AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV) has secured a U.S. Army contract worth $990 million to equip dismounted infantry formations with an organic, stand-off capability. The Department of Defense said Tuesday the capability is for destroying tanks, light armored vehicles, hardened targets, defilade and personnel targets. The cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed...
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has booked a $587 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide electronic warfare test articles and prototypes. The Department of Defense said Monday the deal covers the design, production and delivery of electronic warfare test articles and fleet prototypes, including 11 pod simulators, eight operational pro...
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Indra’s air traffic business a potential $244.3 million contract to replace legacy ultra high frequency and very high frequency ground-based analog radios at remote air center/ground and backup emergency communications facilities. FAA announced the award of the NEXTCOM V3 UHV/VHR Radio contract in a ...
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has completed its purchase of Belcan in a cash-and-stock deal worth approximately $1.3 billion as part of a push to broaden its engineering research and development capabilities and expand its aerospace and defense market footprint. Cognizant said the transaction, which was first announced in June, also builds on its presenc...
The Air Force Research Laboratory has started soliciting proposals for a potential $499 million contract to research, develop, test, prototype, demonstrate and transition technologies that support the development of vision protection materials and materials for electromagnetic spectrum resilience. According to a solicitation published Tuesday, AFRL&...
Sensible Solutions and Technologies Inc. aims to grow its footprint within the Intelligence Community landscape through its recent acquisition of Data Sync Technologies, a provider of knowledge management and data analysis support. Top IC leaders will take center stage at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Intel Summit on Sept. 19. Register here...
V2X (NYSE: VVX) has secured a contract to ensure the operational readiness of F-5 Adversary aircraft of the U.S. Navy. The company said Wednesday the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for F-5 maintenance is valued at $747 million and has a potential seven-year period of performance, including three 12-month options. Work will be perfo...
Mattermost has named Leigh Dow, a marketing and growth executive, as chief marketing officer. The collaboration platform provider said Monday Dow will oversee Mattermost’s global marketing strategy, drive growth efforts, expand brand presence and advance the development of public-private partnerships and public policy to facilitate the delivery of...
B&A has announced a strategic partnership with DFW Capital Partners to push operational growth throughout the company. By enlisting DFW’s history of providing business development and strategic planning resources, B&A will aim to enhance its technical service offerings and pursue new market opportunities, the McLean, Virginia-base...
Michael Drews, a more than 20-year Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) veteran, has taken on the role of vice president for global situational awareness and NC3 advanced capabilities and mission strategy at the Bethesda, Maryland-based aerospace and defense contractor. He announced his new position in a LinkedIn post published Monday. In this role, Drews wi...
