NASA has selected proposals to conduct concept studies for a mission designed to investigate the Earth’s surrounding space weather and its interaction with the planet’s atmosphere. The studies will support the Dynamical Neutral Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling mission by shedding light on how changes in the lower atmosphere influence the upper atmosphere, where space weather phenomena such […]
The Government Accountability Office reported that the Department of Veterans Affairs has not fully addressed usability and performance issues with its new electronic health record system. GAO’s annual report identified 10 unaddressed recommendations, several of which focus on improving the VA’s oversight and management of the EHR system, Nextgov/FCW reported. The recommendations include establishing user […]
The researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to automate and accelerate the process of discovering and optimizing new materials. The novel system, combining automated experimentation with AI and high-performance computing, autonomously synthesizes materials without human intervention, insideHPC reported. Designed at the lab, the tool employs […]
The U.S. Navy has awarded RTX’s Raytheon a $677 million contract to produce additional AN/SPY-6(V) radars, expanding upon a larger $3 billion, five-year agreement established in March 2022. The Navy will procure seven additional SPY-6 radars under the latest contract, raising the total number of radars on order to 38, RTX said. The service has […]
The U.S. Army has awarded SOSi a new contract to deliver IT and cybersecurity support to the Army Regional Cyber Center-Europe. The effort, which is in partnership with Peraton, will provide network engineering, cyber defense and information assurance services for the RCC-E’s networks, services and systems, SOSi said. SOSi’s services will support the RCC-E’s mission […]
KBR Wyle Services has secured a NASA contract valued at up to $75.3 million to provide critical safety and mission assurance services. Under the Safety and Mission Assurance, Audits, Assessments and Analysis Services cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, which also has an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity provision, KBR Wyle Services will work with NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. alongside various NASA […]
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks recently addressed graduates of the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, where she emphasized the need for military leaders to become “change agents” in a rapidly evolving world. Hicks acknowledged various complex threats the United States faces, including China, Russia’s war in Ukraine, North Korea, Iran and extremist […]
The Transportation Security Administration Security Operations has awarded Accenture Federal Services a five-year blanket purchase agreement with a ceiling value of $170 million. Under the Flexible Agile Scalable Teams contract, Accenture Federal will provide Agile development and support services to enhance TSA’s security operations across various transportation sectors, including airports, freight rail, passenger rail and […]
Lawmakers from both parties have introduced several bills aimed at improving the Transportation Security Administration’s screening technology and passenger experience. A bipartisan proposal led by Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., seeks to end the diversion of funds from the 9/11 security fee to the general budget and establish a dedicated fund for TSA to acquire new […]
The Federal Aviation Administration has integrated Virgin Galactic and Sierra Space into its Space Data Integrator tool to enhance its capability to monitor air traffic during space operations. The companies will transmit data regarding their vehicles’ position, altitude and speed to the FAA’s SDI tool, helping the FAA reopen airspace more quickly after launches and […]
