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L3 Books Multiple Free Space Optics Tech Supply Contracts From DoD, Other Clients

L3 Technologies has secured multiple contracts fromÂ Defense Department and space industry customersÂ to develop free space optics technologies designed to help protect signal integrity of high-bandwidth communication systems. The company said Tuesday its L3 Communication Systems-WestÂ business will carry out work under the FSO contracts. “Our focus on bringing innovation to the space and near-space domains reflects […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 22, 2017, 2:33 am
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Lockheed Subcontracts CAE USA for C-130J Weapons Systems Trainer Devt Support

CAEâ€™s U.S. subsidiary has received subcontracts to support Lockheed Martin in the design andÂ production of C-130J weapons systems trainers forÂ deployment to multiple U.S. air bases in 2020 and 2021. CAE USA will help build six C-130J WSTs for the U.S. Air Force and Air National GuardÂ through orders booked during CAE’s fiscal 2018 second quarter, […] More

by Joanna Crews November 21, 2017, 10:37 am
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BAE Rebrands Saudi Arabia-Based US Office to Bolster Local Industrial Partnerships

BAE Systems has rebranded itsÂ Saudi Arabia-based U.S. office in an effort to boost industrial partnerships within the region, Arab News reported Tuesday. The company’s former Land Services Arabia unit was renamed BAE Systems Saudi America to represent the organization’s delivery of in-country services and collaboration with customers and partners from Saudi. The report noted the […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 21, 2017, 10:06 am
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AWD Alliance Commences Sea Trials of Australia’s 2nd Hobart-Class Destroyer

A consortium of ASC, Navantia,Â Raytheonand Australia’s defense department has kicked off sea trials of aÂ secondÂ Air Warfare Destroyer ship built for the Australian navy. AWD Alliance said TuesdayÂ it will test the NUSHIP Brisbane ship’s maneuvering, control, navigation andÂ propulsion systems in the coming weeks. The group plans to demonstrate combat and communications systems of the Hobart-class destroyer […] More

by Nichols Martin November 21, 2017, 10:04 am
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Booz Allen-NVIDIA Team to Develop AI Training Program for Federal Employees

Booz Allen Hamilton will team up with NVIDIA to establish a hands-on training program designed to help federal employees hone their artificial intelligence skills, Nextgov reported Monday. The NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute and Booz Allen team aims to launch the program in early 2018 to help employees understand the basics of emerging technologies and create […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 21, 2017, 9:40 am
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Northrop to Help Operate Army Training Centers Under IDIQ Contract

Northrop GrummanÂ has been selected to compete for more than $500 million in task ordersÂ to support U.S. Army training centers nationwide under a multiple-award,Â indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The company said MondayÂ it aims to help the Army create simulation and gaming exercises in virtual and constructive environments through the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support contract. Work will also […] More

by Joanna Crews November 21, 2017, 9:38 am
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Lockheed Facilitates Talks on Australian Space Agency Establishment

Lockheed Martin hosted a forum in Canberra, Australia on Monday to discuss the Australian government’s plan to form a national space agency. The event titled “Securing Australia’s Space Industry Forum 2017” involved discussions onÂ key opportunities and challenges facing the establishment of an Australian space agency, Lockheed said Monday. “It is critical that Australian industry, government […] More

by Ramona Adams November 21, 2017, 9:27 am
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Leonardo Delivers 1st AW101 Helicopter to Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Leonardo has delivered the first of 16 all-weather search and rescue helicopters to Norway’s ministry of justice and public security. The company said Monday the AW101 helicopter deployed from the Leonardo facility in Yeovil on Friday to the Sola Air Base in Norway where it will undergo an operational test and evaluation phase prior to […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 21, 2017, 9:18 am
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Boeing Taps Germany-Based Supplier to Manufacture Parts for Global Chinook Helicopter Fleet

Boeing has awarded Aircraft Philipp Group GmbH a five-year contract to produce machine parts for the global H-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter fleet as part of the former’s Germany-based supplier base. Boeing said Friday it also launched a training workshop in May to familiarize members of the German industry with the company’s source selection and bid […] More

by Scott Nicholas November 21, 2017, 9:16 am
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Rockwell Collins to Build 4th E-2D Training System for Navy

TheÂ U.S. Navy has awarded Rockwell CollinsÂ a $34.5 million initial contract to provide a fourth tactics trainer for the military branch’sÂ E-2D Hawkeye Integrated Training Systems III program. Rockwell CollinsÂ said MondayÂ it aims to complete production of a new E-2D tactics trainer designed to support live, virtual and constructive training high-fidelity trainingÂ by August 2020. Nick Gibbs, vice president […] More

by Nichols Martin November 21, 2017, 8:23 am
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Navy Tests Northrop-Made Submarine Flank Array Sonar

The U.S. NavyÂ has tested an underwater acoustic technologyÂ Northrop GrummanÂ designed to help address the service branch’s flank array requirements for submarines as part of aÂ Work for Private Parties agreement. NorthropÂ said Nov. 14Â theÂ Advanced Flank ArrayÂ sonar works toÂ integrate with the service branch’sÂ Virginia-class fast attack and Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines. The company invested more than $3 million to […] More

by Joanna Crews November 21, 2017, 7:37 am
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Orbital ATK Backs Delta II Rocket Launch With Solid Rocket Motors, Payload Fairing

Orbital ATK supplied a composite fairing component and nine graphite epoxy motors â€“ GEM 40 â€“ for a United Launch Alliance-built Delta II rocket that took off Saturday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. TheÂ first Joint Polar Satellite System thatÂ NASAÂ and theÂ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration developed through a collaborative effort launched aboard the Delta […] More

by Jane Edwards November 21, 2017, 5:28 am