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Alion Science Lands Navy C4ISR Systems Training Support Contract
Alion Science and Technology has received a potential five-year, $41.4 million contract fromÂ the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific to support training for U.S. Navy tactical afloat shipboard, ashore and submarine systems. The company said ThursdayÂ it aims to support command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms installed on naval ships and at […] More
October 13, 2017, 3:23 am
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Lockheed Launches Modernization Flight Test on Army Tactical Missile System
Lockheed Martin has performed a modernization flight test on the U.S. Army‘s tactical missile system at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to evaluate the missile’s capacities. The company said ThursdayÂ the Army Tactical Missile System, which was launched using a soldier-manned High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launcher, flew nearly 87 miles and performed […] More
October 12, 2017, 11:01 am
in Industry News, News
AT&T, FirstNet Unveil Developer Program for Public Safety Innovation
The First Responder Network AuthorityÂ and AT&T have launched a developer program which aims to promote public safety-focused innovation and provide communications tools for first responders. AT&T said Wednesday that the program also aims to develop an application store wherein first responders can acquire products and services purpose-built for specific requirements. “This program will tap into […] More
October 12, 2017, 10:48 am
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Aerojet Rocketdyne-Built Engines for NASA Space Launch System Now Ready for Integration
Aerojet Rocketdyne has developed four engines that will support NASA‘s maiden flight for the Space Launch System. The company said Wednesday that the RS-25 engines are now ready to be integrated on the SLS rocket’s core stage in preparation for the Exploration Mission-1 mission. “These four EM-1 engines have …Â powered 21 shuttle flights with the […] More
October 12, 2017, 10:43 am
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Oshkosh Introduces Joint Light Tactical Vehicle with Missile, IED Resistance Upgrades
Oshkosh Defense has unveiled a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle which features a new missile upgrade and a capacity to endure attacks from ground-based improvised explosive devices, Task and Purpose reported Wednesday. The Oshkosh Defense JLTV was demonstrated at theÂ Association of the U.S. Armyâ€™s annual meeting in Washington to highlight the platform’s modularity and features. The […] More
October 12, 2017, 10:41 am
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Navy Taps General Dynamics for USS Washington Submarine Post-Delivery Support
General Dynamics‘ Electric Boat subsidiary has received a potential $20.6 million contract modificationÂ to help the U.S. Navy plan and execute post-delivery activities for the service branch’s latestÂ Virginia-class submarine. The Defense Department said WednesdayÂ Electric Boat will procure long-lead time materials needed to alter, maintain, repair and test USS Washington throughout the post-delivery work period. Huntington Ingalls […] More
October 12, 2017, 4:49 am
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GE Evaluates Turbine Engine Prototype for Army
General Electric‘s aviation operation unit has tested a turboshaft engine prototype built to aid the U.S. Army‘s Improved Turbine Engine Program. The company said Tuesday that the T901-GE-900 engine was tested throughout a six-month period to evaluate the system’s compliance with power requirements for the ITEP project and GE added that the engineÂ surpassed ITEP performance […] More
October 11, 2017, 9:22 am
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General Atomics Shifts MQ-1C UAS Production to Extended Range Variant
General Atomics‘ aeronautical systems business unit has transitioned the production line forÂ the MQ-1C Gray EagleÂ to an extended-range variant of theÂ unmanned aircraft system for the U.S. Army. The company said Tuesday it commenced developmental tests on the first four MQ-1C ER units and expects to begin follow-on operational test and evaluation activities in the spring of […] More
October 11, 2017, 4:26 am
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Raytheon to Build Imaging Payload for DigitalGlobe WorldView Legion Satellites
DigitalGlobe has chosen Raytheon as the payload provider for a constellation of next-generation satellites designed to capture Earth imagery. Raytheon said TuesdayÂ it will supply combined electronics, detectors and telescopes to Palo Alto, California-based satellite manufacturer Space Systems Loral, which serves as the space vehicle integrator of DigitalGlobe’s future WorldView Legion constellation. WorldView Legion’s payloadÂ will work […] More
October 11, 2017, 4:01 am
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Engility to Support DoD Technical Data, Network Security Efforts; Lynn Dugle Comments
Engility has won a potential five-year, $28 million contract to help the Defense Department‘s Damage Assessment Management Office and Joint Acquisition Protection and Exploitation Cell prevent foreign exploitation of key acquisition programs, technology networks and controlled technical information. The company said TuesdayÂ itÂ will also help counterintelligence, intelligence and law enforcement departments and agencies examine any data […] More
October 10, 2017, 11:50 am
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AeroVironment Updates Puma, Raven Small UAS Platforms
AeroVironment has begun to update its two small unmanned aircraft system offerings in an effort to increase the performance of both platforms in rugged and complex environments. The company said MondayÂ Puma AE and Raven upgrades will include durability enhancements and new digital data link security tools designed for radio electronic warfare and cyber operations. “In […] More
October 10, 2017, 8:20 am
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Boeing Taps Austest Laboratories to Help Assess Equipment for Australia’s Comms System
Boeing has selected Austest Laboratories to help evaluate the strength and durability of equipment used for Australia’s battlespace military communication system, Defence Connect reported Monday. Austest Laboratories will help assess the Project Currawong battlespace communication system designed to offer wideband voice, data and video services across wireless and wired infrastructure for deployed forces and land-based […] More
October 10, 2017, 7:33 am

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