The Federal Communications Commission has begun exploring how to perform spectrum sharing in the 42-gigahertz band for smaller wireless service providers and future use cases. According to a notice of proposed rulemaking, the FCC will consider 500-megahertz sharing models for the 42 to 42.5 GHz band. According to the FCC, the target spectrum is largely […]
The Air Force Research Laboratory has tasked Viasat to provide on-orbit space relay connectivity for a future program that would demonstrate operational space-based capabilities for the Department of Defense. Under the ARBALEST program, Viasat will provide a Ka-band space relay payload that will be integrated into a future AFRL spacecraft. The company will also provide […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s chief acquisition officer has announced his retirement after over four decades of federal service. Mark Borkowski, a 2014 Wash100 awardee, said he wants to step down to give younger leaders a chance to lead the CBP and bring fresh ideas. Borkowski, who spoke at the Potomac Officers Club’s 3rd Annual […]
Connectivity solutions provider Federated Wireless demonstrated how its pre-production 5G private wireless network could be used for the Department of Defense’s smart warehouse initiative. The company showcased the network at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany from April 18 to 20. The solution was used to operate 5G-enabled internet-of-things applications, such as real-time robotics, smart security […]
McLean, Virginia-based defense contractor V2X has secured a spot on the U.S. Air Force’s $32.5 billion Training Systems Acquisition IV indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Under the TSA IV contract, V2X will compete for task orders to develop, install and support training systems for various types of personnel. According to V2X President and CEO and 2023 Wash100 awardee […]
The Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency and its partners have released the Guide to Securing Remote Access Software, which informs organizations on how to identify and defend against threat actors working to exploit remote access software vulnerabilities. The joint guide covers common exploitation methods and tactics, techniques and procedures hackers use to infiltrate systems. It […]
NASA and SpaceX launched the Moonlighter experimental cube satellite into low-Earth orbit ahead of the 2023 DEF CON hacking conference to be held in Las Vegas. The Moonlighter CubeSat was developed by The Aerospace Corp., the Air Force Research Laboratory and the U.S. Space Systems Command as a “hacking sandbox” that would help researchers create […]
Accenture Federal Services has secured a potential 10-year, $329 million prime contract to provide cybersecurity enterprise information assurance support to the U.S. Agency for International Development. AFS will deliver risk compliance support, incident management, threat intelligence and mitigation, privacy program and cyber awareness training services to the USAID Bureau for Management’s Office of the Chief […]
The U.S. Marine Corps is developing new air-launched loitering munitions for helicopters in the Pacific region designed to deliver more lethal firepower and greater range. Brig. Gen. Stephen Lightfoot, director of the USMC Capabilities Development Directorate, said current weapons systems equipped on the H-1 platform are not effective in the Indo-Pacific, where battles could be […]
Northrop Grumman’s Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control System was fielded in three Baltic countries to deliver collective short-range air defense capabilities to local, NATO and U.S. partners. Rebecca Torzone, vice president and general manager of combat systems and mission readiness at Northrop Grumman, said FAAD C2 will allow warfighters to make quicker and […]
