Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers worked with NASA to demonstrate how additive manufacturing can support space technology production. The researchers 3D-printed a wheel based on the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, which NASA plans to send to the moon in 2024 to look for resources in the lunar south pole. The wheel, made using a […]
Cyber intelligence solutions provider Sentar announced that it has won a potential four-year, $6.7 million contract to support the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity test and evaluation, training and certification missions. Under the National Cyber Range Complex Event Planning, Operations and Support IT Service Management Support contract, Sentar will directly work with the Pentagon on configuration […]
Tysons, Virginia-based Aeyon has announced that it won a U.S. Marine Corps contract for cybersecurity support services. Aeyon will work with partners Spry Methods, Black & Rossi and Zen Strategics to enhance the Marine Corps’ digital capabilities, internal controls and cybersecurity posture. Aeyon’s cybersecurity and IT teams will also use advanced technologies and best practices […]
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded CACI International a potential five-year, $917 million contract for C5ISR capabilities enhancements. Under the contract, CACI will continue providing software lifecycle support and systems engineering to support AFRL’s performance, research and development capabilities and data gathering. Specifically, the company will implement Agile and adaptable processes to develop […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a new report co-developed with the National Security Agency focused on the need to incorporate secure-by-design principles for software. The “NSA and CISA Red and Blue Teams Share Top Ten Cybersecurity Configurations” report provides guidance software manufacturers should follow to avoid software misconfigurations that can lead to […]
The Department of Energy has granted $10 million in funding to three projects focused on superconducting tape technology manufacturing. The funding will be distributed through the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy under the Novel Superconducting Technologies for Conductors Exploratory Topic. The recipients are working on low-cost, high-temperature superconducting tapes, which could be used in nuclear fusion […]
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, a contract for the Gambit engine development program. Under the contract, Raytheon will use performance models and real-world data from previous tests to design an air-breathing propulsion system that uses a rotating detonation engine. In theory, rotating detonation engines can produce more thrust […]
Space radar technology provider Umbra announced that it has secured a spot on NASA’s five-year Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Under the IDIQ, NASA will acquire Umbra Synthetic Aperture Radar data to support the NASA Science Mission Directorate’s Earth Sciences Division. Umbra SAR satellites generate high-resolution images regardless of weather conditions and time, […]
The Defense Innovation Unit is seeking proposals for unmanned aerial vehicles that can be used for delivery missions. According to a DIU solicitation, the UAV must have a range of at least 500 miles, fly at a minimum cruise speed of 100 knots and perform bulk transportation and airdrop deployment. The UAV must also be […]
Reliable Robotics has announced three findings about automating the U.S. Air Force’s large aircraft. The company is analyzing how its Remotely Operated Aircraft System can support the service’s cargo logistics and refueling capacity. According to Reliable Robotics, large aircraft like the KC-135 Stratotanker can accommodate ROAS upgrades with minor adjustments, gain efficiency improvements and operational […]
