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HII Mission Technologies to Lead CHIPS and Science Act Microelectronics Project

The Mission Technologies division of HII has been selected to lead a microelectronics project under the CHIPS and Science Act. HII said Wednesday the project, awarded in partnership with the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub, under the Microelectronics Commons initiative, involves the development of the first broadband Digital Direct Waveform Synthesizer. The DDWS is a programmable device […] More

by Miles Jamison October 11, 2024, 11:45 am
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Anduril Bares Bolt VTOL Drone Family With Munition Variant for Marine Corps

Anduril Industries has launched Bolt, its new line of vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL, drones. The Bolt base configuration for the autonomous air vehicle, or AAV, is man-portable and offers capabilities for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as search and rescue, Anduril said Thursday. The AAV’s loitering munition kin, called Bolt-M, is designed […] More

by Arthur McMiler October 11, 2024, 11:44 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Ask Sage Secures IL5 Provisional Authorization From DISA

The Defense Information Systems Agency has granted Impact Level 5 provisional authorization to generative artificial intelligence platform Ask Sage. With the IL5 authorization, the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base can access the generative AI capability for various use cases, including those involving digital transformation, cybersecurity and complex data analysis, Ask Sage said […] More

by Kristen Smith October 11, 2024, 11:44 am
in Cybersecurity, News

Owl Cyber Defense Partners With Federal Resources Corp. to Enhance Cybersecurity Offerings for Government

Owl Cyber Defense has designated Federal Resources Corporation as a value-added reseller of its cybersecurity products in a bid to enhance its presence in the public sector market. In a statement Thursday, Owl Cyber said the agreement is crucial in its strategy to expand its network of strategic partners to better serve the growing number public sector […] More

by Kacey Roberts October 11, 2024, 11:44 am
in Contract Awards, News

HII Mission Technologies to Support Navy Training Systems Under $75M Contract; Andy Green Quoted

HII Mission Technologies has booked a $75 million systems engineering contract to support integrated training systems onboard U.S. Navy vessels aimed at boosting sailors’ combat readiness. Tasks under the contract include integrating live, virtual and constructive networks with combat systems to enable sailors’ training on shipboard weapons consoles, HII said. The contract also calls for […] More

by Arthur McMiler October 10, 2024, 11:47 am
in Executive Moves, News

C3 AI Appoints Retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten to Board of Directors

Artificial intelligence company C3 AI announced the appointment of retired U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten to its board of directors, effective immediately. The company said Thursday that Hyten, a former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will work alongside other board members to shape C3 AI’s strategic direction. Commenting on the appointment, […] More

by Aidan Daly October 10, 2024, 11:47 am
in Contract Awards, News

Aretum Secures TSA Financial Management Support Contract

Aretum will provide the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Safety Administration with financial management and program support services under a $38.2 million contract. In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, Aretum said the award was secured through its joint venture FMT. Commenting on the new contract, Jennifer Totman, Aretum’s executive vice president for the DHS sector, […] More

by Kristen Smith October 10, 2024, 11:46 am
in DOD, News

CAE Unveils Flight Training Simulator for Army’s Detection & Exploitation System

CAE, a technology company specializing in training and operational support, has launched a new full-flight simulator configured to mimic the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 in support of the U.S. Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program. The CAE 7000XR FFS was unveiled during a ceremony held at the CAE Dothan training center in Dothan, Alabama, […] More

by Miles Jamison October 10, 2024, 11:46 am
in DOD, News, Technology

Northrop Launches New M230LF Cannon With Dual-Feed Ammunition System

Northrop Grumman has unveiled the next-generation M230 Link Fed Bushmaster Chain Gun, designed to counter uncrewed aerial system threats and support ground engagements. The M230LF boasts a dual-feed system that allows gun operators to seamlessly switch between ammunition paths and address targets with different ammunition types, Northrop said Wednesday. The company recommended XM1211 proximity fuzed […] More

by Derrick Henry October 10, 2024, 11:46 am
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HawkEye 360 to Retire Pathfinder Satellites, Launch Cluster 11 for Expanded RF Capabilities

HawkEye 360 will decommission its Cluster 1 Pathfinder satellites in December, replacing them with Cluster 11, as it seeks to bolster its satellite constellation. The new satellites will operate in a mid-inclination orbit, enhancing coverage in high-demand equatorial regions and complementing Clusters 6, 8 and 9, the company said Wednesday. Cluster 11 will also feature an […] More

by Kacey Roberts October 10, 2024, 11:46 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News, Technology

Mitre Seeks to Help Agencies Train AI Foundation Models Using New Supercomputer

Mitre has announced a new computing capability designed to help federal agencies train and deploy artificial intelligence foundation models for use in supporting critical government missions, such as advancing cybersecurity, enhancing weather modeling and facilitating the delivery of benefits to citizens. The nonprofit organization said Wednesday the Mitre Federal AI Sandbox is a supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA […] More

by Jane Edwards October 10, 2024, 11:45 am
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Lockheed Martin Opens Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at Grand Prairie Site

Lockheed Martin‘s Missiles and Fire Control Production Operations team recently held the grand opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at the company’s site in Grand Prairie, Texas. The AMT Center aims to enhance the flexibility of factories and design approaches through the promotion of technology commonality and the acceleration of replication, Lockheed said Tuesday. […] More

by Jerry Petersen October 10, 2024, 11:45 am