small, highly maneuverable broadband satellites to geostationary orbit to provide space-based communications support to the Department of Defense. SSC's Commercial Satellite Communications Office is looking for potential industry sources to support the launch and maintenance efforts for a constellation of microsatellites operating in the GEO arc, according to a notice posted Wednesday on SAM.gov.

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October 19, 2023, 7:59 am