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The U.S. has fallen behind in the semiconductor industry and the federal government intends to change that. As of this year, just 12 percent of semiconductors — an extremely common technology that can be found in everything from cell phones to washing machines to surveillance equipment — are manufactured stateside. The remaining 85-plus percent of […] More
HII Chief Technology Officer Todd Borkey took on his first CTO role over 15 years ago, and has since gained a wealth of experience in defense and communications technology as well as in systems engineering and research and development. Prior to joining HII, he was CTO of Alion Science and Technology. In his current position, which […] More
The U.S. Air Force’s research arm and MZA Associates have concluded flight tests for a new low-power, sub-scale beam director designed for directed energy laser systems on airborne platforms. The Hybrid Aero-Effect Reducing Design with Realistic Optical Components team showcased the capability of MZA Associates-made beam director to mitigate optical and mechanical distortions encountered by laser beams […] More
CGI Federal has shown success in testing two partner-developed platforms within the Marine Corps Platform Integration Center systems at Blount Island Command. During the process, Microsoft Azure Orbital Cloud Access and Nokia Private 5G communications were incorporated into the CGI-managed MCPIC 2.0 systems, providing a look into future capabilities expected to enhance mission operations, CGI announced from its Fairfax, […] More
A Get SAT-built airborne terminal has received type approval from Inmarsat for use on the latter’s Global Xpress Ka-band network. Get SAT’s Milli SAT H LW GX is a portable satellite communications user terminal that comes with software and electronics and is designed to provide communications capabilities for military aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, Inmarsat […] More
CRDF Global has secured financing from the Canadian government to continue collaborative efforts, particularly in addressing North Korea’s use of weapons of mass destruction. The nonprofit cybersecurity group said Tuesday it will use the $1.9 million funding it received to support Global Affairs Canada’s Weapons Threat Reduction Program and help prevent North Korean cyber attacks against financial […] More
GlobalFoundries‘ advanced manufacturing facility in Malta, New York, has obtained accreditation from a Department of Defense organization to produce secure semiconductors for aerospace and defense applications. The Defense Microelectronics Activity Trusted Access Program Office has designated the manufacturing site as a Category 1A Trusted Supplier capable of facilitating the secure manufacturing of semiconductors for use […] More
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army will work on further advancing space-enabled defense systems to enhance Beyond Line of Sight connectivity under a cooperative research and development agreement. The aerospace and defense company said Tuesday its collaboration with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s aviation and missile center will focus on satellite communications for […] More
Maxar Technologies is exploring potential use of its Earth observation satellites for other applications, including providing high-resolution imagery of objects and activity in orbit to boost space domain awareness, DefenseNews reported Wednesday. Tony Frazier, executive vice president and general manager for public sector Earth intelligence at Maxar, said the company has begun collecting non-Earth imagery […] More
Northrop Grumman will proceed with factory acceptance testing of key components of the Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability program. The company said Tuesday it completed preliminary design review, critical design review and initial software demonstration in the 12 months since it was awarded the contract by the U.S. Space Force. In April 2022, Northrop selected Ansys […] More
Tetra Tech will provide the Environmental Protection Agency with technical support for cleanup efforts at abandoned uranium mines on Navajo land as part of a $65 million contact. The follow-on Response, Assessment and Evaluation Services contract was awarded to the consulting and engineering services firm to help address public health and environmental risks posed by […] More
Given the prevalence of electronic warfare and an industry-wide pivot from hardware to software, cloud-based applications are an increasingly crucial aspect of U.S. defense operations. Department of Defense Chief Information Officer John Sherman codified the Pentagon’s Software Modernization Implementation Plan in April, which places an emphasis on the creation of software factories, hubs for the rapid and unceasing […] More
