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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has conducted in-flight trials of its Smart Adaptive Flight Control Environment system in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. Using the SAFE system enables real-time changes to flight control behavior, allowing operators to do away with traditional adjustment or improvement processes in between flight tests, Lockheed Martin said […] More
Serco Inc. announced a re-compete contract award from the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. The $33 million, five-year contract with a 9-month base plus four one-year options will enable the continued delivery of psychological health outreach, the company said Thursday. Commenting on the contract, Serco Inc. CEO Tom Watson and 2024 Wash100 awardee, […] More
Hanwha Defense USA President and CEO Mike Smith said in a recent interview that while winning U.S. Navy shipbuilding contracts would be challenging for Philly Shipyard, the company — whose acquisition by Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean for $100 million is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 — would still be able […] More
The Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology, or OSD ManTech, has awarded Beacon a five-year follow-on contract to use its technology transition management platform. The Connex platform, whose capabilities include proposal management and evaluation, financial analysis, risk assessment and workforce capability tracking, aims to help OSD ManTech facilitate the production of enabling capabilities for the […] More
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
Northrop Grumman has unveiled the next-generation M230 Link Fed Bushmaster Chain Gun, designed to counter uncrewed aerial system threats and support ground engagements. The M230LF boasts a dual-feed system that allows gun operators to seamlessly switch between ammunition paths and address targets with different ammunition types, Northrop said Wednesday. The company recommended XM1211 proximity fuzed […] More
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
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, 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 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
The Department of the Air Force has issued a solicitation for the follow-on Strategic Transformation Support multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at up to $3.75 billion. The IDIQ will provide advisory, assistance and professional services support for the management of enterprise-level, strategic transformation initiatives at the DAF, Department of Defense and federal agencies, according to the […] More
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
