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Navy Eyes Integrated Comms System for Unmanned Tanker Mission Control Station

The U.S. Navy seeks information on potential vendors that can develop an integrated communications system for a mission control station to support carrier and shore-based management of the service branch’s proposedÂ MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial tanker. A FedBizOpps noticeÂ published WednesdayÂ saysÂ the Navy’s Unmanned Carrier Aviation program office seeks an ICS platform that will work to transport voice […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 28, 2017, 10:34 am
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Engility Wins Navy Aircraft Systems Engineering Recompete; Lynn Dugle Comments

Engility has secured a potential five-year, $30 million contract from the U.S. Navy to help theÂ Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division update the service branch’s naval aircraft systems engineering methods. The company said TuesdayÂ it will support the Navy in efforts to modernize launch, recovery and visual landing equipment and maintainÂ aircraft deployed on NavyÂ ships and at […] More

by Joanna Crews November 28, 2017, 9:56 am
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Rockwell Collins to Supply Display Tech for Intl F-16 Training Programs

Lockheed Martin has selected Rockwell Collins to provide display systems forÂ F-16Â flight training programs of two international customers. Rockwell Collins said Monday it will supply custom configurations of the Griffin rear-projection dome equipped with an ingress and egress system, a projector and updated night vision goggle capacities for nighttime training missions. The company will also […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 28, 2017, 9:26 am
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BAE, Asco Form Advanced Manufacturing, Eurofighter Typhoon Partnership

BAE Systems and Asco Industries have agreed to partner across the areas of composite materials, additive layer manufacturing, advanced manufacturing and engineering. Both companies will also pursue potential airframe assembly and manufacturing work on Eurofighter Typhoon should Belgium pick the aircraft to replace its fleet of F-15 fighter jets, BAE said Nov. 21. BAE and […] More

by Jane Edwards November 28, 2017, 9:25 am
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Meopta, Saab Sign MoU to Produce Components for BAE Systems-Built Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Czech Republic-based optical specialist Meopta has inked a memorandum of understanding with Saab toÂ help produce components for the fire control system of BAE Systems‘ infantry fighting vehicle. Meopta will manufacture various components including line-of-sight technology for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, BAE Systems said Monday. BAE Systems’ team of Czech Republic-based suppliers currently includesÂ VOP CZ […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 28, 2017, 9:05 am
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Harris to Provide Satellite Data from NOAA Weather Satellite to Acquisition Consulting Firm

Ki Ho Military Acquisition Consulting has selected Harris to deliver a system that can provide real-time satellite data collected from the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellite. Harris said Monday the information generated by the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-16 satellite will aid launch decision making activities at Cape Canaveral in Florida. “We are […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 28, 2017, 8:57 am
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IAP Awarded Navy E-6B Logistics Support Extension

IAP Worldwide Services has received a one-year, $58.9 million option under a contract with theÂ U.S. Navy to provide logistics services for the service branch’sÂ E-6B command post and communications aircraft. TheÂ Defense Department said Monday the company will its extend logistics and maintenance support for the Boeing-built aircraft’s equipment, weapon systems,Â associated support facilities and supporting parties. […] More

by Nichols Martin November 28, 2017, 7:41 am
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CAE, Rockwell Collins Form LVC Training Partnership; Gene Colabatistto Comments

CAE has teamed up withÂ Rockwell CollinsÂ to build live, virtual, constructive integrated training platforms. The companies announced the partnership at the four-dayÂ Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference that kicked off Monday in Orlando, Florida, CAE said Monday. “Integrated live, virtual, constructive training is becoming more critical as defense forces look to cost-effectively maintain readiness and prepare […] More

by Jane Edwards November 28, 2017, 5:01 am
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American Systems to Support Defense Acquisition University’s Training Programs; Peter Smith Comments

American Systems has received a potential four-year, $27.4 million task order to support multiple training programs at theÂ Defense Acquisition University at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The company said Monday it will provide educational materials for DAU’s distance learning and continuous learning; facilitated instructor-led classroom learning; games and simulations; video-aided instruction; classroom- and online-based rapid deployment training; […] More

by Nichols Martin November 28, 2017, 4:45 am
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DSA Lands Spot on Potential $8B Army CBRNE Defense IDIQ; Fran Pierce Comments

Data Systems Analysts has won a spot on a potential 10-year, $8.27 billion multiple-award contract from the U.S. Army to support research and development of defense measures against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats. DSA said it will work to help the service branch develop CBRNE defense systems and equipment through theÂ Joint Enterprise Research, […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 28, 2017, 4:40 am
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Orbital ATK Gets $50M in Navy Anti-Radiation Missile Design Adaptation Orders

Orbital ATK‘s defense electronic systems unit has secured a pair of tasks orders worth up to $50.1 million to help the U.S. Navy produce design adaptations to currentÂ Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided MissileÂ subsystems and components. The Navy awarded both orders under a previously issued basic ordering agreement that covers engineering studies and logistics and test planning services […] More

by Joanna Crews November 28, 2017, 3:55 am
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Saalex Wins $87M IDIQ for Engineering Services to Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Saalex Solutions has won a potential $87.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide nearly 1.2 million direct labor hours of engineering support to theÂ Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. The Defense Department said Monday the company will help NAWCWD’sÂ research and engineering department develop, test, evaluate, produce and operate multiple weapons systems across the […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 28, 2017, 3:34 am