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  • Navy Tests Raytheon-Built Air Defense Radar System Against Multiple Targets - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Navy Tests Raytheon-Built Air Defense Radar System Against Multiple Targets

    A Raytheon-built air and missile defense radar has identified multiple targets during a recent test held at the U.S. Navy‘s Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii. AN/SPY-6(V) worked to identify, track and intercept threats simultaneously, as well as intercepted a ballistic missile target, the company said Wednesday. The test followed two different exercises that took […] More

  • Viasat Launches New Maritime Cybersecurity Software - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Viasat Launches New Maritime Cybersecurity Software

    Viasat has released a cybersecurity software geared to securely facilitate the transmission of critical data between ships at sea and onshore facilities. The integrated Mobile Dynamic Defense software uses a Defense in Depth model that combines multiple layers of security functions to constantly monitor and protect information in end-user devices, the company said Tuesday. MDD […] More

  • Lockheed, Navy Partner to Explore 3D Printing Robotic System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Lockheed, Navy Partner to Explore 3D Printing Robotic System

    Lockheed Martin will examine the potential applications of machine learning and robotic technology to an additive manufacturing process under a two-year, $5.8M contract with the U.S. Navy‘s Office of Naval Research. The company said Monday its Advanced Technology Center will develop software models and modify sensors for multi-axis robots designed to inject material via laser […] More

  • General Dynamics NASSCO Starts to Build First John Lewis-Class Fleet Oiler for Navy - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    General Dynamics NASSCO Starts to Build First John Lewis-Class Fleet Oiler for Navy

    A General Dynamics subsidiary has begun to construct the first of six future U.S. Navy replenishment tankers designed to supply the service branch’s carrier strike group with fuel. General Dynamics NASSCO and Navy representatives gathered Thursday to celebrate the cutting of USNS John Lewis fleet oiler’s first piece of steel, the company said Friday. The ship will be built to carry […] More

  • Navy Explores Industry Sources of Satellite & Ground Tracking Services - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Navy Explores Industry Sources of Satellite & Ground Tracking Services

    The U.S. Navy seeks information on companies that can offer satellite and ground command and control services to support a facility within the Naval Research Laboratory’s Blossom Point Tracking Facility in Maryland. The branch will accept responses to its sources sought notice through Oct. 12 and use feedback to develop a strategy for possible future […] More

  • Gulfstream Provides Specialized G550 Aircraft for Navy Telemetry Missions - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Gulfstream Provides Specialized G550 Aircraft for Navy Telemetry Missions

    General Dynamics‘ Gulfstream Aerospace subsidiary has delivered a telemetry-tailored G550 aircraft to the U.S. Navy. The aircraft is built to work with a set of sensors to help the service branch in performing telemetry range support operations, Gulfstream said Thursday. The specialized G550 also features a cabin designed to provide a suitable operational environment for the aircraft’s crew. Raytheon received a […] More

  • U.S. MDA, Japan Test Raytheon-Made Interceptor Missile - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    U.S. MDA, Japan Test Raytheon-Made Interceptor Missile

    The Missile Defense Agency and Japan’s maritime self-defense force demonstrated the interceptor function of a Raytheon-made missile during a recent flight test near Kauai, Hawaii. Japan’s JS Atago launched Raytheon’s Standard Missile-3 Block IB unit to intercept a ballistic missile target with the support of the U.S. Navy, Raytheon said Wednesday. The test confirms the ship’s compatibility with […] More

  • Lockheed Gets $64M Navy Contract for Aegis System Engineering Support - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Lockheed Gets $64M Navy Contract for Aegis System Engineering Support

    Lockheed Martin has landed a potential $64M contract to provide design agent field engineering services for U.S. Navy guided missile cruisers and destroyers, U.S. Coast Guard ships and allied vessels equipped with the Aegis combat system. The company will perform test and evaluation, implement engineering changes, modify ordnance, modernize systems, conduct logistics, develop ordnance alterations kits and integrate technologies on the […] More

  • SAIC Receives Industry Award for Navy Training Support Services; Josh Jackson Quoted - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SAIC Receives Industry Award for Navy Training Support Services; Josh Jackson Quoted

    Military Simulation and Training Magazine has recognized Science Applications International Corp. for the company’s training support for U.S. Navy fleet personnel. SAIC said Friday it received the publication’s Industry Award for Excellence in Outstanding Service and Support Program in recognition of its work under the service branch’s Fleet Forces Command Fleet Training Support/Fleet Deployment Training Program. The company has […] More

  • Aerial Alchemy, Navy Partner to Study UAS Applications for Ship Maintenance - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Aerial Alchemy, Navy Partner to Study UAS Applications for Ship Maintenance

    Aerial Alchemy is working with the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Port Hueneme Division to study how to bolster the U.S. Navy‘s maintenance and fleet readiness through the use of unmanned aerial systems. NSWC said Thursday that UAS-gathered imagery of naval ships’ exterior surfaces may serve as basis to generate 3D models for identifying damage, rust […] More

  • Rockwell Collins to Supply Flight Mgmt Tech for Navy, Marine Aircraft Platforms - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Rockwell Collins to Supply Flight Mgmt Tech for Navy, Marine Aircraft Platforms

    Rockwell Collins has received a contract of an undisclosed value to equip multiple U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft platforms with Mission Flight Management Software. The company said Thursday it will provide MFMS and Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance Calculator applications in an effort to help the service branches comply with required navigation performance and area navigation standards. MFMS is […] More

  • KBR's Government Unit Awarded $71M DHA Cybersecurity Support Order - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    KBR’s Government Unit Awarded $71M DHA Cybersecurity Support Order

    KBR‘s government services business has received a potential three-year, $71M task order to help the the Defense Health Agency secure health care information technology systems. The company said Wednesday KBRwyle will support DHA’s assessment and authorization division in efforts to comply with information assurance directives and processes; prepare risk management framework packages; assess potential risks; and standardize IA test […] More