Northrop Grumman will kick off a series of rocket motor qualification tests for the Stage 1 and 2 rockets of the three-stage Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile that it is working on under a U.S. Air Force contract. The Sentinel program, formerly known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, is geared to replace the 50-year-old Minuteman […]
Reston, Virginia-based CACI International has announced an eight-year task order to deliver network modernization support to the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Office of the Chief Information Officer. The DIA awarded the Enterprise Communications Services task order through the multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III contract vehicle, CACI said. The company is expected to […]
The U.S. Air Force has tapped a defense contractor to help accelerate weapons acquisition – from development to sustainment and ensuring it meets current and future capabilities. On Wednesday, digital transformation consultancy firm Expansia announced that it was selected as a prime contractor on the Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract by the Air Force. EWAAC […]
San Mateo, California-based drone maker Skydio has announced its advancement to the last phase of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 program, under which it aims to deliver the X10D small unmanned aerial system. Through SRR, the service branch aims to acquire a rapidly deployable sUAS solution for reconnaissance and surveillance, Skydio said […]
The Department of Defense has awarded Draper a $26 million other transaction authority contract to develop its unmanned aerial systems software to cover chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear reconnaissance missions. Draper will integrate flight software and algorithms to allow UAS teams to perform CBRN missions in contested or austere areas, such as those with unreliable […]
The U.S. Army issued new guidance on Monday highlighting the role of space systems in ground warfare. The guidance envisions enhanced space capabilities integration across all Army operations and activities and calls for increased investment in space capabilities, including electronic warfare and kinetic systems that would deny adversaries access to ISR platforms and other military […]
Science Applications International Corp. has announced a five-year, $375 million contract from the U.S. Navy extending ongoing fielding and integration support for Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic. The Navy seeks to install command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities on land-based tactical vehicles across the Pentagon’s service branches, SAIC said. Work is expected […]
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded a quantum computing solutions provider a contract to continue the development of the Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing program. On Tuesday, PsiQuantum announced that it secured an contract that would allow it to continue its research on underexplored quantum computing approaches, including its photonic approach and […]
VTG announced that it has secured a $40 million task order to support the U.S. Navy’s Aegis Combat System. Under the task order, VTG will install and integrate Technical Insertion 16 infrastructure-as-a-service equipment and provide engineering services and logistics support. The company will also deliver manufacturing, assembly and testing services. Work will be performed through […]
The U.S. Navy has awarded Reston, Virginia-based technology integrator Science Applications International Corp. a $63 million contract to deliver research, development, test and evaluation services for hypersonic advanced concepts and next-generation capabilities such as hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop simulations. The Navy seeks support for the Strategic Systems Programs unit and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane […]
