ClearShark will provide the Department of Defense with products from key cybersecurity vendors under an Enterprise Software Initiative blanket purchase agreement. The ESI BPA comes with a five-year base period and five one-year options. Under the contract, the DOD can purchase cybersecurity software at a lower price compared to the rates provided by the General […]
A United Launch Alliance rocket will launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Joint Polar Satellite System-2 mission on Nov. 1 from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. According to NOAA, the JPSS-2 spacecraft will deliver more accurate forecasts of extreme weather events and help monitor climate change. The satellite […]
The Air Force Career Development Academy has begun offering airmen its first modernized Career Development Course focused on maintenance management. The new CDC is a self-paced, six-module course that provides an interactive online learning experience to help airmen gain the information needed to become a five-skill level maintenance management production journeyman. Prior to its official […]
Several non-profit and private sector organizations have formed a coalition that aims to help states implement interoperable digital credentials such as occupational licenses for service members and their families. The Alliance for States Providing Interoperable Reciprocity consists of Merit International and various veteran and military spouse organizations. Having interstate credential recognition removes the need for […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is seeking feedback on eight Microsoft 365 security configuration baselines for the cloud security pilots of federal agencies. CISA released the baselines as part of its Secure Cloud Business Applications project, which was established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization […]
Raytheon’s intelligence and space business unit has participated in the U.S. Army’s Project Convergence 2022 Technology Gateway to demonstrate its Operational Zero Trust approach. During the event held at Yuma Proving Ground from Sept. 19 to Oct. 18, Raytheon Intelligence & Space showed how the OZT capability strengthens the resiliency of the Integrated Tactical Network […]
The Department of Energy has selected 20 companies that will receive $2.8 billion in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build and expand manufacturing plants in 12 states and increase the local production of batteries powering electric vehicles and the electrical grid. The facilities will also produce battery materials and components the U.S. currently […]
A Parsons-led team has secured a $16 million contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to support the operation of Polar Operational Environmental Satellites. Parsons, together with Arctic Slope Technical Services and Kongsberg Satellite Services, will deliver engineering services, information technology functionality and flight operations support. The contract covers the NOAA-15, NOAA-18 and NOAA-19 […]
The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded PsiQuantum a $22.5 million contract to formalize their partnership focused on designing quantum photonic chips. Such products are used to control and process qubits based on single photons. PsiQuantum uses its deep silicon photonics expertise and experience in developing an error-corrected, utility-scale quantum computer to deliver advanced capabilities […]
NASA has ordered three additional Orion exploration spacecraft from Lockheed Martin for Artemis missions aiming to bring astronauts to the moon. The new award is the second order under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity Orion Production and Operations Contract. Lockheed secured the first OPOC order in 2019 for three spacecraft, which will serve Artemis missions III to V. […]
