The Air Force is turning to digital engineering methods in order to revolutionize the way it develops new weapons, a move that acquisition czar Will Roper believes will result in billions in taxpayer savings. Speaking at a recent industry conference, Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, said the […]
Maxar Technologies has announced that it entered into a contract agreement with the Army Geospatial Center to set up a group of portable, direct-downlink tactical ground systems capable of feeding critical geospatial intelligence to users in remote locations, known as the Army Remote Ground Terminal. The company will be supporting the Army’s GEOINT efforts […]
The Navy’s assistant secretary for research, development and acquisition believes that the service would need additional spending waivers to keep its Columbia-class submarine program on track if the government extends the current continuing resolution period. As James Geurts explained in a recent interview, a persisting CR period would have more impact on the Columbia program, […]
Alion Science and Technology has received a five-year, $87M task order to provide special projects and operational testing for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division. Services provided under the NSWC PCD task are expected to ensure warfighter success in complex littoral and maritime environments. Work for the task involves performing research, analysis, […]
Lt. Gen. John Thompson, commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center, has called for increased collaboration between the private and public sectors on space technology, citing adversarial actions aimed at disrupting the peaceful use of the global commons of space. Speaking at the Air Force Association’s Virtual Air Space Cyber Conference, Thompson said the […]
Seasoned federal government executive Fred Kennedy has taken over as the new president of Momentus, a commercial space company specializing in delivering in-space satellite transportation and infrastructure services. Momentus confirmed the appointment Tuesday, saying that Kennedy’s experience in the space industry will help accelerate its goal of becoming the leading transportation and infrastructure services […]
KBR has received a potential eight-year, $974M indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to ensure the smooth flow of operations in select bases and facilities operating under the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. According to a press release, KBR will provide base operation services for the U.S. armed force at Moron Air Base in Spain […]
Michael Kratsios, acting undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said artificial intelligence has far-reaching impacts beyond the Department of Defense, with its significance extending to the agency's allies and partners. Speaking at the 2020 DoD AI Symposium and Exposition, Kratsios, who is double hatted as the U.S. chief technology officer, said that the […]
The Air Force has concluded the second Advanced Battle Management System on-ramp exercise at the Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Defense One reported. According to a statement released by Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, the demonstration showcased the ability of different combatant commanders to intercept […]
President Donald Trump has nominated Air Force Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner to serve as the next director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and commander of the Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network, according to Defense Secretary and 2020 Wash100 winner Mark Esper. Skinner will be replacing Vice Adm. Nancy Norton, a past Wash100 […]
