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L3Harris Books $84M Air Force Contract for Radios, Comms Systems & Support Services

L3Harris Technologies will deliver radios and communications systems to the U.S. Air Force under a five-year, $83.5 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to support the Counter-Narcotics and Global Threats program. The Department of Defense said Friday the contractor will also provide equipment, parts and spares, maintenance and training support as well as engineering services to assist government […] More

by Christine Thropp September 18, 2023, 11:40 am
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Firefly Aerospace, Boeing Subsidiary Launch Tactically Responsive Space Mission for USSF

A Millennium Space Systems-built satellite took off Thursday aboard Firefly Aerospace‘s Alpha rocket from a launch pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as part of a Space Systems Command-led Tactically Responsive Space mission, called Victus Nox. The liftoff occurred 27 hours after the U.S. Space Force issued a launch order for the TacRS […] More

by Jane Edwards September 18, 2023, 11:39 am
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Mattermost Expands Industry Partnerships to Boost Microsoft, Atlassian Support; Barry Duplantis Quoted

Secure collaboration platform provider Mattermost has expanded its partner network to increase support for Microsoft and Atlassian tools and drive the adoption of artificial intelligence, DevSecOps and zero trust architecture across the Department of Defense and the federal government. SOS International partnered with Mattermost to serve as the primary interface for reviewing analysis results for […] More

by Naomi Cooper September 18, 2023, 11:39 am
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Parsons Secures $150M Contract to Enhance Southern Nevada Water Authority Infrastructure

Parsons has secured a seven-year, $150 million contract to provide program and construction management services for the Southern Nevada Water Authority. Under the contract, the company said Thursday it will deliver PM/CM services for major capital projects and project labor agreement services in support of SNWA’s 2020 Major Construction and Capital Plan. The projects include initiatives […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 18, 2023, 11:38 am
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Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis Named Strategic Adviser at Semperis

Chris Inglis, a distinguished U.S. military and government official and a previous Wash100 awardee, has been appointed to the strategic advisory board at identity system security services provider Semperis. Inglis had served as the first U.S. national cyber director, in which capacity he helped formulate the National Cybersecurity Strategy of the Biden administration, Semperis said. […] More

by Naomi Cooper September 18, 2023, 11:38 am
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SpaceX Conducts Engine Tests for Artemis Mission Landing System

SpaceX has completed a set of tests for a company-built engine intended to power the landing platform for NASA’s Artemis III and Artemis IV lunar missions. The spacecraft manufacturer said Thursday that it had conducted a Starship Human Landing System test last month that demonstrated the Raptor engine’s performance in extreme cold conditions. The test is […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 18, 2023, 11:37 am
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US Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship USS Marinette

The U.S. Navy has commissioned the USS Marinette, a Freedom-class littoral combat ship constructed by Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri’s Marinette Marine shipyard. The vessel, which was named after a city in Wisconsin, was delivered to the Navy in February and inaugurated on Saturday in Menominee, Michigan, DVIDS reported. The Marinette is the Navy’s 25th littoral […] More

by Jamie Bennet September 18, 2023, 11:37 am
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Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras Discusses Multi-Orbit Interoperability, Virtualization to Enhance Satellite Communications

Finding ways to combine the benefits of low-Earth orbit and geostationary orbit satellites to provide commercial users around the world with seamless services is one of the areas of opportunity in the satellite industry, said Dave Wajsgras, CEO of Intelsat. Intelsat is investing in virtualization and 5G and software-defined networks to meet the demand for […] More

by Jamie Bennet September 18, 2023, 9:43 am
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CACI’s Unity-Powered Cybersecurity Training Tool Receives Industry Recognition; Todd Probert Quoted

CACI International has received recognition for its City Block critical infrastructure cybersecurity training tool. City Block provides military and government users with a virtual reality simulation environment where they can practice defending industrial control systems and operational technology from cyber threats. The tool is powered by the Unity platform, which is used by developers to […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 15, 2023, 11:53 am
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Forescout to Advance Zero Trust Implementation Under DOD Comply-to-Connect Contract; Barry Mainz Quoted

Forescout will implement zero trust principles across the Department of Defense Information Network and deliver additional capabilities to improve the security of operational technology networks under the new Comply-to-Connect contract with DOD. The award marks the fourth year and fourth phase of DOD’s C2C program, which seeks to deliver enterprise capabilities to help manage cyber […] More

by Jane Edwards September 15, 2023, 11:51 am
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CBP Announces $100M Recompete Contract for Enterprise Network Architecture Services Support

The Customs and Border Protection plans to launch a full and open competition for a potential five-year, $100 million recompete contract to provide enterprise network architecture and engineering support services to the CBP Office of Information and Technology. ENAESS will modernize CBP’s information technology infrastructure to support mission-critical data communications and applications, implement emerging technologies […] More

by Naomi Cooper September 15, 2023, 11:50 am
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Northrop’s Triton Unmanned Aircraft Receives IOC Designation From Navy

The U.S. Navy has granted initial operating capability status to Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft. The IOC declaration comes three years after the MQ-4C Triton achieved early operational capability, the company said Thursday. The unmanned aircraft is designed for high-altitude and high-endurance maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. It has an operating altitude that […] More

by Jamie Bennet September 15, 2023, 11:38 am