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UK Army Selects BAE-Led Team for Military Ground Vehicle Fleet Services

A BAE Systems-led industry team has won a potential $16 million contract to provide post-design services for three kinds of U.K. Army groundÂ vehicle. The British defense contractor will collaborate withÂ Hobson Industries and Penman MW EngineeringÂ to help ensure operational readiness of the Pinzgauer, Land Rover and Light TrailerÂ fleets, BAE said Wednesday. The team may also perform […] More

by Nichols Martin December 21, 2017, 9:57 am
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BAE Unit to Modernize Navy’s Anzio Guided Missile Cruiser

A business unit ofÂ BAE Systems has received a potential $53.1 million contract to modernize a Ticonderoga-classÂ guided missile cruiser of theÂ U.S. Navy at a shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia. The company said WednesdayÂ USS Anzio (CG 68) modernization efforts will run for six months and cover ship alterations, miscellaneous repairs and critical aluminum structures replacement. BAE’s Norfolk Ship […] More

by Joanna Crews December 21, 2017, 9:38 am
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BAE Forms Naval Power & Propulsion Tech Devt Alliance in Australia

BAE Systems has teamed up with original equipment manufacturers of power and propulsion systems toÂ establish a team that will aim to support Australia’s naval programs and shipbuilding efforts. P&P team members will work together to provide expertise and capacities for Australia’s defense industry as well as help address the country’s requirements for power and propulsion […] More

by Scott Nicholas December 21, 2017, 6:40 am
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Comtech Subsidiary to Provide Satellite Parts for Brazilian Military

Comtech Telecommunications‘ Florida-based subsidiary has received aÂ $1.5 million contract to provide satellite spare parts and support services for the Brazilian military. Comtech Systems will deliver services in support of a communications system being employed by the Brazilian military, Comtech said Wednesday. Fred Kornberg, president and CEO at Comtech Telecommunications, stated that the award stems from […] More

by Nichols Martin December 21, 2017, 3:57 am
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Alion Science-Led Team to Help Air Force Analyze Fleet Sustainability Challenges

A team led byÂ Alion Science and Technology has received a potential $40.9 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to help the service branch addressÂ life-limiting issues on the C-130, C-5, C-17 and F-15 aircraft fleets. The 58-month contract covers requirements evaluation, planning, logistics, engineering, testing, prototyping and data management support for the Air Force’s 409th […] More

by Ramona Adams December 21, 2017, 3:32 am
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SSL-Built Satellite Servicing Spacecraft Completes NASA Design Review; Richard White Comments

A spacecraft built by Maxar Technologiesâ€™Â SSLÂ businessÂ for NASAâ€™s in-orbit satellite servicing mission has concluded the agencyâ€™s mission preliminary design review. The completion of the mission PDR would advance the spacecraft to the Key Decision Point C phase to pave the way for the launch of the Restore-L mission in 2020, SSL said Wednesday. KDP-C is set […] More

by Jane Edwards December 21, 2017, 3:22 am
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Boeing, Nordam Group to Repair Navy F/A-18 Outer Wing Panels

The U.S. Navy has awarded a $49.1 million contract to Boeing and a $52.4 million contract to Nordam Group for repair work on outer wing panels of the service branch’s F/A-18 A-D series aircraft. The Defense Department said Wednesday the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support will obligate $25.8 million in fiscal 2018 working […] More

by Scott Nicholas December 21, 2017, 2:49 am
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General Dynamics Awards $468M Contract to Huntington Ingalls to Support Process Devt Work on Navy Submarines

Huntington Ingalls Industries has received a potential $468 million contract from General Dynamics to support integrated product and process development work on the U.S. Navy‘s fleet of Columbia-class submarines. HII said Tuesday it will help complete the design of the Navy Columbia-class submarines as well as provide component development, detail planning and technical support services. […] More

by Scott Nicholas December 20, 2017, 10:04 am
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Navy, Adelos Partner for Fiber Optic Sensor R&D

AdelosÂ and the U.S. Navy have signed a cooperative research and development agreement to develop fiber optic sensor technology for perimeter and border security applications. Both parties seeks toÂ explore new advanced materials designs, acoustic signal processing applications and target classification algorithms for theÂ Phosonic 3.0+Â sensor system,Â the company said Tuesday. Scott Colton, Adelos CEO, said the CRADA extends […] More

by Nichols Martin December 20, 2017, 9:44 am
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Unisys’ PV Puvvada: Federal Govt Moves Toward Comprehensive IT Modernization

PV Puvvada, president of Unisys‘ federal business, has said he observed the U.S. government moving toward a comprehensive approach to modernize federal information technology systems, Federal News Radio reported Monday. The Trump administration implemented initiatives to support federal IT modernization, including the enactment of theÂ Modernizing Government Technology Act; the release of the finalizedÂ IT Modernization Strategy; […] More

by Ramona Adams December 20, 2017, 9:41 am
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ICE Seeks Contractor Support for Immigration Enforcement Workforce Recruitment Efforts

The Immigration and Customs EnforcementÂ plans to enlist a private sector consultant to help the agency recruit almost 26,000 workers in the next several years, GovExec reported Monday. ICE sought informationÂ on potential industry sources of human resources and operational staffing services in an effort to addressÂ President Donald Trump’s requirements for the immigration enforcement workforce. The agency […] More

by Scott Nicholas December 20, 2017, 9:40 am
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DoD, LMI to Collaborate on $235M ‘SMART’ Scholarship Program

LMI has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Defense Department to support theÂ $235 millionÂ Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Scholarship for Service Program. The company said Wednesday it will helpÂ theÂ Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering carry out the program throughÂ support services worth $26 million over five years. â€œWe are […] More

by Nichols Martin December 20, 2017, 7:29 am