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  • Orion Books NOAA Contract for AI-Driven Data Processing - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Orion Books NOAA Contract for AI-Driven Data Processing

    Orion Space Solutions, an Arcfield subsidiary, has secured a contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, to provide services for its Advanced Access Methods for Earth Observations Digital Twin, or EO-DT, program. Arcfield said Thursday Orion will assess how NOAA can enhance access to large-scale data gathered by the agency from multiple satellite sources. […] More

  • SAIC, UMass Lowell Partner to Create Cyber Center - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SAIC, UMass Lowell Partner to Create Cyber Center

    SAIC and University of Massachusetts Lowell have partnered to establish a cyber center aimed at enhancing defense industrial base resilience and expanding the pool of cybersecurity professionals in the region. SAIC-UMass Lowell Partnership The company said Wednesday it will invest an initial $1.3 million in creating the UMass Lowell Cyber Center at the Lowell Innovation Network […] More

  • Kratos Taps ASRC Federal to Support Advanced Fire Control Demo Project - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Kratos Taps ASRC Federal to Support Advanced Fire Control Demo Project

    Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has selected ASRC Federal to help develop, build and operate the Space Development Agency’s Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure. Under the agreement, operational services and sustainment capabilities will be provided for the Demonstration Operations Center to support Kratos’ advanced fire control demonstration efforts, ASRC Federal said Thursday. Defense Against Advanced […] More

  • JMA Wireless Sets $75M Expansion for NY 5G Plant - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    JMA Wireless Sets $75M Expansion for NY 5G Plant

    JMA Wireless will spend over $75 million to expand and upgrade its 5G factory in Syracuse, New York, with about $44 million coming from federal funding under the CHIPS and Science Law. The investment will open a new production line for radio units that are compliant with the 5G open radio access network, or O-RAN, […] More

  • Marine Corps Taps Sikorsky to Test Flight Autonomy System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Marine Corps Taps Sikorsky to Test Flight Autonomy System

    Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky subsidiary, in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps, will showcase the advanced capabilities of its MATRIX flight autonomy system through a series of demonstrations in 2025. Using an optionally piloted Black Hawk helicopter, the team will test how the system can support the Aerial Logistics Connector program by resupplying and sustaining Marines in contested […] More

  • Archer Partners With Anduril to Develop Hybrid VTOL Aircraft; Raises $430M in Fresh Capital - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Archer Partners With Anduril to Develop Hybrid VTOL Aircraft; Raises $430M in Fresh Capital

    Archer Aviation announced forming a strategic partnership with Anduril Industries to jointly develop a hybrid-propulsion, vertical-take-off-and landing, or VTOL, aircraft and raising $430 million from an equity offering. In a press release Thursday, Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer, said, “The Archer team has deep expertise in the rapid design, engineering, and production of […] More

  • Kristin Cooke Joins AlphaSix as SVP of Growth - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Kristin Cooke Joins AlphaSix as SVP of Growth

    Kristin Cooke has joined AlphaSix as the company’s new senior vice president of growth. In her new role, Cooke will collaborate with AlphaSix’s technical and business teams to spearhead its long-term federal growth efforts, the federal IT and data services company told ExecutiveBiz Wednesday. Jeff Posey, CEO of AlphaSix, said, “Kristin’s expertise and leadership will be […] More

  • Nokia Introduces 5G Banshee Flex Radio for Battlefield Communication - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Nokia Introduces 5G Banshee Flex Radio for Battlefield Communication

    Nokia has introduced a new mobile broadband network to connect warfighters at the edge. The new 5G Banshee Flex Radio is designed to meet the communication demands of the modern battlefield, the Finnish company said Wednesday. Nokia Supports Military Communication The 5G Banshee Flex Radio is an expansion of Nokia’s tactical communication lineup, which includes […] More

  • SAIC's Jay Meil Says US AI Leadership Depends on Data Sharing, User Trust - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SAIC’s Jay Meil Says US AI Leadership Depends on Data Sharing, User Trust

    In order for the United States to maintain its leadership status in artificial intelligence, the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the national security community and the public in general must be empowered so they can engage and learn to use AI systems, according to Jay Meil, vice president for artificial intelligence and data analytics […] More

  • Iridium Launches New Service Providing Access to Global Maritime Distress and Safety System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium Launches New Service Providing Access to Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

    Iridium Communications has launched Iridium Certus GMDSS, a service that provides users access to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System via satellite connectivity. Service Features The service’s other features include access to weather-resilient broadband communication, safety voice, distress alerts and Maritime Safety Information, Iridium said Wednesday. The new offering also covers additional regulated services […] More

  • Maxar & Satellogic to Enhance Satellite Imaging Capabilities - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Maxar & Satellogic to Enhance Satellite Imaging Capabilities

    Maxar Intelligence and Satellogic have signed a tasking, data licensing and distribution agreement to bolster the former’s satellite imaging capabilities to support national security missions for the U.S. government and select international government partners. Under the partnership, Maxar said Wednesday it gains exclusive rights to use Satellogic’s high-revisit satellite constellation and satellite imagery. Maxar will also be […] More

  • GSA, USSOCOM Seek Info on C2ISR-Transport Requirements - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    GSA, USSOCOM Seek Info on C2ISR-Transport Requirements

    The General Services Administration, on behalf of the U.S. Special Operations Command, is seeking input from industry about a potential contract for command, control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance transport, or C2ISR-T, services. USSOCOM Requirements According to the request for information notice posted on SAM.gov, USSOCOM requires a range of services to support, maintain and upgrade […] More