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SentinelOne Cybersecurity Offerings Get FedRAMP High Certification; Michael Loefflad Quoted

SentinelOne has obtained high-impact level authorization under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program for two artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity services. The company said Thursday the high certification for the Singularity Platform and Singularity Data Lake allows more U.S. federal agencies, particularly those subject to stricter compliance requirements, to secure their most sensitive and critical information assets. […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 13, 2024, 12:00 pm
in News, Technology

Anduril Expands AAV Offerings With Barracuda Product Line

Anduril Industries has added to its autonomous air vehicle portfolio the Barracuda AAV family optimized for on-demand and affordable production. The Barracuda variants, named Barracuda-100, Barracuda-250 and Barracuda-500, come in varying sizes, ranges and payload capacities, with upgradeable features to adapt to various warfighting missions, Anduril said Thursday. The Barracudas’ software-defined capabilities offer a target […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 13, 2024, 11:59 am
in Cybersecurity, News

Procentrix & ClearFocus Technologies Form Joint Venture to Improve Cybersecurity

Procentrix and ClearFocus Technologies have formed a joint venture to provide systems that improve cybersecurity throughout federal agencies. ClearPro Partners will aim to leverage decades of combined technological experience between ClearFocus Technologies and Procentrix to ignite and accelerate digital transformation, the Herndon, Virginia-based company announced Monday. Mike Hughes, president of Procentrix, said ClearPro’s stand-up resulted from […] More

by Branson Brooks September 13, 2024, 11:59 am
in Defense Security Cooperation, Foreign Military Sales, News

Israel Secures US Approval to Purchase Tank Trailers for $165M

The U.S. Department of State has cleared a proposed sale of heavy-duty tank trailers and related equipment to Israel. The potential arms deal will cost approximately $164.6 million with deliveries set to begin in 2027, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday. The upcoming purchase will be added to an original $40.1 million foreign military […] More

by Derrick Henry September 13, 2024, 11:59 am
in Contract Awards, News

Carahsoft, 2 Others to Provide Appian Products to Navy Under $145M ESI Contract

Carahsoft Technology, Groundswell and TD Synnex Public Sector have secured spots on a $145.9 million Department of Defense multiple-award contract to provide the U.S. Navy with Appian commercial off-the-shelf software, hardware and maintenance support. The three Appian partners were awarded five-year blanket purchase agreements through the DOD Enterprise Software Initiative, with task orders funded primarily […] More

by Kristen Smith September 12, 2024, 11:48 am
in News, Technology

Rise8’s Bryon Kroger: DOD Should Advance Continuous ATO for Rapid Software Delivery

Bryon Kroger, founder and CEO of Rise8, said adopting the continuous authority to operate process could help the Department of Defense accelerate the delivery of software updates to warfighters on the battlefield while ensuring the security and reliability of such capabilities, Air and Space Forces Magazine reported Monday. “Our ability to conduct future warfare will […] More

by Jane Edwards September 12, 2024, 11:48 am
in Contract Awards, DOD, News

Army Taps Anduril, Performance Drone Works to Supply Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril Industries and Performance Drone Works a $14.4 million supply contract under Tranche 1 of the service branch’s Company-Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System Directed Requirement, DVIDS reported Wednesday. The tailored logistics support 10-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract calls for SUAS deliveries of Anduril’s Ghost X and PDW’s C-100 drones. Both SUAS have […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 12, 2024, 11:48 am
in News, Technology

Viasat Demos Advance Connectivity System for Air Force

Viasat showcased an interoperable airborne communications system that enhances command, control and situational awareness during a U.S. Air Force event focused on improving operational readiness. During the Bamboo Eagle 24-3 exercise, the company said Wednesday it bridged incompatible networks using its C-130 Hercules Beyond Line-of-Sight hatch terminal and Move Out/Jump Off Next tactical gateway for the […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 12, 2024, 11:48 am
in Contract Awards, DOD, News, Technology

TechFlow Receives $95M Army Reserve OTA to Develop EV Charging & Microgrid Infrastructures; Rob Baum Quoted

TechFlow has received a $95 million contract from the U.S. Army Reserve to develop electric vehicle charging and microgrid infrastructures. Under the five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity other transaction agreement, TechFlow aims to implement comprehensive services, including site evaluations, review of existing master plans, iterative design and construction, throughout the Army Reserves’ more than 760 facilities, the information technology […] More

by Branson Brooks September 12, 2024, 11:47 am
in News

BlueHalo Expands Supply Chain and Manufacturing Investments to Support Space Force SCAR Program

BlueHalo, a global defense company, announced expanding its supply chain and manufacturing investments to support the U.S. Space Force Space Rapid Capabilities Office Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource program. In a press release Tuesday, Mary Clum, corporate executive vice president of BlueHalo, said, “BlueHalo is investing in innovation that is transforming our nation’s space communications capabilities, but […] More

by Aidan Daly September 12, 2024, 11:47 am
in Contract Awards, News

Sidus Space Books NASA Contract Extension for ASTRA Mission Support

Sidus Space will continue supporting NASA’s in-space autonomous systems payload mission under a follow-on contract with the Stennis Space Center. NASA said Wednesday Sidus Space will resume operation oversight of the latter’s LizzieSat-1 small satellite, which hosts the NASA Stennis-developed Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications technology demonstrator. Through the new agreement, the ASTRA payload will […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 12, 2024, 11:47 am
in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, News

Oracle, Rafael Partner to Provide Cloud-Based AI to US Military

Oracle and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems are extending their strategic partnership to provide the U.S. military access to cloud-based artificial intelligence services necessary for swift decision-making during mission-critical battle scenarios. The Austin, Texas-based information technology company said Tuesday it will utilize its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to provide the military access to Rafael’s IMILITE and FIRE WEAVER systems, […] More

by Miles Jamison September 12, 2024, 11:47 am