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Raytheon Develops Satellite Data Processing System Prototype

Raytheon has developed a prototype ground-based system designed to collect and process space surveillance data for disaster and threat response applications. The companyÂ said FridayÂ it designed theÂ prototype system in an effort to helpÂ first responders and military troops obtain data from the Space Based Infrared SystemÂ as part of theÂ U.S. Air Force‘sÂ Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Mission Data […] More

by Nichols Martin April 23, 2018, 9:05 am
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DHS’ S&T Directorate, TSA to Discuss Partnership Opportunities at Joint Industry Day

The Department of Homeland Security‘s Science and Technology Directorate and Transportation Security Administration plan to host a joint event on May 4 in Menlo Park, California. DHS said Friday the Homeland Security Industry Day aims to inform technology startups of the department’s current operational requirements and identify opportunities for collaboration with companies to address transportation […] More

by Joanna Crews April 23, 2018, 7:15 am
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AeroVironment Gets Army Contract Modification for Aerial Missile System Equipment

AeroVironmentÂ has received aÂ $44.6 million contract modification from theÂ U.S. ArmyÂ to provide hardware and parts forÂ Block 10C Switchblade miniature aerial missile systems. The company will supply equipment forÂ inert training vehicles and all up rounds, multi pack launchers and modular battery payloads, the Defense DepartmentÂ said Friday. DoD noted the service branch will use fiscal 2017 missile procurement appropriations […] More

by Nichols Martin April 23, 2018, 2:18 am
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Navy Selects L3 to Provide New Data Link for 3 Future Littoral Combat Ships

L3 Technologies has been selected to produce a new communications data-link system for three future U.S. Navy Littoral Combat ShipsÂ to receive imagery from multiple aircraft platforms simultaneously, Defense News reported Friday. The report said L3 will provide Maritime Surface TerminalsÂ for installation aboard theÂ Independence-class Mobile and Savannah vessels and the Freedom-class Marinette ship. John Van Brabant, […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman April 23, 2018, 2:11 am
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Lockheed, Rovsing Partner on Solar Array Simulator Test Project; Brad Holland Comments

Lockheed Martin andÂ Rovsing have partnered toÂ test the Denmark-based space engineering firm’s Solar Array SimulatorÂ as both companies aim to help address a demand forÂ new test equipment in the satellite industry. The Danish Business Authority approved the projectÂ in accordance with the country’s Guidelines for Industrial Co-Operation,Â LockheedÂ said Thursday. Brad Holland, senior manager for electronic ground support equipment testing […] More

by Monica Jackson April 20, 2018, 9:41 am
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Report: Lockheed Eyes Hybrid Aircraft Design as Bid for Japanâ€™s Stealth Fighter Program

Lockheed Martin plans to propose a hybrid of the companyâ€™s F-35 Lightning II and F-22 RaptorÂ jets to compete for Japanâ€™s potential $40 billion stealth fighter aircraft program, Reuters reported Friday. Sources told Reuters that Lockheed will formally offer its fighter jet design once it gets U.S. government approval to propose the aircraft for the East […] More

by Jane Edwards April 20, 2018, 7:35 am
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Navy Taps Boeing to Integrate Tactical Operational Flight Trainer Software Updates

Boeing has received an $18.8 million delivery order to integrateÂ Tactical Operational Flight Trainer sensor software updates toÂ U.S. NavyÂ F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft. The company will also identify requirements, install updated software, provide complementary spare parts and perform other related services under the delivery order, theÂ Defense DepartmentÂ said Thursday. Work will take place at locations in Texas, Missouri, […] More

by Nichols Martin April 20, 2018, 7:00 am
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ACT I Lands Spot on OASIS SB ‘On-Ramp’ Contract; Michael Niggel Comments

Advanced Concepts and Technologies International has secured a position on the second pool of the General Services Administration‘s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated ServicesÂ Small Business contract. ACT I CEO Michael Niggel said in a statementÂ published ThursdayÂ the company will offer financial management, accounting and audit services to the federal government through the OASIS SB on-ramp. Niggel […] More

by Nichols Martin April 20, 2018, 5:00 am
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SPA Gets CMMI Level 3 Appraisal; William Vantine Comments

Systems Planning and AnalysisÂ has received a Capability Maturity Model Integration level 3 rating from the CMMI Institute for the companyâ€™s approach to personnel augmentation services and research and development software. The CMMI maturity level 3 was granted after an independent appraiser evaluated SPAâ€™s more than 20 process areas across program management and technical competencies in […] More

by Jane Edwards April 20, 2018, 3:19 am
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Boeing Aims to Shorten Production Timeline for WGS Satellites; Rico Attanasio Comments

Boeing aims to accelerate its production of the 11th and 12th Wideband Global Satcom satellites as the U.S. military plans to enhance its space assets, SpaceNews reported Wednesday. The Chicago-based aerospace company will conduct the effort using the $600 million fund that Congress added into the Pentagonâ€™s 2018 budget. Rico Attanasio, director of Department of […] More

by Monica Jackson April 19, 2018, 9:30 am
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ICF Recognized in Forbes’ Best Management Consulting Firms List

ICF has been included in Forbes‘Â annual list of top companies by industry as determined through client and peer feedback. Forbes has counted ICF among the publication’s list of “America’s Best Management Consulting Firms,” the company said Wednesday. The publication collaborated with Statista to compile the list that includes over 200 companies. Management consulting firms were […] More

by Joanna Crews April 19, 2018, 9:15 am
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Lockheed-Tata JV Opens First India-Based Metal-to-Metal Bonding Facility

A joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems has opened the first metal-to-metal bonding facility at Adibatla, Hyderabad in India. Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures inaugurated the 4,700 square-meter facility that will support the complex aerostructures manufacturing requirements of Tata Advanced Systems and the Make in India initiative of the country, Lockheed said Wednesday. […] More

by Joanna Crews April 19, 2018, 9:11 am