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  • Harris' William Brown, Collins Aerospace's Kelly Ortberg Named to AIA Board Leadership Posts - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Harris’ William Brown, Collins Aerospace’s Kelly Ortberg Named to AIA Board Leadership Posts

    The Aerospace Industries Association has appointed Harris CEO William Brown as chairman of AIA’s board of governors and named Collins Aerospace CEO Kelly Ortberg as vice chairman. Harris said Monday Brown succeeds Thomas Kennedy, chairman and CEO of Raytheon, as board leader for its centennial year in 2019. “I look forward to advocating for key industry issues, such as securing […] More

  • Harris Backs STEM Programs to Foster Space Innovation; William Brown Quoted - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Harris Backs STEM Programs to Foster Space Innovation; William Brown Quoted

    Harris has pledged to support science, technology, engineering and math education through grant funds in a move to inspire future space innovators. The company said Thursday that, for the third consecutive year, it will back the Space Foundation’s Space in the Community program that seeks to inform students, teachers, parents and community members about space and […] More

  • Aerospace Industries Association Unveils 2018 Board of Governors Members - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Aerospace Industries Association Unveils 2018 Board of Governors Members

    The Aerospace Industries Association has named at least 20 executives from the government contracting sector to its board of governors for 2018. Thomas Kennedy, chairman and CEO of Raytheon, will succeed Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg as chairman of AIA, the trade group said Monday. William Brown, chairman, president and CEO of Harris, will serve as […] More

  • Harris-Hosted Summit Tackles Aerospace & Defense Workforce Needs - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Harris-Hosted Summit Tackles Aerospace & Defense Workforce Needs

    Harris collaborated with the Aerospace Industries Association to facilitate a two-day summit that brought together industry, government and academic stakeholders to discuss the future of aerospace and defense workforce. The event took place at a Harris facility in Palm Bay, Florida, and sought to promote science, technology, engineering and math education strategies meant to help grow workforce across the […] More

  • Harris CEO William Brown Nominated to AUSA Council of Trustees - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Harris CEO William Brown Nominated to AUSA Council of Trustees

    A national nominating committee has endorsed Harris Chairman, President and CEO William Brown for a seat on the Association of the U.S. Army’s council of trustees. AUSA said Monday its bylaws allow members to nominate individuals to the council and comment on a nomination. Brown has led the Melbourne, Florida-based communications and information technology provider as president and CEO since November 2011 […] More

  • Aerospace Industries Association Appoints New Board of Governors Members for 2017 - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Aerospace Industries Association Appoints New Board of Governors Members for 2017

    The defense sector trade group Aerospace Industries Association has elected new members its executive board of governors for 2017 that includes at least 20 government contracting industry leaders. AIA said Thursday Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg was chosen to serve as the association’s chairman of the board and Raytheon chief executive Thomas Kennedy was elected vice chairman. David Melcher was reappointed […] More

  • Space News: Harris Radio Receives NSA Clearance for MUOS Satellite Functions - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Space News: Harris Radio Receives NSA Clearance for MUOS Satellite Functions

    Harris Corp. has received a National Security Agency certification for the company’s military radios to support higher-throughput functions of the U.S. Navy‘s Mobile User Objective System satellites, Space News reported Tuesday. Caleb Henry writes the Falcon 3 AN/PRC-117G backpack-sized radios will use compatibility software patch designed to facilitate the transmission and receipt of voice, video and data transmissions through the MUOS […] More

  • Harris, Florida Utility Company Partner to Deploy Digital Communication System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Harris, Florida Utility Company Partner to Deploy Digital Communication System

    Florida Power & Light Company and Harris have partnered to transition the utility firm from an analog radio communication system to an integrated digital communication system. Harris said Thursday its P25 digital network platform will work to support FPL’s operations across Florida and feature Symphony command center dispatch consoles, XL-200P digital handheld radios and BeOn narrowband and broadband integration platform. Harris said […] More

  • Harris Unveils Interactive Tech Hub in Florida; William Brown Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Harris Unveils Interactive Tech Hub in Florida; William Brown Comments

    Harris Corp. has opened a new interactive technology showcase center in Florida as part of the company’s $150 million investment in the region to facilitate idea exchanges between customers, partners and employees. The 23,000-square-foot Harris Global Innovation Center houses technology demonstration stations, multimedia conference rooms, huddle spaces and other areas that aim to drive collaboration, Harris […] More

  • Harris CEO William Brown to Join Celanese Board in January - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Harris CEO William Brown to Join Celanese Board in January

    William Brown, the chairman, president and CEO of Harris Corp., will serve on the board of directors at technology and specialty materials firm Celanese Corp. beginning Jan. 1. Harris said Wednesday Brown’s appointment will bring the total members of the Celanese board to 10. “His ingenuity and proven skill developing alternative strategies while enhancing margins — especially with acquisitions […] More

  • William Brown: Harris Opens New Innovation Hub, Hosts Technology Exhibit - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    William Brown: Harris Opens New Innovation Hub, Hosts Technology Exhibit

    Harris Corp. has opened a 464,000-square-foot center in Florida to host research and development of the firm’s communications and information technology products. The Harris Technology Center houses more than 1,400 company employees and includes engineering laboratories and conference rooms, Harris said Monday. To mark National Engineers Week, the company is hosting an event to highlight […] More