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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory provided a preview of their novel off-board sensing station as part of the service branch's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. The XQ-67A sensing drone underwent high-speed taxi tests in preparation for flight trials that were originally set for the first half of fiscal year 2024.
Northrop Grumman has received a $28.9 million contract to help the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency develop tactical autonomy capabilities for multi-ship, beyond visual range defensive and offensive air combat missions. A notice posted on SAM.gov states that Northrop will build an AI air combat capability that could work with existing sensors, electronic warfare and weapons within dynamic and operationally representative environments.
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Anduril Industries introduced a new line of imaging and targeting sensors designed for autonomous air vehicles and other airborne combat applications. The company on Thursday launched its Iris family of sensors, which features its proprietary Computational Pixel Imager technology.
Douglas Munro has assumed the position of vice president and chief accounting officer at technology firm Mercury Systems, transitioning from the role of corporate controller. He succeeds Michelle McCarthy and will oversee accounting operations and financial reporting, Mercury said Thursday.
RB Consulting Inc., a Frederick, Maryland-based information technology and services company, has won a potential five-year, $35 million contract to provide a Defense Health Agency program management office with a range of support services. RBCI will conduct cybersecurity and risk management framework support, technology assessment and analysis and other services to help the DHA Integrated Clinical Systems PMO, the Department of Defense said Friday.
A lack of awareness in education institutions about what constitutes as a cybersecurity issue is one of the most impactful vulnerabilities affecting the sector, according to Tim Boltz, education market program executive at Carahsoft. Another issue affecting the education sector is the plurality of technologies meant to address specific security problems, resulting in "a disconnected mixture of security infrastructure" that makes regulation and management difficult, Boltz said in a column about the topics tackled at Carahsoft's annual EdTech Talks Summit.
RTX has secured a $75 million contract from the U.S. Army to produce and deliver interceptors designed to enable the U.S. military to neutralize enemy drones. The contract covers the provision of 600 Coyote 2C anti-drone interceptors to support the service branch's counter-unmanned aircraft systems mission, the Army said Friday.
Gregory Fortier was appointed senior vice president of the Army business group at Science Applications International Corp., where he previously worked as a VP for over two years. He joined SAIC as vice president of its fires, aviation and missile defense business portfolio.
AE Industrial Partners recently announced the transition of Chris Emerson from operating partner to senior partner. The private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security and industrial services also said Thursday that Emerson will head the new office in Washington, D.C., when it opens sometime in the third quarter of 2024.
Robert Johnson has been selected as president of Sedgwick’s public sector arm. He brings over 30 years of experience in the claims and managed care industry to the company, Sedgwick Government Solutions announced From Bethesda, Maryland on Wednesday.
Executive Mosaic is pleased to include Julian Setian, president and CEO of SOS International, in the 2024 class of Wash100 Award recipients for spearheading the aerospace, defense and government services integrator as it continuously works to meet customers' mission requirements. The 2024 win marks the third time that Setian was named among Executive Mosaic's annual list of 100 esteemed leaders in the government and government contracting landscape.
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