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The Department of the Air Force is seeking a proof of concept for a gate automation facial recognition reader for Scott Air Force Base. In a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov, Air Mobility Command said it wants information on the availability and capability of small or large companies to provide the technology to tighten security […] More
The U.S. Air Force is seeking public input about capabilities needed for a range of efforts to modernize a helicopter platform built by Lockheed Martin‘s Sikorsky subsidiary to support combat rescue and other operations. According to a sources sought synopsis the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center posted on SAM.gov, the AFLCMC Helicopter Program Office […] More
Hammerspace has commenced operations of its U.S. federal division and appointed Robert Renzoni, former senior official at Quantum, as director of technical sales responsible for leading the new business arm. In his new role, Renzoni will spearhead the Hammerspace team in bringing the global data environment to the public sector, the company said Wednesday. As […] More
Security services provider Telos will dispense mission defense team support for the U.S. Air Force’s defense cyber operations under a three-year, $32.5 million task order. The commercial, non-personal service bridge action contract will support the Air Force’s defensive cyber operations weapon system and unique mission areas, the Department of Defense said Thursday. Work will be […] More
General Dynamics‘ information technology segment has secured a $17.8 million contract modification to continue supporting the development and maintenance of the U.S. Air Force’s Distributed Common Ground System network weapon system. The Department of Defense said Thursday General Dynamic Information Technology will help develop, integrate, maintain, assess and troubleshoot network and enterprise-level information technology assets […] More
L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first T7 explosive ordinance disposal robots to the U.S. Air Force as part of the 10-year, $85 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The company delivered four robots out of the initial 56 units requested. The Air Force requested additional 51 T7 EOD robots in May, bringing the total order to 107, the […] More
The Air Force Research Laboratory has selected a team up of Black Sage and Spectral Sensor Solutions to research novel lidar sensing systems eyed to boost the detection and discrimination capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles. Black Sage said Wednesday the partnership will conduct work under the Lidar Unmanned Aerial System Detection and Discrimination program at […] More
The Air Force Research Laboratory granted funding to Northrop Grumman to support expanded production of hypersonic weapons at its facility in Elkton, Maryland. The company said Tuesday AFRL’s Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Division awarded Northrop $8.8 million to make the enhancements to its manufacturing technology, which involves both traditional and novel techniques combined with digital […] More
VentureScope, an IT consulting and venture investment firm, secured a Small Business Innovation Research program contract to create a startup incubator development program for the U.S. Air Force. The agreement with AFWERX is part of the service’s efforts to discover innovators within its ranks that can contribute new technologies beneficial to military missions and other […] More
Russell Roberts, former chief information officer at the Transportation Security Administration, was tapped by Unissant to serve as its chief experience officer. In his role, Roberts will supervise Unissant’s customer experience initiatives, aid clients in building information technology strategies and help in the development of an inclusive strategic plan for the company, the data […] More
The Air National Guard has recommended the deployment of the Leonardo-built BriteCloud 218 digitalcountermeasure technology to protect fourth-generation fighter aircraft from missile threats. ANG issued a fielding recommendation following the completion of live trials and testing of the miniaturized, expandable active decoy on the Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft under the Office of Secretary […] More
Raytheon Technologies‘ missiles and defense business has secured a $113.9 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to manufacture and deliver more AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles as part of Lot 22 production. The Defense Department said Friday Raytheon Missiles and Defense will provide missiles, all-up-round containers, missile guidance units, missile tactical sectionalization kits, support equipment, general […] More
