Maj. Gen. Robert Edmonson II, commander of the U.S. Army’s Communications and Electronics Command, said the integration of manned and unmanned systems is among the service’s current priorities. In an interview with Federal Drive during the Association of the U.S. Army conference, Edmonson said the Army aims to reduce safety risks facing soldiers through the […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has updated the Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot to alert all organizations about vulnerabilities in their systems that could enable a ransomware attack. Prior to the update, the RVWP only provided network vulnerability notifications and access to a catalog of vulnerabilities commonly exploited by ransomware actors to critical infrastructure entities. […]
The National Science Foundation has awarded GuardianSat a Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer grant to accelerate the development of a sensor system designed for satellites to autonomously detect objects and avoid space debris. GuardianSat will work on its Autonomous Satellite Orbital Debris Avoidance System in partnership with The Aerospace Corporation under a Phase I […]
The Internal Revenue Service has selected J3 Consulting to provide comprehensive acquisition support services to the Cybersecurity Security Services and Investment Office. Under a $4.4 million contract, J3 will offer its expertise in acquisition planning, program management and technical writing in support of the IRS IT cyber mission. Contract work covers the full acquisition lifecycle, […]
Draper will manufacture, deliver and sustain guidance systems for the Trident II D5 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile under a potential $329.98 million contract from the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs. Work, which includes performing design analysis and testing of the guidance system, called Mark 6 Mod 1, supports the Navy’s Sea-Based Strategic Deterrent modernization effort, Draper […]
Outerlink Global Solutions will outfit the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Stratofortress long-range, heavy bomber with the Iris communications equipment powered by Iridium satellites. Work will be performed under a four-year, $26 million Strategic Funding Increase contract award. Iris offers the Iridium Short Burst Data service, two-way messaging and asset tracking and monitoring, even in remote […]
The Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community can now access Axonius Federal Systems’ cybersecurity asset management platform through the Enterprise Software Initiative blanket purchase agreement awarded to TD Synnex Public Sector. The DOD prefers to procure IT products and services via ESI BPAs in compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. Such procurement […]
The U.S. Space Force is working to expand its collaboration with foreign allies to include space-related development and acquisition programs. Currently, the U.S. government’s partnerships with allied nations focus on intelligence sharing and data exchange. At a Payload-hosted webinar, Deanna Ryals, director of the Space Systems Command’s International Affairs Office, highlighted the importance of expanding […]
BlueHalo has introduced a new counter-unmanned aerial systems missile designed to defeat large air threats, including Group 3 drones. The next-generation missile will “deliver unmatched protection to our warfighters and ease of integration to truly transform our nation’s air defense systems against the ever-evolving peer threat,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, BlueHalo CEO and a 4×24 member. […]
The U.S. Army has selected Comtech to provide satellite communications and professional engineering services under a potential $544 million task order. Comtech will supply satellite and terrestrial networking communications technologies in support of the Global Field Service Representative program, which provides communications and IT infrastructure services to the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and […]
