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 […]
Seerist Federal, formerly known as Geospark Analytics, is providing the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency with the Hyperion augmented analytics technology and geographic information services data services. The solutions are in addition to the capabilities being delivered under Seerist Federal’s expanded five-year contract with NGA. Through the updated contract, NGA gains access to personalized, real-time dashboards that […]
The Department of Defense has invested up to $99 million into SkyWater Technology for the productization and qualification of the company’s 90 nm strategic radiation hardened by process technology platform being developed to provide a reliable and trusted source of locally made chips for defense and space applications. The amount is in addition to the […]
The U.S. Air Force has tasked Invoke Public Sector with robotic process automation development as a service under a Small Business Innovation Research Phase III procurement contract, continuing the company’s work alongside the Rapid Sustainment Office and the Program Executive Office for Business and Enterprise Systems. With RPA, the service seeks to boost efficiency and reduce […]
Lockheed Martin has secured a $158 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide additional early operational capability Precision Strike Missiles. PrSM is a next-generation, long-range surface-to-surface weapon system that can destroy targets using indirect fires. It is built on an open architecture, has an effective range of over 499 kilometers and can be launched […]
