The Navy said it plans to install a high-energy laser weapon on one of its destroyers before the end of 2021. The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance is slated to be integrated with the Aegis Combat System aboard a Flight IIA DDG Arleigh Burke destroyer, National Defense Magazine reported Monday. “We’re delivering […]
Vectrus Systems has secured a prime contract to provide inventory management, network security, robotic material moving and environmental sensing capabilities in support of the Naval Base Coronado 5G Smart Warehouse. Services provided under the contract will help build a 5G-enabled smart warehouse to facilitate transshipment between shore facilities and naval units, ultimately increasing the efficiency […]
The Army is developing a tool that would allow warfighters to visualize the signals they leak into the electromagnetic spectrum. The tool would be used in tandem with an existing spectrum technology designed for electronic warfare. Col. Daniel Holland, Army capability manager for electronic warfare, said the tool would improve soldiers’ situational awareness and help […]
Brad Bunn has been tasked by the Department of Defense to serve as the new vice director of the Defense Logistics Agency. The DLA is responsible for managing the global supply chain in support of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and the 11 combatant commands, as well as […]
The Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office needs help integrating the High Energy Laser with other technologies to help combat small unmanned aircraft systems. Government-owned HEL technology will be combined with a power and thermal subsystem and sensor package to help protect Special Forces operators, SAM.gov posted. The Army RCCTO said it is requesting […]
The Army said it will focus on developing the artificial intelligence-powered systems critical for the success of Project Convergence this year. Project Convergence is a multi-platform initiative aimed at merging joint force capabilities. The effort is the Army's contribution to the Department of Defense's joint all-domain command and control concept, FedScoop reported Wednesday. The project […]
Science Applications International Corp. has secured an $830 million contract for continued hardware-in-the-loop aviation systems engineering services. Contract work, which will be performed for five-and-a-half years, will support the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation & Missile Center, Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate. The contract requires life cycle services, spanning concept research, requirements, […]
The Senate Armed Services Committee has confirmed Kathleen Hicks, a 2021 Wash100 winner, to the role of deputy secretary of defense. She led President Joe Biden's transition team at the Department of Defense. Hicks will work with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, a fellow 2021 Wash100 winner, in operationalizing the Pentagon's strategy on China […]
Christopher Barnhurst has been named the new executive deputy director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, replacing Anthony Montemarano, who retired in December. In his new role, Barnhurst will promote increased operational efficiency and capability deployment at DISA to enhance the agency’s role as a combat-support agency and an information technology service provider for the […]
The Army plans to integrate a suite of new weapon systems and payloads into its fleet of autonomous vehicles to enhance lethality. A family of various robotic combat vehicles is being equipped with systems designed to destroy targets, eliminate drones and jam enemy communications, National Defense Magazine reported. The vehicles would come in a light […]
