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Johns Hopkins APL Researchers Secure Funds via University’s Discovery Awards Program
The Johns Hopkins University selected three scientists from the JHU Applied Physics Laboratory to further research into disaster-related healthcare, ethics in automation and school security technology for the 2019 JHU Discovery Awards' fifth round.
Northrop Vet Julie Anna Barker Joins ManTech Mission, Cyber & Intell Solutions Group as VP of HR; Rick Wagner Quoted
TYSONS CORNER, VA, July 24, 2019 — ManTech International’s (Nasdaq: MANT) mission, cyber and intelligence solutions group has appointed Julie Anna Barker, a former human resources director at Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), as vice president of HR, GovCon Wire reported July 16.
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Wendy Morton-Huddleston Named Association of Government Accountants Nat’l President-Elect
Wendy Morton-Huddleston, a principal at Grant Thorton, has been appointed national president-elect at the Association of Government Accountants.
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Air Force Taps Frontier Technology to Support Cyber, Ground System Operations
Information technology services firm Frontier Technology received a five-year, $47.2M contract to support the U.S. Air Force’s cyber defense and enterprise ground system activities.
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Hamilton Medical Wins $75M DLA Health Care Equipment Supply IDIQ
Hamilton Medical has won a potential 10-year, $75M contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to supply patient monitoring systems to U.S. military branches and federal civilian agencies. The Department of Defense said Monday the company will also provide capital equipment systems and accessories under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.
BAE, UK Nuclear Agency Vet David Batters to Join AECOM Mgmt Services Group; John Vollmer Quoted
TYSONS CORNER, VA, July 22, 2019 — AECOM (NYSE: ACM) has hired former U.K. nuclear official David Batters as senior vice president and international sector lead for the AECOM Management Services group's nuclear and environment strategic business unit, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday.
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Lockheed’s Skunk Works Arm Moves Ahead With Compact Fusion Reactor Project
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works advanced development arm is slated to unveil a compact fusion reactor that may be used to power large aircraft or a town of 80K homes, The Drive reported Friday.
Raytheon to Provide Cybersecurity Services to MENA Client Under $110M Contract; Dave Wajsgras Quoted
TYSONS CORNER, VA, July 19, 2019 — Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) will provide cybersecurity and associated support services to a country in the Middle East/North Africa region under a contract valued at close to $110M, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday.
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Navy Taps Lockheed to Develop F-35 Fuselage Structure Modifications
Lockheed Martin has secured a three-year, $34.7M undefinitized contract from the U.S. Navy to create an engineering change proposal for F-35 fighter jets that will allow the aircraft to carry heavy weaponry.
BEI Precision Ships Motor Assembly for Raytheon Infrared Radiometer Payload
BEI Precision Systems and Space Company has delivered an encoder/motor assembly for an infrared imaging radiometer payload developed by Raytheon.
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Aerospace Industry Vet Michael Farmer Joins Kellstrom Defense in VP Role
Michael Farmer, a more than 30-year veteran in the aviation and defense industries, has been named vice president of life extension products at El Segundo, Calif.-based firm Kellstrom Defense Aerospace.