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CACI Receives DIA Task Order for Enterprise Network Modernization Support; John Mengucci Quoted

CACI International will provide the Defense Intelligence Agency with enterprise network modernization support under the eight-year, single award Enterprise Communications Services task order. Work will be carried out in support of the DIA's office of the chief information officer to meet a variety of network infrastructure requirements, including system design, implementation, operation and maintenance, CACI said Tuesday.

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by Jerry Petersen January 17, 2024, 7:22 am
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Axellio Gets Patent for Network Intelligence Platform; Scott Aken Quoted

Axellio has secured a patent for its PacketXpress network intelligence platform. PacketXpress is a key component of the company's work with the U.S. Army in support of the service branch’s Garrison Defensive Cyberspace Operations Platform, Axellio said Tuesday.

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by Jane Edwards January 17, 2024, 7:19 am
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SAIC Selects J3 Consulting as Cloud Reseller to Back Treasury’s Cloud Adoption Efforts

Science Applications International Corp. has selected J3 Consulting to support the Department of the Treasury’s cloud adoption efforts by serving as the cloud reseller for the T-Cloud contract. T-Cloud is a potential seven-year, $1.3 billion single-source contract awarded to SAIC in June to help the Treasury use a flexible approach to using data in the cloud and move to a multicloud information technology environment, J3 Consulting said.

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by Jane Edwards January 16, 2024, 9:39 am
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Iridium Seeks to Enable Direct-to-Device Communication via Project Stardust; Matt Desch Quoted

Iridium Communications is developing a narrowband-internet of things non-terrestrial network service based on 3GPP 5G standards that would enable direct-to-device capabilities like 5G NTN messaging and emergency SOS on mobile. Iridium said Wednesday that the NB-NTN service, called Project Stardust, will be deployed on its existing constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites, which are already undergoing early-stage programming to accommodate the requirements of partner companies like smartphone makers, mobile network operators and chipmakers.

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by Jerry Petersen January 11, 2024, 10:34 am
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RTX, Air Force Demo GhostEye MR Sensor’s Air Defense Capability

RTX's Raytheon business, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, demonstrated the ability of its new GhostEye MR radar to support air defense operations during an extended exercise at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The Raytheon-built radar technology was integrated into the command and control element of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System, expanding the missile system's capabilities against cruise missile and drone threats, RTX said Wednesday.

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by Naomi Cooper January 11, 2024, 10:29 am
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Verizon Supports Army Garrison Hawaii With 5G Coverage Delivered via New Cell Tower

Verizon has started providing 5G connectivity to military personnel and their families at the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii's Helemano Military Reservation through a new cell tower. Marta Lacroix, associate vice president of network engineering at Verizon, said in a statement published Monday the company’s partnership with HMR seeks to improve the quality of life for military base personnel.

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by Jane Edwards January 10, 2024, 7:48 am
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Kepler’s Robert Conrad on How Optical Intersatellite Connectivity Could Support Warfighters

Robert Conrad, vice president of U.S. business development at Kepler Communications, told Breaking Defense in an interview published Monday that optical communications capabilities could help warfighters speed up the decision-making process to ensure national security by gaining access to remote sensing satellite data in near-real time.

Conrad will serve as a moderator of a panel discussion on optical space data relays and human spaceflight communications at the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Space Summit. Register here to attend this key event.

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by Jane Edwards January 9, 2024, 8:56 am
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Kratos-RGS Partnership to Help Satellite Operators Transition to Software-Defined Virtual Platforms; Brandon Gulla Quoted

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and Rancher Government Solutions will help customers field and scale virtual ground systems using the software-based OpenSpace Platform from Kratos under a strategic partnership.

Gulla will serve as one of the speakers at the Potomac Officers Club’s Workloads at the Tactical Edge Forum on Feb. 8. Register here to hear the RGS CTO’s insights as he joins a panel discussion on hyperconverged infrastructure.

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by Jane Edwards January 5, 2024, 10:00 am
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Knightscope Secures FedRAMP Authority to Operate for Security Robot & Communication System Offerings

Knightscope has received an authority to operate from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program for its autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication system offerings. The ATO designation positions Knightscope to be an approved provider for federal agencies on the FedRAMP Marketplace soon, the company said Wednesday.

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by Kacey Roberts January 4, 2024, 9:42 am
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DARPA Taps Aurora to Build Active Flow Control Aircraft Demonstrator

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, to commence the development of a full-scale aircraft that uses active flow control for flight control. Aurora will build and demonstrate the X-65 aircraft under the third phase of the Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors program, DARPA said Wednesday.

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by Naomi Cooper January 4, 2024, 9:12 am
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DIA Releases Solicitation for NeedipeDIA Broad Agency Announcement

The Defense Intelligence Agency is soliciting white papers through the NeedipeDIA broad agency announcement for possible innovative ideas from industry and academia to help address mission critical requirements. According to a SAM.gov notice for the follow-on solicitation, the agency is in need of capabilities that could assist in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations.

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by Christine Thropp January 2, 2024, 9:29 am
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Changeis Receives Contract to Enhance Data-Driven Decision-Making Within Administrative Office of the US Courts

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has awarded 8(a) certified, woman-owned small business Changeis a contract to assist the AO Space and Facilities Division by supporting the Performance Metrics Program. The management consulting and technology services provider said Thursday the contract covers the sustainment and enhancement of existing visualizations and dashboards used for judiciary operations and the development of new dashboards and various tools.

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by Jerry Petersen December 18, 2023, 10:26 am