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Keysight SVP, CTO Jay Alexander Joins NIST’s Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology

Jay Alexander, senior vice president and chief technology officer atÂ Keysight Technologies, has joined an advisory group thatÂ reviews and recommends general policy for theÂ National Institute of Standards and Technology. KeysightÂ said Tuesday Alexander will serve a three-year term on NIST’s Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. â€œThe opportunity to be part of the discussions surrounding advanced technologies such […] More

by Nichols Martin June 7, 2018, 10:48 am
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Australian Aerospace, Defense Technology Company Expands to Alabama

An Australian company that serves the aerospace and defense markets is set to establish its flagship U.S. facility in Huntsville, Ala. Electro Optic Systems is currently in the process of installing the production facility at 2865 Wall Triana Highway, the local government of Huntsville said Wednesday. Phil Coker, president of EOS’ U.S. arm, said the […] More

by Joanna Crews June 7, 2018, 10:37 am
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CTC to Support 2 Army Structural Tech R&D Projects; Ed Sheehan Comments

Concurrent Technologies Corp. has received two subcontracts to research and develop technologies for potential use in manufacturing tactical shelter systems and airborne platforms for the U.S. Army. The company said Wednesday it will collaborate with multiple universities to studyÂ engineered and strategic materials, additive manufacturing models and materials by design under a 12-month subaward from […] More

by Joanna Crews June 7, 2018, 10:13 am
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Chris Moran: Lockheed to Put $100M Into Venture Fund to Back Tech Startups

Lockheed Martin plans to move $100 million in funds saved through the tax reform law into its venture capital arm that invests in startups involved in the development of emerging technologies, Defense News reported Wednesday. â€œWeâ€™d love to go from â€” generically â€” about four investments per year, weâ€™d love to get to six or […] More

by Jane Edwards June 7, 2018, 9:45 am
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Accenture Federal Services’ Christine Bailey Honored With CFO of the Year Award

Christine Bailey, chief financial officer ofÂ Accenture‘s federal services subsidiary, has received the Northern Virginia Technology Council’sÂ CFO of the Year Award in the division/group category. The award recognizes her work in the greater Washington area’s technology sector. John Goodman, chief executive of Accenture Federal Services, said Bailey has provided expertise to help the company bring new […] More

by Joanna Crews June 7, 2018, 5:56 am
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Lockheed-Built F-35Bs Arrive at UK Military Air Base

FourÂ Lockheed Martin-builtÂ F-35B aircraft have arrived at the Royal Air Force Marham in the U.K. from the U.S. Marine Corps‘ facility inÂ Beaufort, S.C., two months ahead of schedule. U.K.’s Lightning Force aims to achieveÂ initial operational capability for theÂ short-takeoff-and-vertical-landingÂ jets by the end of 2018, LockheedÂ said Wednesday. The F35Bs are scheduled to undergo tests withÂ Queen Elizabeth-classÂ carriers later this […] More

by Nichols Martin June 7, 2018, 4:37 am
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Boeing Invests in Drone Flight Mgmt Software Developer Kittyhawk Through Ventures Arm

Boeing has invested in Kittyhawk to help the San Francisco-based startup advance the development of its mobile-based applications and enterprise software offerings that work to integrate and manage flight operations of unmanned aircraft systems through a single platform. Boeing said Wednesday its HorizonX Ventures joined Bonfire Ventures and Freestyle Capital in a seed funding round […] More

by Jane Edwards June 7, 2018, 3:21 am
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CenturyLink Designated as Quilt Coalition’s Internet Service Provider; David Young Comments

A nonprofit coalition of U.S. research and education networks has authorized CenturyLink to offer commercial internet services to the organizationâ€™s members under a two-year contract. CenturyLinkÂ said Wednesday it won a contract from Quilt after a competitive solicitation process for internet protocol transit providers. David Young, senior vice president of strategic government at CenturyLink, said the […] More

by Monica Jackson June 7, 2018, 3:20 am
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CACI to Provide NGA GEOINT Support Under Potential $920M IDIQ; Ken Asbury Comments

CACI International aims to help the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency create, validate, expand and integrate GEOINT data through a potential 10-year, $920 million contract awarded in late May. The company said Wednesday it will applyÂ itsÂ foundational geospatial data, cloud migration and automation expertise to support the agencyâ€™sÂ Janus GeographyÂ program. “Secure and timely access to relevant, anticipatory geospatial intelligence […] More

by Joanna Crews June 6, 2018, 12:23 pm
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Northrop Grumman Gets $153M Navy-FMS Modification for Japan E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

Northrop Grumman Systems‘ military aircraft business has received aÂ $153.2 million U.S. Navy-issued foreign military sales contract modificationÂ for oneÂ E-2D Advanced HawkeyeÂ aircraft to be delivered to Japan. The service branch obligates the entire modification amount upon awarding, theÂ Defense DepartmentÂ said Tuesday. The company will perform work at locations in Florida, New York, Indiana, California, Illinois, other U.S. areas […] More

by Nichols Martin June 6, 2018, 7:00 am
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BAE to Supply More Payload Tubes for Navy Virginia-Class Block V Submarines

BAE SystemsÂ has received a contract to produce eight payload tubes designed to help increase firepower on two of the U.S. Navyâ€™s Block V Virginia-class attack submarines. The companyÂ said TuesdayÂ it will supplyÂ Virginia Payload ModuleÂ tubes for integration intoÂ the SSN 804 and SSN 805Â underwater vessels under the contract from General Dynamics‘ Electric Boat subsidiary. Each VPM tube is […] More

by Monica Jackson June 6, 2018, 3:39 am
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Boeing Invests $100M in Online Learning, Scholarships for Workforce & Community Development

Boeing has commenced newÂ workforce development efforts valued at $100 million and funded by savings the company said it generated due to U.S. tax reform. The new programs are part of a $300 million planned investment in its employees, infrastructure and local communities and were derived from an online survey of overÂ 40,000 ideas from across the […] More

by Nichols Martin June 5, 2018, 12:37 pm