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SpiderOak & Axiom Space Showcase Memory-Safe Satellite Communication Platform in Orbit

SpiderOak and Axiom Space have partnered to demonstrate data security capabilities using the memory-safe programming language Rust in orbit to meet modern cybersecurity requirements. A validation test on July 1 specifically showcased SpiderOak’s OrbitSecure secure satellite communication platform using Rust on the International Space Station, SpiderOak said Tuesday. OrbitSecure is a zero-trust software service for extreme edge […] More

by Kacey Roberts July 25, 2024, 11:50 am
in Cloud, Cybersecurity, News

Esri’s ArcGIS Geographic Information System Receives Moderate Level Authorization From FedRAMP

ArcGIS Online, a geographic information system technology for government and commercial sectors, has received moderate impact level certification from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. Esri said Thursday that it pursued a moderate authorization due to customer demand for a stronger security assurance level. An accredited third-party auditor assessed the company’s security controls for […] More

by Elodie Collins July 25, 2024, 11:49 am
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Lockheed Eyes Additive Manufacturing, Other Technologies for Mako Production Time and Cost Savings

Lockheed Martin is looking into ways to make the production of the Mako hypersonic multi-mission missile faster and more affordable. The company said Monday that Mako already benefits from having been designed with producibility in mind. The missile also incorporates components from systems that have already been fielded and from proven supply chains. Among the […] More

by Jerry Petersen July 25, 2024, 11:49 am
in Contract Awards, News

HII Mission Technologies Awarded $65M DOD IAC Task for Research and Analysis Services; Andy Green Quoted

The mission technologies division of HII has been awarded a contract to provide specialized research and analysis to the deputy director for Joint Force Development, J7. The U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron awarded the $65 million task order under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center multiple award contract vehicle, the company said. […] More

by Elodie Collins July 24, 2024, 12:03 pm
in Executive Moves, News

Kevin Houley Joins Jefferson Consulting Group as VP and Defense Portfolio Lead

Kevin Houley has been named vice president and defense portfolio lead of Jefferson Consulting Group. In his new role, Houley will spearhead Jefferson Consulting Group’s advanced growth in the defense sector, the Washington, D.C.-based company announced Wednesday. Martin Mackes, chief delivery officer of Jefferson Consulting Group, said, “His extensive experience and proven leadership in critical government initiatives […] More

by Branson Brooks July 24, 2024, 12:03 pm
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LMI Secures Air Force Contract to Support Fire Emergency Services Training and Development; Jonathan Baba Quoted

LMI was selected by the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command, 17th Training Group, 312th Training Squadron to support its mission of training and developing fire emergency services at the Department of Defense. In a press release Tuesday, Patrick Kirk, LMI vice president of the Navy & Air Force submarket, said, “It’s an […] More

by Aidan Daly July 24, 2024, 12:02 pm
in Executive Moves, News

Finance Executive Andre Maciel Joins Iron Mountain Board

Andre Maciel, a finance executive with years-long industry experience, has been elected to the board of directors of Iron Mountain, effective July 22. The Boston, Massachusetts-based information management services company said Monday Maciel is the global chief financial officer at The Kraft Heinz Company. As Kraft Heinz CFO, Maciel is responsible for mergers and acquisitions, […] More

by Miles Jamison July 24, 2024, 12:01 pm
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CTC Secures Option Year Under DOD Contract for Occupational Health Program Support; Ed Sheehan Quoted

Concurrent Technologies Corp. has received a first option year contract from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Force Safety and Occupational Health for support services. CTC said Monday the contract entails continued management, analytical and technical support for a comprehensive safety and occupational health program. Additionally, the award provides funding for […] More

by Kacey Roberts July 24, 2024, 12:01 pm
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SandboxAQ, Army to Use AI to Advance Battery Design, Alloy Material Development; Jen Sovada Quoted

SandboxAQ has signed two agreements with the U.S. Army to help the military branch advance the development of battery chemistries for next-generation power systems and alloy materials for armored vehicles using the company’s artificial intelligence-based platform. The company said Tuesday the collaboration with the Army’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center […] More

by Jane Edwards July 24, 2024, 11:59 am
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Constellium Muscle Shoals Receives DOD Contract for Expanded Aluminum Casting Production

Constellium Muscle Shoals was awarded a $23 million contract by the Department of Defense to boost the domestic aluminum casting supply chain. The DOD said Monday the Muscle Shoals, Alabama-based aluminum sheet supplier is tasked with increasing the annual production capacity of aluminum casting and enhancing the mill supply capability. The contract aims to provide […] More

by Miles Jamison July 24, 2024, 11:59 am
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Burns & McDonnell, BWX Technologies Partner to Continue Developing Nuclear Microreactor Technology; BWXT’s Joseph Miller Quoted

Burns & McDonnell has entered into an agreement with BWX Technologies to continue helping with the development of the BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor, or BANR. Burns & McDonnell said Monday that its contributions to the effort will include development of the power cycle architecture, identification of critical components and site integration design. The latest agreement […] More

by Jerry Petersen July 24, 2024, 11:58 am
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Draper Partners With DARPA to Help Develop Microbe-Based Environmental Monitoring Sensors

Draper Laboratory is working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on an initiative that seeks to produce sensor devices using engineered microbes to complement conventional sensors for environmental monitoring. The initiative, called Tellus, seeks to determine the range of physical and chemical signals that microbe-based sensing devices can detect, the output signals such devices […] More

by Jerry Petersen July 24, 2024, 11:58 am