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in Contract Awards, News

Raytheon Books DARPA Contract for Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Development

Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a three-year, two-phase contract from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency for ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor development. RTX said Wednesday the Raytheon Advanced Technology team will utilize diamond and aluminum nitride, which are materials with enhanced conductivity and thermal management properties, to develop current and future radar and communication systems. The UWBGS is […] More

by Miles Jamison October 3, 2024, 11:28 am
Ian Tien / Mattermost

in DOD, News

Mattermost Unveils Enhanced Audio-Visual Capabilities for Air Force’s Command and Control Initiatives; Ian Tien Quoted

Mattermost, a provider of collaboration and workflow tools for defense, security and intelligence teams, has introduced new audio teleconferencing and screen-sharing capabilities intended to support tactical command and control efforts for the U.S. Air Force Advanced Battle Management System. Mattermost said Wednesday the enhanced audio-visual capabilities are meant to enable the ABMS to securely and swiftly […] More

by Miles Jamison October 3, 2024, 11:28 am
Robert Conrad / Kepler Communications US

in News, Technology

Kepler Partners With NASA Under Space Agreement for Communication Services; Robert Conrad Quoted

Kepler Communications US, a subsidiary of Kepler Communications, is collaborating with NASA to share meaningful examples of fundamental NASA mission use cases. Through the Space Act Agreement under NASA’s Communications Services Project, Kepler will provide the agency with insight into the company’s space data-relay technologies, the satellite communications company announced Thursday. Robert Conrad, vice president of business […] More

by Branson Brooks October 3, 2024, 11:28 am
Grant Hagen / HII

in News, Technology

New HII Aerospace Tech Lab Opens to Support ISS, DOD Needs; Grant Hagen Quoted

The mission technologies division of HII has inaugurated its new advanced materials and coatings lab in Willowbrook, Illinois, which is geared at enhancing aerospace technology support to International Space Station missions. HII said Wednesday that the new facility will also expand its specialty coating research and production capability to applications and solutions for the Department […] More

by Arthur McMiler October 3, 2024, 11:28 am
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in News, Space, Technology

Anduril, Apex Partner to Deliver Space Capabilities to US, International Customers

Anduril Industries and Apex are collaborating to accelerate the development and delivery of space systems to U.S. and international customers. The partnership will provide customers with enhanced capabilities, including space situational awareness, proliferated low Earth orbit systems and missile warning and tracking, Anduril said Tuesday. Under the collaborative effort, the two sides will combine their […] More

by Derrick Henry October 3, 2024, 11:28 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News

Mitre, Industry Team Up on AI Incident Sharing Initiative

Mitre has worked with more than a dozen companies on a new initiative that seeks to improve awareness of cyberthreats and defense of artificial intelligence-enabled systems through rapid and secure information sharing. The nonprofit organization said Wednesday the AI Incident Sharing initiative is part of the Secure AI project of Mitre’s Center for Threat-Informed Defense […] More

by Jane Edwards October 3, 2024, 11:28 am
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in Contract Awards, DOD, News

Lockheed Receives $3.3B in Navy Contracts for Trident II D5 Missile Work

Lockheed Martin has secured two U.S. Navy contracts worth approximately $3.3 billion combined to support work on the Trident II D5 missile program. Trident II D5 is a submarine-launched fleet ballistic missile currently aboard the U.S. Navy’s Ohio-class and U.K. navy’s Vanguard-class submarines. The Department of Defense said Monday the first award valued at about […] More

by Jane Edwards October 2, 2024, 11:38 am
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in Executive Moves, News

Aaron Betz Joins Advanced IT Concepts as Chief Growth Officer

Aaron Betz, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, has been named chief growth officer of information technology and cyber services provider Advanced IT Concepts. Betz will lead the company’s business development and client relations efforts while leveraging his extensive experience in strategic growth to guide its expansion in the government and defense sectors, AITC […] More

by Miles Jamison October 2, 2024, 11:38 am
David Mast / Precision Aviation Group

in M&A Activity, News

Precision Aviation Group Acquires Icon Aerospace and Tag Aero; David Mast Quoted

Aircraft components and services provider Precision Aviation Group has completed the acquisition of Icon Aerospace and Tag Aero. PAG, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, said Monday that the acquisition will expand its avionics and engine services. “Icon and Tag joining PAG significantly bolster our Avionics services and engines services businesses with incremental capabilities, […] More

by Elodie Collins October 2, 2024, 11:38 am
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Amentum Wins $280M Air Force Deal for Aviation Operations & Maintenance Support

Amentum has received a $279.8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide aviation operations and maintenance support within the Air Force Central Command area of responsibility. Amentum emerged as the contract winner following a competitive acquisition that attracted proposals from three other vendors, the Department of Defense said Monday. Work performance under the […] More

by Derrick Henry October 2, 2024, 11:38 am
Dave Wajsgras

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David Wajsgras Discusses Future of Intelsat Once SES Merger Completes

Intelsat CEO and past Wash100 award winner David Wajsgras said in a recent interview that the fate of his company’s brand once the merger with SES is completed is still being discussed by himself and SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh with input from “[inside] and outside people and groups.” Wajsgras told Via Satellite that losing the […] More

by Jerry Petersen October 2, 2024, 11:38 am
Mile Corrigan / Noblis

in Contract Awards, News, Technology

Noblis Tapped for $121M NASA Contract to Provide Aerospace R&D; Mile Corrigan Quoted

Noblis has been tapped for a $121 million contract to provide NASA with aerospace and technology research and development support. Under the NASA Academic Mission Services 2, or NAMS-2, contract led by Crown Consulting, Noblis aims to leverage its aerospace and digital acumen throughout NASA’s AMES Research Center, the Reston, Virginia-based company announced Tuesday. Mile Corrigan, […] More

by Branson Brooks October 2, 2024, 11:37 am