An Antenna Research Associates subsidiary has been awarded a potential five-year, $33M contract from the U.S. Space Force to support a one-way wideband service for military communications. AQYR Technologies, which ARA acquired in July, will supply products and services to the Global Broadcast Service under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, the company said.

NASA has indicated its intent to award Spaceflight Industries’ BlackSky Global subsidiary a sole-source blanket purchase agreement for satellite imaging services to support the agency’s Earth observation research and data management efforts.

On Oct. 27th, Potomac Officers Club’s 5G Summit will feature notable federal and industry leaders on the “5G Space: The Ultimate Connected High Ground” Panel. The panelists will discuss emerging programs, priorities and challenges within the integration process of the new 5G framework. To Register for the 5G Summit, and view other upcoming events, visit Potomac Officers Club’s Event Page!

A U.S.-based subsidiary of Rheinmetall’s defense segment has partnered with Textron Systems, Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) and other U.S. defense companies to form an industry team to compete for the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program.

The Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council will honor Kevin Phillips, chairman, president and CEO of ManTech International (Nasdaq: MANT) and a 2020 Wash100 award winner, on Nov. 17 at the 2020 Good Scout Technology Award Virtual Luncheon. 

Wickr has appointed 10 public and private sector veterans as members of its newly launched federal advisory board to guide the software provider's strategy in the government space. The company said Tuesday it expects the board to help bring the firm's collaboration technology offering to federal agencies.

August Jackson, senior director of Market and Competitive Intelligence with Deltek, will speak during ArchIntel’s AI in Competitive Intelligence Virtual Event on October 22nd. During his address, Jackson will analyze the competitive landscape as technology continues to evolve. To register for ArchIntel’s AI in Competitive Intelligence Virtual Event, as well as view upcoming opportunities, visit ArchIntel’s Event Page.

Soraya Correa, chief procurement officer with U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will serve as a keynote speaker during GovConWire’s FY21 Acquisition Virtual Forum on November 12th, 2020. LTG David Bassett, director of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), will also be featured as a keynote speaker during the event. 

Boeing (NYSE: BA) has received a $30M contract to help the U.S. Navy develop a supersonic ramjet missile element as part of the service branch’s modernization of its carrier-based weapons and air strike fighters.

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $138.8M contract modification to further develop a pilot training software to help align the F-35 fighter jet's aviation system with ongoing development efforts.