The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center has awarded data labeling solution provider Alegion a five-year, $241 million basic ordering agreement for the Data Readiness AI Development program. Under the BOA, the company will help the Department of Defense in managing and operationalizing complex data for AI. The services that will be provided include enterprise-grade information and […]
The Department of Defense announced that it has launched a new website intended to help qualified participants from industry and academia in searching for technology collaboration opportunities. Called, “Innovation Pathways,” the portal will provide a “one-stop-shop” for outside organizations to access the Pentagon’s innovation ecosystem, FedScoop reported Friday. In a statement, the DOD said that […]
Virginia-headquartered Telos announced that it has been awarded a $3.1 million contract to provide the necessary technical services needed to realize the United States Air Force Academy‘s Wi-Fi network expansion program. The deal calls for upgrading and expanding the current Wi-Fi system in the Dean of Faculty, Cadet Wing and 10th Force Support Squadron’s facilities, […]
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is working with small business DeepMedia to identify and protect users from the threat of deep fakes. A deep fake is a form of synthetic media, or false images and videos, generated by software. The technology has been used to deceive people into thinking that a well-known person is […]
The Air Force Research Laboratory has named Darrell Phillipson as the new director of its Materials and Manufacturing Directorate and announced his promotion to the Senior Executive Service rank. As director, Phillipson now leads an organization made up of more than 900 service personnel, civilians and contractors and has an annual budget of over $400 […]
Lockheed Martin announced that it has received a contract totaling $74 million to produce an additional Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Weapon System for the Missile Defense Agency. The latest award calls for the production of an eighth THAAD battery, which is expected to be fielded by 2025, Lockheed Martin said Thursday. In a statement, the aerospace […]
Virginia-headquartered IvySys Technologies announced that it has been awarded a basic ordering agreement by the Army Contracting Command on behalf of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center for supporting the Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development program. The five-year deal, with a ceiling value of $241.6 million, calls for the delivery of data generation solutions and […]
Weapons producer Sig Sauer has secured a 10-year contract to manufacture and deliver the XM5 rifle, the XM250 automatic rifle and the 6.8 common cartridge family of ammunition. The contract has an initial delivery order worth $20.4 million for both the ammunition and the weapons. Sig Sauer will also provide accessories, spare parts and support […]
New Jersey-headquartered SciTec announced that it was recently awarded spots on separate contract vehicles supporting the development of advanced capabilities in two of the Department of Defense’s major technology initiatives. Specifically, the twin awards are geared toward realizing the Joint All Domain Command and Control as well as the Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development […]
Northrop Grumman announced that it was awarded a $99.6 million contract by Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific to provide mission-critical capabilities for Relay Ground Station-Asia. The deal calls for the design, development, integration, test and delivery of next-generation relay ground stations to support legacy and future missile launch and missile-warning detection satellites, Northrop said Tuesday. […]
