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Latest Federal & Government Contracting Companies' News Coverage
a staff writer at Executive Mosaic, produces articles on the federal government's technology and business interests. The coverage of these articles include government contracting, cybersecurity, information technology, health care and national security.
NASA‘s Interior Exploration Using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, or InSight, exploration spacecraft has landed on Mars with the support of Northrop Grumman-made technologies. The company said Monday it built InSight’s cruise stage and instrument heat pipes, lander diaphragm tanks and solar array assembly at facilities in Maryland and California. Northrop also manufactured a […] More
Intel has used quantum materials to develop a logic device prototype as part of efforts to drive energy efficiency and increase performance of computing platforms. Researchers at Intel, Energy Department‘s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of California published a research paper about the magneto-electric spin-orbit technology in the journal “Nature,” the company said Monday. The device […] More
Hughes Network Systems has received an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract form the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services to provide managed network services to Oklahoma’s state agencies. The company said Monday it will support more than 130 state agencies and affiliated organizations to manage wide area networks with the HughesON suite, which includes high-throughput satellite connectivity […] More
Microsoft and credit card company Mastercard have partnered to help consumers secure their digital identities when they interact with service providers, businesses and the online community. Mastercard said Monday it expects the joint initiative to serve as the foundation for multiple services powered by Microsoft’s Azure platform and developed with government and industry partners. Both companies will […] More
PAE ISR has been selected to provide an unmanned aircraft system for a Department of Homeland Security program that seeks to demonstrate UAS and sensor technology platforms. DHS plans to test the company-built Resolute Eagle vehicle through the Robotic Aircraft Sensor Program–Borders as part of efforts to inform the department’s science and technology directorate and homeland security enterprise […] More
Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, said at the Reagan National Defense Forum that the company aims to offer full technology access to the U.S. military, Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. Smith added the technology firm wants to quell concerns by industry employees regarding the use of artificial intelligence in military activities. “We want Silicon Valley to […] More
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has tested portable systems from CACI and Lockheed Martin as part of a program that seeks to help small, dismounted units obtain situational awareness across multiple domains. CACI’s BIT Systems subsidiary and Lockheed’s missiles and fire control business have developed technologies for infantry squads to synchronize maneuvers and detect threats under the Squad […] More
Lockheed Martin has provided three-year, $300K grant to support the establishment of a second advanced manufacturing training center at Valencia College in Orlando. The company said Friday it made the investment as part of efforts to help grow the city’s pipeline of high-technology professionals. “With major contract wins over the past several years, we’ve been able to […] More
The U.S. Navy is seeking sources for the development of an amphibious surf-capable vehicle to address a potential requirement of the Naval Facilities Engineering Center’s Expeditionary Program Office. The service branch intends to support its range of military operations with amphibious vessels that would address the need for transition between waterborne and land activity, the […] More
Trey Theimer, vice president and account general manager for homeland security at Perspecta, has been appointed to the board of directors at the Homeland Security and Defense Business Council. She joins the board along with Brandon LaBonte, president and CEO of ArdentMC; and Martin Mackes, chief delivery officer of E3 Federal Solutions, the council said Thursday. All three appointees will serve […] More
Viqtory, a veteran-owned recruitment marketing company, has included DynCorp International for the 12th time in its list of Military Friendly Employers. DynCorp said Thursday it received the recognition for its efforts to hire, retain and promote retired service personnel and their spouses who seek employment in the civilian sector. “DynCorp International is committed to hiring military talent, knowing […] More
McLean, Va.-based Alion Science and Technology will support life cycle maintenance and modernization activities for U.S. Navy ships under a potential 18-month, $74M award from the Seaport-E contract vehicle. The company said Tuesday it will leverage an integrated class maintenance plan in a bid to streamline processes, boost productivity and meet expected service life goals. […] More
