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BAE Systems has established a new program to enable its intelligence and security business to partner with companies and organizations working on emerging technologies for national security and mission readiness. Under the Mission Advantage technology partner program, participants will have access to mentorship and business growth consultancy, prospective customer opportunities, as well as BAE’s product […] More
Brad Mascho, chief marketing and communications officer of Empower AI, said he believes ChatGPT could bring more harm than good to government operations if agencies fail to understand the technology’s limitations and potential dangers. In a commentary published on Federal News Network, Mascho suggested that more specialized initiatives are needed when implementing transformer artificial intelligence […] More
Northrop Grumman will proceed with factory acceptance testing of key components of the Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability program. The company said Tuesday it completed preliminary design review, critical design review and initial software demonstration in the 12 months since it was awarded the contract by the U.S. Space Force. In April 2022, Northrop selected Ansys […] More
General Dynamics‘ information technology business subcontracted CAE‘s defense and security arm for $455 million to help carry out its flight training services work with the U.S. Army. CAE said Tuesday that it will supply full-flight simulators and operate new training devices as part of the 12-year, $1.7 billion Flight School Training Support Services contract awarded […] More
Eco Depot has changed its name to Echo Defense Projects Inc. in a bid to emphasize the government defense technology company’s focus on catering to border control as well as national defense and security requirements. The company said Friday it is exploring strategic initiatives, including the integration and acquisition of companies and technologies, to pursue […] More
Boeing broke ground on its future Advanced Coatings Center in St. Louis in line with its division’s multibillion-dollar Production System of the Future expansion plan. The 47,500 square-foot military aircraft production facility will be operated by Phantom Works, the research, development and prototyping entity of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, the company said Friday. Boeing […] More
BlueHalo is teaming up with the University of Maryland’s MATRIX Lab and UAS Research and Operations Center to develop and test unmanned aerial systems and long-range communication technologies. The collaborative effort aims to contribute innovations to national security, while cultivating UMD students into talents for the tech and defense industries, the company said. BlueHalo and […] More
Raytheon Technologies has secured a U.S. Navy contract for the modernization of the service branch’s AN/SPY-6(V) family of radars. The defense contractor said Thursday it will leverage its software-defined aperture approach to enhance the radar’s performance. AN/SPY-6(V)1 is designed to be integrated with the Navy’s latest AEGIS combat weapon system version. It is compatible with […] More
The General Services Administration has added Ensco‘s MicroSearch human presence detection system to its Multiple Award Schedule program. The GSA schedule listing will expand Ensco’s access to government buyers looking to purchase contactless vehicle sensors such as MicroSearch, the company said Wednesday. The system is comprised of a computer, digital control box, cables and vehicle […] More
The innovation arm of the Department of Defense is inviting vendors to submit proposals for an initiative to convert existing military vehicles into unmanned tactical or transport systems. The commercial solutions opening is part of the Defense Innovation Unit’s Ground Expeditionary Autonomy Retrofit System project, the agency said. DOD is looking to modify its vehicles […] More
Elaine Luria, former House representative for Virginia’s Second Congressional District and retired U.S. Navy commander, has joined the board of directors of BAE Systems‘ U.S. business arm. Her expertise in national security and experience as a U.S. Navy veteran is expected to help position the company for the future, Kelly Ayotte, board chair for BAE Systems […] More
Jacobs has landed a potential eight-year, $249 million contract to deliver multidisciplinary architecture-engineering services to the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract work will be carried out in at least six locations within NAVFAC Southwest’s areas of responsibility., Jacobs said Tuesday. Under the award’s terms, the company will provide architecture and […] More
