By Eric Hoover, director of U.S. programs, TCOM LP The Growing Role of Aerostats in Border Security Border security and defending the homeland from unmanned systems and low-flying threats are enduring national security priorities. These missions are best served by a multi-layered approach, where aerostat systems play a vital role. Modernized ae...
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, a $205.1 million contract modification to acquire MK 15 Close-In Weapon Systems upgrades, conversions, overhauls and related equipment. MK 15 Weapons Systems Contract Details The Department of Defense said Friday the company will conduct work for the firm-fixed-price contract at Lou...
DC Capital Partners-backed Valkyrie Enterprises has bought Optical Sciences Corp. for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its missile defense and space sensor test capabilities. Providing Hardware-In-The-Loop Test Support Across DOD Huntsville, Alabama-based OSC provides electro-optical and infrared scene projector and test systems to su...
Eric Chewning has been appointed executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy at HII. New Responsibilities The Arlington, Virginia-based all-domain defense provider said Thursday the expanded role aligns with its maritime and advanced technology development strategy, which focuses on enhancing shipbuilding capabiliti...
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $1.7 billion contract to deliver the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers full rate production lots 13 through 17, the Department of Defense said Thursday. Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II Contract Scope Under the firm-fixed-price co...
The Defense Logistics Agency has begun soliciting industry feedback as part of the open season for a potential 10-year, $3.2 billion contract to acquire command, control, computers, communications, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or C5ISR, equipment and services to support the U.S. Army’s Communications-Electronics Comman...
Lawmakers are moving forward with reforming how the U.S. sells weapon systems to allies to help the U.S. get advanced technologies such as unmanned systems into the hands of partner nations faster. The House Foreign Affairs Committee in late July progressed a number of legislative packages that had provisions to incentivize U.S. capabilities an...
Swingtech announced on LinkedIn Wednesday that Farhan Khan has been appointed chief AI transformation officer. Khan brings over 24 years of experience in the government and private sectors. He has deep knowledge of IT operations, application development, cloud computing, digital transformation, enterprise architecture and innovation across...
Lockheed Martin will serve as the principal contractor for the potential $500 million foreign military sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and related equipment to Bahrain. The U.S. State Department recently approved Bahrain’s FMS request, which is expected to improve the defense capabilities of the country against current and f...
As the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit approaches on August 26, anticipation is building for a fireside chat featuring two leaders at the nexus of defense, digital modernization and strategic innovation: Navy chief information officer and two-time Wash100 Award winner Jane Rathbun and Seekr Director of Business Dev...
