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Intelligent Waves Partners With SpiderOak to Secure DOD Communications in Contested Areas

Technology integrator Intelligent Waves and software company SpiderOak have formed a partnership to meet the Department of Defense’s need to counter persistent adversarial threats to hinder terrestrial and satellite communications. The partnership will deliver a decentralized communication system that stays functional when traditional networks are disrupted or denied, Intelligent Waves said in a statement issued […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 26, 2024, 11:16 am
in Foreign Military Sales, News

State Department Approves Iraq’s $65M Vessel Maintenance, Repair Technical Support FMS Request

The Department of State has approved a potential $65 million foreign military sale of follow-on technical support for vessel maintenance and repair and related equipment to the Iraqi government. The services will be added to a previously approved FMS request, initially valued at $39 million, for ship repair, maintenance, sustainment and support services, among other […] More

by Kristen Smith September 26, 2024, 11:16 am
in News

CAE Defense & Security Opens New Training and Simulation Facility in Florida

CAE, a global provider of simulation technologies and training services, inaugurated its new training and simulation facility in Tampa, Florida. The company said Wednesday that the facility will serve as the headquarters of CAE USA, the U.S. division of CAE Defense & Security. Industry leaders, government officials and distinguished guests attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Marc […] More

by Aidan Daly September 26, 2024, 11:16 am
in Contract Awards, Cybersecurity, DHS, News

Accenture Federal Services Awarded $90M Contract to Support CISA

Accenture Federal Services has been awarded a contract from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to bolster the nation’s physical and cyberinfrastructure. Under the $90 million contract, Accenture Federal Services will enlist data analytics and vulnerability research to support the CISA’s Cybersecurity Division Vulnerability Management Insights Branch, the Arlington, Virginia-based company announced Wednesday. Ron Ash, CEO […] More

by Branson Brooks September 25, 2024, 11:36 am
in Executive Moves, News

Travis Knutson Promoted to Operations SVP of Combined EAC-OWT Organization

Travis Knutson has been promoted to senior vice president of operations at the combined Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies organization. In his new role, Knutson will promote operational excellence in the organization and ensure that customers will receive advanced communication solutions, EAC and OWT said. In a statement, the new SVP said EAC and […] More

by Derrick Henry September 25, 2024, 11:36 am
in Healthcare IT, News

Fearless, Deloitte Secure CDC Contract to Build Cloud-Based HIV Data Repository, Dashboard; Alka Bhave Quoted

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention has selected digital services integrator Fearless and professional services company Deloitte to enhance how the agency tracks, analyzes and gains insight from data to help prevent the spread of human immunodeficiency virus. Under a contract awarded by the NCHHSTP’s […] More

by Kristen Smith September 25, 2024, 11:36 am
in Cybersecurity, News

Booz Allen Pursues ‘One Battlespace’ Approach to Cyberthreats; Brad Medairy Quoted

Booz Allen Hamilton is taking a comprehensive view of the threat landscape and emerging technology platforms to counter cyberthreats across domains, missions and sectors through its “One Battlespace” approach. The company said Tuesday One Battlespace will enable it to address the trends that are likely to propel the cyber missions of customers, including the transformation […] More

by Jane Edwards September 25, 2024, 11:36 am
in Executive Moves, News

Former Elbit Systems of America Chief Raanan Horowitz Joins Parry Labs Board; John Parkes Quoted

Defense technology company Parry Labs has appointed Raanan Horowitz, former president and CEO of Elbit Systems of America, as a member of its board of directors. The expertise that Horowitz is bringing in “will be invaluable” in the company’s continuing efforts to support national security, John Parkes, co-founder and CEO of Parry Labs, said in […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 25, 2024, 11:35 am
in News, Space, Technology

Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Commercial Satcom Connectivity Terminal for AFRL’s Global Lightning

Northrop Grumman has completed a demonstration of its hybrid satellite communication terminal for an Air Force Research Laboratory program that aims to connect air and ground military platforms to commercial satcom. During the test, the hybrid satcom terminal delivered connectivity with two commercial networks: the Viasat Ka band service through the ViaSat-3 F1 satellite in […] More

by Elodie Collins September 25, 2024, 11:35 am
in Executive Moves, News

DCS Promotes Chris White to VP and Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Division Manager

DCS Corp. has elevated Chris White to the role of vice president and division manager of the modeling, simulation and analysis division within the company’s air and space technology sector. The professional services firm said Tuesday White most recently served as sensors and intelligence department manager, responsible for expanding DCS’s work with the Air Force Research Laboratory […] More

by Aidan Daly September 25, 2024, 11:35 am
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Saab Inc. to Build New Munitions Manufacturing Facility in Michigan

Saab Inc. plans to establish a new facility in the city of Grayling in Michigan, with groundbreaking set for the fourth quarter of 2024. Saab said Tuesday that the facility, its 10th in the U.S., will be dedicated to the production of munitions, with initial manufacturing set to begin by early 2026. Erik Smith, the […] More

by Jerry Petersen September 25, 2024, 11:35 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Forum Systems, Carahsoft Collaborate to Bring GenAI Products to Public Sector; Michael Adams Quoted

Forum Systems, a company specializing in generative artificial intelligence and application programming interface technologies, has partnered with IT capabilities provider Carahsoft Technology to bring scalable and secure GenAI services to the public sector. Carahsoft said Tuesday it will provide government agencies access to Forum Systems’ QuantumSim platform, QS SecureGPT and QS Contracts. QS SecureGPT works to allow […] More

by Miles Jamison September 25, 2024, 11:35 am