The Defense Innovation Unit has awarded GM Defense a contract to build a battery pack prototype that will be used to power Department of Defense tactical military vehicles during testing and analysis. GM Defense will base the product on its Ultium electric vehicle advanced battery technology. Ultium, a combined electric vehicle battery architecture and propulsion […]
Sigma Defense has secured a spot on a $950 million maximum-value, multiple-award contract to support Joint All-Domain Command and Control enablement efforts. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is for the maturation, demonstration and proliferation of capabilities across platforms and domains. The company will use open systems design, modern software and algorithm development to provide surveillance, tactical edge […]
The Department of Defense has awarded the University of Virginia a three-year, $4.5 million applied research contract to work on hypersonics technology. Under the contract, UVA will focus on engine design, maneuverability controls and operational resiliency. The university will conduct individual tests that will culminate in an integrated scramjet ground test. Work is sponsored by […]
Attabotics, a Canada-based firm that offers a 3D robotics supply chain system, will incorporate automated storage and retrieval technology into the 5G Smart Warehouse Experiment at the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command facility in Albany, Georgia. The company will implement a low latency and high-bandwidth solution to improve the development of autonomous inventory management and […]
L3Harris Technologies is acquiring the tactical data links business of Viasat’s Government Systems segment for nearly $2 billion. The product line offers Multifunctional Information Distribution System platforms and terminals compatible with the encrypted TDL network, known as Link 16, which the U.S. military and NATO allies use to perform secure voice and data communications on […]
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity has launched Through the Targeted Evaluation of Ionizing Radiation Exposure, a multiyear research program aimed at identifying new ways to detect low-dose ionizing radiation exposure, determine the timeline of exposure and highlight related environmental factors. Efforts are intended to support nuclear counterproliferation and safeguard members of the military, intelligence […]
Quantum computing company IonQ has secured a $13.4 million contract to support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory‘s quantum computing efforts. Under the contract, IonQ will give AFRL access to its trapped ion systems for quantum computing hardware research. The company will also support the laboratory’s development of quantum algorithms and applications. The quantum computing […]
The third iteration of the Air Force Test Center’s Orange Flag large force test series focused on streamlining the integration of all warfare domains, known as the kill web. AFTC collaborated with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School to execute a student-led project as part of the test event on Sept. 14 at Edwards […]
Intermap Technologies will support the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System as one of the subcontractors on a team led by FGS under a five-year, multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a $950 million ceiling. The company will contribute to capability maturation, demonstration and proliferation efforts to enable Joint All-Domain Command and Control and accurate position, […]
CACI International has secured a $174 million task order for naval ship support services that would improve fleet safety, reliability and readiness. The company will provide the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command with expertise and solutions to enhance ship machinery, systems, equipment and performance while reducing costs. Work under the task order includes research, analysis […]
