The Department of Defense continues to pursue technological innovation to maintain a competitive edge in an evolving landscape. Integrating edge computing, artificial intelligence and advanced 5G networks into tactical operations represents a strategic move toward enhancing operational capabilities. These advancements aim to enable real-time decisi...
Prescient Edge Corp. has acquired Edge Analytic Solutions to strengthen its presence in the defense intelligence market and expand its capabilities in data sciences, C5ISR and systems integration and portfolio of intelligence analytics platforms for government customers. PEC said Thursday it will operate EAS as a wholly owned subsidiary. “EAS ...
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific has announced plans to conduct a full and open competition for a project to establish a joint consolidated communications center at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. According to a presolicitation notice published Tuesday, the project is estimated to be between $100 million and $250 million. The pr...
Science Applications International Corp. has appointed Josh Sorkin, most recently senior vice president, as chief innovation officer for its Navy business group. In a LinkedIn post published Tuesday, Barbara Supplee, executive VP of Navy business group at SAIC, said Sorkin will also lead Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and U.S. Marine Corp...
Quantum computing is no longer just a theoretical pursuit or the domain of research labs. It has rapidly emerged as a transformative technology poised to revolutionize industries around the globe. Within the defense sector, its potential is both astounding and imperative. Quantum’s applications in national security promise to reshape operation...
Much commotion was made online and in the media over the holiday season regarding reported sightings of unmanned aircraft in the U.S. airspace. In particular, a number of testimonies came from citizens in New Jersey spotting drones in the skies near Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle. In news conferences, the Department of Defens...
The Department of Defense’s fiscal year 2025 budget request offers significant insights for government contractors seeking to align with the department’s priorities. With $143.2 billion allocated to research, development, test and evaluation, this budget emphasizes innovation, modernization and technological advancements aimed at strengtheni...
Northrop Grumman has won a U.S. Navy contract worth approximately $3.5 billion to provide mission-systems integration support for E-130J, the service branch’s new nuclear command, control and communications aircraft. The Navy said Wednesday E-130J will replace the E-6B Mercury aircraft in performing the take charge and move out, or TACAMO, mission...
Lockheed Martin has named Maria Demaree, a more than 30-year company veteran, as senior vice president of enterprise business and digital transformation and chief information officer in a string of leadership appointments. The company said Tuesday Demaree, who currently serves as VP and general manager of Lockheed’s national security space busines...
Boeing has secured a contract modification valued at $1.68 billion to manufacture and deliver seven Lot 13 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Navy. The Department of Defense said Thursday the deal includes foreign military sales of non-recurring engineering for the governments of Canada and Germany. Work will be performed in Se...
