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Virginia Taps SAIC for Potential $272M Multisourcing IT Service Integration Support; Bob Genter Comments
Science Applications International Corp.Â has received a potential nine-year, $272 million contract from the Commonwealth of Virginia to help the state establish a marketplace of consolidated information technology platforms and services as part of a technology infrastructure modernization effort. The contract has a five-year base term worth approximately $165 million and four option years that could […] More
by Jane Edwards September 22, 2017, 5:25 am
in Industry News, News
Army Tests Updated Lockheed PAC-3 Missile Interceptor
The U.S. Army has completed the first-ever test of Lockheed Martin‘s updated PAC-3 missile interceptor from a remote launcher to assess the weapon system’s capacity to detect, track and intercept incoming threats. PAC-3 Missile Segment EnhancementÂ intercepted a tactical ballistic missile target during the missile defense flight test held at the Reagan Test Site in the […] More
by Scott Nicholas September 22, 2017, 5:00 am
in Industry News, News
DIA Picks Engility for Digital Forensics Support Contract
Engility has won a potential five-year, $16.5 million contract from theÂ Defense Intelligence Agency to provide audio and video forensics laboratory services. The Defense Department said Thursday Engility will help DIA’s National Media Exploitation Center to perform digital forensics and in-depth exploitation of multimedia files. Work will occur inÂ the National Capital Region through Sept. 20, 2022. […] More
by Ramona Adams September 22, 2017, 4:03 am
in Industry News, News
AM General to Provide Supplemental Humvees, Equipment for Afghan Defense Forces
AM General has secured a potential $45.9 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide 6,576 supplementalÂ M1151A1B1 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled VehiclesÂ to Afghanistan’s national defense security forces. The Defense Department said Thursday the company will also deliver an expanded capacity vehicle and capability expansion kits under the foreign military sales contract. AM General will perform […] More
by Scott Nicholas September 22, 2017, 4:02 am
in Industry News, News
Koniag to Help Update DISA ICT Systems
Koniag‘sÂ information security services business has secured a potential $16 million contract to help theÂ Defense Information Systems AgencyÂ update information and communication technology systems. Services KSS will provide under the five-year contract include program management, engineering and technology acquisition services, Koniag said Thursday. KSS will also assist DISA in efforts to address the agency’s requirements for procurement […] More
by Nichols Martin September 22, 2017, 3:47 am
in C4ISR News, News
Air Force Seeks White Papers for Multi-Domain Aerial Warfighting Network R&D
The U.S. Air Force has begun to seek white papers from industry for a potential $24.9 million program to research, develop, integrate and test novel technology platforms and techniques that work to provide agile data transmission and networking capabilities to aerial platforms. A FedBizOpps notice posted Tuesday says the solicitation for white papers is part […] More
by Jane Edwards September 22, 2017, 2:13 am
in Industry News, News
AAR Opens Military Equipment Repair Hub in Europe
AAR has partnered withÂ AvitechÂ to offer container and shelter repair services to U.S. military and NATO forces through a newly established facility in Europe. Jeff Jackson, vice president of business development at AAR’s mobility systems business, said in a statement published Thursday the company aims toÂ continue to provide support services for government customers worldwide. Jackson added […] More
by Nichols Martin September 22, 2017, 2:10 am
in Industry News, News
Humatics Closes Series A Financing for Commercialization of Microlocation System
HumaticsÂ has completed its Series A financing round withÂ $18 million raised to support efforts to market the company’s machine-powered microlocation system and analytics software. The Spatial Intelligence PlatformÂ is designed to augment human navigation, location and collaboration operations with autonomous systems, the company announced Tuesday. Mobility-focused venture capital firm Fontinalis Partners led the funding round, with investment […] More
by Nichols Martin September 21, 2017, 12:44 pm
in Industry News, News
Pennsylvania Taps Level 3 for Internet, Network Security Services
Level 3 Communications has received a five-year,Â $79 million contract from the government ofÂ Pennsylvania to deliverÂ backbone network, internet and managed network security services. The company said Wednesday the contract covers managed dedicated fiber, ethernet, virtual private local area networks, private line, multi-protocol label switching virtual private networks and wavelengths. Level 3 will also facilitate direct connections […] More
by Ramona Adams September 21, 2017, 11:23 am
in Industry News, News
Orbital ATK Launches Patriot Target Vehicle for Air Force Missile Defense Test
Orbital ATK has launched an intercept target vehicle for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center to help boost the readiness of the country’s Patriot air and missile defense system. The company said Thursday that the Patriot Target Vehicle was launched into the Reagan Test Site Kwajalein Island and was used as an […] More
by Scott Nicholas September 21, 2017, 10:14 am
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Iridium Preps 3rd NEXT Satellite Batch for October Launch; Matt Desch Comments
Iridium Comxmunications has rescheduled to Oct. 4 the launch of a third batch of 10Â NEXTÂ communications satellitesÂ from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, aboard a SpaceX-built Falcon 9 rocket. The company said Wednesday it began pre-launch processing activities on the satellites and the Falcon 9 rocket stages and components. The third Irdium NEXT launch was originally slated […] More
by Ramona Adams September 21, 2017, 9:05 am
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Orbital ATK’s Chris Long: Air Force Should Consider Space Combat Training
Chris Long, vice president of Orbital ATK‘s national security system segment, has said that the U.S. Air Force should consider training forces for space combat in case a war starts in space, Defense Systems said Wednesday. Long noted that the current space training is focused on the operation of satellites in orbit. Long and Lars […] More
by Ramona Adams September 21, 2017, 9:05 am

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