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BEI Precision Ships Motor Assembly for Raytheon Infrared Radiometer Payload
BEI Precision Systems and Space Company has delivered an encoder/motor assembly for an infrared imaging radiometer payload developed by Raytheon.
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Army Deploys Multi-Pack Launcher for AeroVironment ‘Switchblade’ Missiles
The U.S. Army has fielded a six-tube launcher that can fire AeroVironment-built missiles during forward-operating base defense missions, National Defense reported Tuesday. Brett Hush, vice president of tactical missile systems at AeroVironment, said that special operations forces as well as the Army and Marine Corps have been using the small weapons for over seven years.
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Aerospace Industry Vet Michael Farmer Joins Kellstrom Defense in VP Role
Michael Farmer, a more than 30-year veteran in the aviation and defense industries, has been named vice president of life extension products at El Segundo, Calif.-based firm Kellstrom Defense Aerospace.
Alion to Demo C3 Tech to Air Force in AFWERX Showcase Event
An Alion Science and Technology-built command, control and communications offering has been chosen by U.S. Air Force program AFWERX as a finalist in the FUSION Multi-Domain Operations Showcase, an event that displays technology and concepts of interest to the Air Force.
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Forcepoint’s Matt Moynahan on Data Protection, Cyber Experience Center
Forcepoint CEO Matt Moynahan told CRN in an interview published Monday that he thinks data protection is the “greatest underrepresented opportunity†in the field of cybersecurity.
CenturyLink Introduces Call Handling Service for Public Safety Providers
CenturyLink has unveiled an emergency call handling service that will allow public safety customers to transfer their call management offerings to the cloud.
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AT&T, IBM Forge Multiyear Strategic Alliance; Thaddeus Arroyo Quoted
IBM and AT&T announced a multi-year strategic alliance between the companies on Tuesday. AT&T Communications will use IBM’s expertise to modernize AT&T Business Solutions' internal software applications, enabling migrations to the IBM Cloud through the partnership.
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CACI Wins $645M EUCOM, AFRICOM IT Support Order; John Mengucci Quoted
CACI International announced on Tuesday it has received a potential five-year, $645 million task order under to provide end-user support and information technology services in support of U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and AFRICOM’s Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. The task order was awarded under the General Services Administration's Alliant 2 contract vehicle.
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Former NGA Director Robert Cardillo Appointed to Cesium Advisory Board
Cesium announced on Tuesday that Robert Cardillo, former director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and four-time Wash100 Award recipient, has joined the company’s advisory board.Â