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Latest Federal & Government Contracting Companies' News Coverage
ExecutiveBiz provides the latest news regarding Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) from the industry’s top players. This section is dedicated to providing news about technologies that are crucial to warfighters.
Scott Lee, cross-cutting priority co-lead for JADC2 at Mitre, said the U.S. needs a new command and control infrastructure to speed up decision-making processes across all domains and keep ahead of near-peer competitors. “We must shift from domain-centric to mission-centric effects, planning and execution. And that has to start with rethinking our C2 from the […] More
General Dynamics‘ mission systems business has showcased a new two-channel software-defined radio developed to deliver multiple levels of security and National Security Agency-certified encryption for ship voice and data communications. The new Badger radio can transmit information using high frequency, very high frequency, ultra-high frequency and satellite-enabled Mobile User Objective System signals, the company said […] More
Jim Taiclet, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin and a 2021 Wash100 Award winner, said the company plans to work with commercial technology and telecommunications sectors to improve the ability of legacy platforms, like the F-35 fighter jet, to process data and integrate new capabilities through open architecture, the Washington Business Journal reported Monday. Taiclet […] More
The Mobile Communications System Block 2 system for the U.S. Air Force’s Tactical Air Control Party has achieved initial operational capability after demonstrating its combat readiness for voice and video communications. The IOC declaration from Air Combat also underscored that TACP Mobile Communications System Block 2 program has enough required assets available needed to support […] More
The fourth Lockheed Martin-modernized satellite software increment was deployed by the U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center into operations to help allocate network and resources across the constellation. The Advanced Extremely High-Frequency mission planning element underwent a baseline update on June 25 to support mission re-planning and access by foreign allies, Los Angeles […] More
The U.S. Army has employed the Northrop Grumman-developed Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System to neutralize a surrogate missile threat in a contested electronic attack environment during a developmental flight test in New Mexico. Soldiers used IBCS with other military service radars to identify and track the cruise missile amid aerial and ground-based […] More
AeroVironment has secured a $22 million task order from U.S. Special Operations Command to provide beyond-line-of-sight intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services at an unspecified location. ISR support will be made through JUMP 20, a satellite-enabled medium unmanned aircraft system that is capable of flying for more than 14 hours at distances of around 115 miles, […] More
AeroVironment has unveiled a new ground-based platform designed to facilitate the command and control operations of unmanned aircraft systems. The company said Wednesday its Crysalis platform uses intuitive user experience to serve as a ground control system for AeroVironment-made UAS. Crysalis consists of hardware, software and antennas and features a modular build that allows for […] More
Todd Probert, president of National Security and Innovative Solutions (NSIS) for CACI International, has been recognized for his significant contributions to the federal sector and government contracting (GovCon) industry with a 2021 Wash100 Award for the first time in his illustrious federal career. Executive Mosaic would like to congratulate CACI and Todd Probert.
Kevin Phillips, chairman, president and CEO of ManTech International, has been awarded his fifth consecutive Wash100 Award for his efforts in driving company growth through acquisitions, securing major government contract awards and driving innovation in emerging technologies. “His commitment to the company and the government contracting community has earned Kevin a well deserved reputation of reliability and consistently solid growth,†said Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award.Â
Cubic Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Veritas Capital, under which Veritas and Evergreen Coast Capital, an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management, will acquire Cubic for $70.00 per share in cash. The all-cash transaction is worth approximately $2.8 billion, including the assumption of debt.
Cambridge has received a two-year, $11.7M U.S. Navy task order to help Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic define technical requirements for military control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.
