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Elbit US Subsidiary Books $89M Air Force Contract for F-16 Heads-Up Display Replacement

Elbit Systems of America, operating as International Enterprises, has secured an $89 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to supply F-16 Block 40/42 wide-angle conventional heads-up display replacements. The Department of Defense said Friday the Elbit Systems subsidiary will replace the current diffractive optical holographic HUDs. Under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, which was awarded via sole […] More

by Miles Jamison September 23, 2024, 11:39 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Quality Data Key to AI Effectiveness, cBEYONData’s Bryan Eckle Says

Artificial intelligence systems can be beneficial to the organizations that use them if they are trained on high-quality data, according to Bryan Eckle, the chief technology officer of cBEYONData. High-quality data enables AI systems to deliver insights that can result in better decision-making and operational efficiency while outdated, inaccurate or non-compliant data can result in […] More

by Jerry Petersen September 20, 2024, 11:38 am
in Cybersecurity, DOD, News

KBR Books $230M DOD Contract for Information Systems Modernization

KBR has secured an approximately $230 million contract from the Department of Defense to support the information systems modernization initiative of the Naval Air Systems Command. The cost-plus-fixed-fee recompete contract was awarded using the DOD Information Analysis Center’s multiple-award contract vehicle, KBR said Wednesday KBR’s Logistics Information Technology,or LOG IT, team will work to enhance the […] More

by Miles Jamison September 20, 2024, 11:38 am
in News, Technology

Northrop Showcases MQ-4C Triton’s Ability to Operate in Extreme Arctic Conditions

Northrop Grumman has flown the MQ-4C Triton over the Arctic Ocean to test its ability to operate at high latitudes and in a harsh austere environment. During the five-hour test flight, the Triton navigated through the Arctic airspace using its advanced features, such as mission management computer and upgraded operational flight programs, Northrop said Thursday. […] More

by Derrick Henry September 20, 2024, 11:38 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News, Technology

Anduril Integrates AI-Powered Lattice Platform on Microsoft’s IVAS Army Headset; Palmer Luckey Quoted

Anduril Industries has integrated its Lattice platform into the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System headsets. The company said Thursday that it collaborated with Microsoft, which developed the IVAS, to provide soldiers with the capability to detect threats in the battlespace in real time. Lattice is an open software platform used in various industries and […] More

by Elodie Collins September 20, 2024, 11:37 am
in Contract Awards, News

Astranis to Integrate Military Communication Capability in New Omega Satellites Under SSC-SPACECOM Contract

Astranis has secured a $13.2 million contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and U.S. Space Command to incorporate military Ka-band frequency compatibility to the company’s new Omega satellites. Granted under the Strategic Funding Increase, or STRATFI, vehicle, the contract value includes a $3.3 million SSC contribution and other support from SpaceWERX and […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 20, 2024, 11:37 am
in News, Technology

Solicitation Issued for NAVAIR Digital Department Support Services IDIQ

The U.S. Navy has started soliciting proposals for a potential five-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide support services for Naval Air Systems Command’s Digital Department. According to a solicitation notice published Wednesday, the IDIQ contract’s scope includes digital transformation planning and execution; technology exploration, acceleration and integration; enterprise alignment; digital/information technology consultation; application portfolio management; systems […] More

by Jane Edwards September 20, 2024, 11:37 am
in News

Carahsoft Selected by Leidos as Distributor Partner for Army CHS-6 Contract; Mike McCalip Quoted

Carahsoft Technology announced being selected by Leidos as the distributor partner for its Common Hardware Systems 6th Generation contract with the U.S. Army to provide tactical and mission technology to federal government agencies and all U.S. military service branches. Mike McCalip, Carahsoft’s vice president for government programs and strategy, said in a press release Thursday, […] More

by Aidan Daly September 20, 2024, 11:36 am
in Awards, News

Akima Recognized as One of the Best Private Companies to Work For in 2024-25; Bill Monet Quoted

Akima has been recognized as one of the 2024-2025 top private companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report. As part of the U.S. News Best Companies Ratings, Akima was selected out of 248 private organizations across 18 industries and among the top of several categories, the Herndon, Virginia-based company said Thursday. Bill Monet, […] More

by Branson Brooks September 20, 2024, 11:36 am
in Awards, News

Intelligent Waves Named Veteran-Owned Business of the Year by NVC

Intelligent Waves was named a Veteran-Owned Business of the Year by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce in its 2024 Distinguished Service Awards event held on Sept. 17 at the Army Navy Country Club. IW said Wednesday it won under the large company category of the event, an awards competition held yearly by the NVC to honor […] More

by Miles Jamison September 20, 2024, 11:36 am
in Executive Moves, News

Special Aerospace Services Names Dan Dumbacher as Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer

Special Aerospace Services has appointed Dan Dumbacher, former American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics CEO, as its chief innovation and strategy officer. Dumbacher’s role at SAS includes leading strategic enhancements and innovations on product and service delivery, the Huntsville, Alabama-based company said Wednesday. In his over 30 years of industry experience, Dumbacher also previously served […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 19, 2024, 12:10 pm
in Contract Awards, DOD, News

L3Harris Awarded $142M Navy IDIQ for Submarine Photonics Mast Repair Services

The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies a $142 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for submarine photonics mast repair services and parts procurement support. Under the agreement, the company will provide depot-level repair, maintenance and upgrade support services for photonics mast variants and integrated submarine imaging system augmented systems, the Department of Defense said Tuesday. Work will […] More

by Derrick Henry September 19, 2024, 12:10 pm