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  • L-3 to Supply Electro-Optical IR Designators for General Atomics Predator XP UAS
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    L-3 to Supply Electro-Optical IR Designators for General Atomics Predator XP UAS

    General Atomics’ aeronautical systems unit has ordered electro-optical and infrared designator systems from L-3 Communications’ WESCAM division for installation on a General Atomics-built remotely piloted aircraft. General Atomics will integrate L-3’s MX-15D EO/IR designators onto the Predator XP RPA for an international military client, L-3 said Tuesday. The MX-15D features large-aperture, long focal-length optics and patented four-axis gimbal technology designed to support intelligence, surveillance and […] More

  • Dave Wajsgras: Raytheon ‘Progresses’ on Air Force GPS Satellite Ground Control System
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    Dave Wajsgras: Raytheon ‘Progresses’ on Air Force GPS Satellite Ground Control System

    Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon‘s intelligence, information and services business segment, has said the company will continue to collaborate with the U.S. Air Force to further develop a ground control system for GPS satellites, Reuters reported Tuesday. “We feel good about the progress we’ve made,” he told Reuters reporter Andrea Shalal at the Farnborough International Airshow. […] More

  • Matt Cicchinelli: PAR Technology to Support Air Force’s Radio Frequency Comms R&D Program
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    Matt Cicchinelli: PAR Technology to Support Air Force’s Radio Frequency Comms R&D Program

    A PAR Technology subsidiary has received a five-year, $5.1 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s information directorate to research, develop, test and evaluate radio frequency communications tools. PAR Technology said Tuesday its government systems business will work to help AFRL address RF technical requirements for military vehicles and weapon systems tests at the U.S. Air Force and other Defense Department components. Matt Cicchinelli, […] More

  • Raytheon’s Thomas Kennedy: DoD Eyes Next-Gen Tech Against ‘Peer Nation-Type Threats’
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    Raytheon’s Thomas Kennedy: DoD Eyes Next-Gen Tech Against ‘Peer Nation-Type Threats’

    Raytheon CEO Thomas Kennedy told Defense News in an interview published Monday the U.S.’ and other countries’ efforts to protect sovereignty and address concerns linked to what he called “peer nation-type threats” have spurred a change in the defense industry. “The Department of Defense is realizing we have to get to the next generation of […] More

  • Navy Selects TeraThink for Joint Staff ERP System Integration Contract; Paul Lombardi Comments
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    Navy Selects TeraThink for Joint Staff ERP System Integration Contract; Paul Lombardi Comments

    TeraThink has won a potential five-year, $29 million contract from the Naval Supply Systems Command to provide program management support for the Joint Staff’s enterprise business accountability system. The company will also perform systems integration for the Joint Staff’s invoice processing platform and governance, risk and compliance systems, explore options for cloud hosting, budget and issue funds […] More

  • VA to Procure Enterprise Cloud Services Through NIH NITAAC Contract Vehicle
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    VA to Procure Enterprise Cloud Services Through NIH NITAAC Contract Vehicle

    The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to acquire enterprise cloud computing services through a contract vehicle managed by the National Institutes of Health’s national information technology acquisition and assessment center. VA said in a FedBizOpps notice posted Friday the initiative is part of the department’s efforts to update its information technology infrastructure through migration of data to […] More

  • Lockheed to Expand Space Tech Processing Operations in Florida, Add Up to 300 Jobs
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    Lockheed to Expand Space Tech Processing Operations in Florida, Add Up to 300 Jobs

    Lockheed Martin expects to create as many as 300 jobs over the next four years through an expansion of the company’s spacecraft technology processing operations in Titusville, Florida. The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast said Tuesday that Lockheed will receive incentives from the state of Florida and the North Brevard Economic Development Zone program to help […] More

  • GSA Seeks Industry Ideas on Govt Mobile Security
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    GSA Seeks Industry Ideas on Govt Mobile Security

    The General Services Administration wants information from the wireless industry on technical offerings that can help address mobile security threats the government faces. In a FedBizOpps notice posted Thursday, GSA said it also seeks information on industry standards that can facilitate implementation of enterprise mobile security platforms. GSA urged companies to recommend strategies for agencies to assess and mitigate threats. Response submissions will […] More

  • Northrop, Triumph Enter High-Altitude UAS Production Agreement
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    Northrop, Triumph Enter High-Altitude UAS Production Agreement

    Northrop Grumman and Triumph Group have signed a memorandum of agreement at the Farnborough International Air Show in an effort to increase the production rate of high-altitude unmanned aircraft systems. The agreement calls for the two companies to collaborate on UAS delivery, knowledge transfer and program quality and affordability initiatives, Triumph said Tuesday. Dan Crowley, Triumph president and CEO, said the […] More

  • KEPRO to Help DoD Assess Military Healthcare Services; Joe Dougher Comments
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    KEPRO to Help DoD Assess Military Healthcare Services; Joe Dougher Comments

    KEPRO has received a contract from the Defense Department to conduct healthcare assessments for Military Health System beneficiaries under the Tricare program. As the Defense Health Agency‘s Tricare quality monitoring contractor, the company will integrate the direct and purchased care delivery systems and audit 54 military treatment facilities worldwide, KEPRO said Monday. “We will continue […] More

  • Mike Bruni Joins SC3 as Talent Acquisition Director
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    Mike Bruni Joins SC3 as Talent Acquisition Director

    Mike Bruni, a former talent acquisition executive at Booz Allen Hamilton and Leidos, has joined SC3 as its new director of talent acquisition and will manage and develop SC3 talent acquisition programs. Bruni has worked in talent acquisition, human resources, sourcing, government contracting and national security across his 18-year career, SC3 said Monday. He is the president of the Staffing Alliance of Virginia Employers […] More

  • Snezana Gebauer Appointed K2 Intelligence Executive Managing Director, US Business Investigations Practice Lead
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    Snezana Gebauer Appointed K2 Intelligence Executive Managing Director, US Business Investigations Practice Lead

    Snezana Gebauer, a former managing director at Kroll Associates, has been appointed as K2 Intelligence‘s executive managing director and head of the U.S. business investigations and intelligence practice. The investigative, compliance and cyber defense services firm said Tuesday the K2 Intelligence business investigations and intelligence practice works to guide clients through disputes in law enforcement, legal, financial, regulatory and technological areas. […] More