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Raytheon Seeks to Accelerate Software Dev’t Process Through Virtual Factory; Todd Probert Quoted
Raytheon has created a virtual software factory in a move to accelerate the company's process of developing and delivering software platforms to military customers. "In a world where threats evolve fast, software must evolve faster," said Todd Probert, vice president of Raytheon's intelligence, information and services business.
DARPA Unveils AI-Based Cyber-Physical System Designer Tech Project
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency plans to develop a program that will enable automated design capabilities for cyber-physical systems.
Report: SpaceX Plans to Launch ‘Starship’ Rocket in Florida
SpaceX plans to expand its facilities in Florida to accommodate the company’s Starship rocket, Reuters reported Saturday.
Kubos, Ruag Space Form Satellite Computing Partnership
Spacecraft software creator Kubos, has partnered with Swiss firm Ruag Space to provide constellation developers with ready-to-use satellite computer systems, Space News reported Thursday.
DHS Adds ThreatConnect Platform to Approved Network Security Mgmt Product List
ThreatConnect's intelligence-based security operations platform has been included in the Department of Homeland Security’s list of approved products for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program. DHS chose the ThreatConnect offering to help agencies defend networks against threats and support the CDM program's third phase, dubbed Dynamic and Evolving Federal Network Defense, the company said Thursday.
Zipline Partners With DoD for Medical Supply Drone Prototyping
Zipline has partnered with the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit to develop unmanned aircraft systems designed to address the supply needs of battlefield emergencies, FedScoop reported Wednesday.
ManTech’s Sandeep Shilawat: Agencies Should Deploy ‘Zero Trust’ Approach to Cloud Migration
Sandeep Shilawat, executive director for cloud and DevOps at ManTech International, told attendees at the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center’s Cloud and Infrastructure Summit that the “zero trust†concept is key to full-scale cloud adoption.
Lockheed, Air Force Squadron Conclude GPS III Satellite Tests
Lockheed Martin has gifted the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Space Operations Squadron a miniature model of a GPS III satellite to mark the conclusion of the spacecraft's on-orbit tests.
Atlas Space Operations Expands Global Ground Station Network
Atlas Space Operations has added nine new ground stations to its satellite communications network, providing a total of 13 ground stations.