The United States spends more on research and development than any other country analyzed, investing about 3.6 percent of its gross domestic product, according to a new report from Elsevier examining U.S. research and innovation performance. The analysis compares U.S. research output and investment trends with those of other global economies using d...
Collins Aerospace has secured a $174.1 million contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command to modernize and sustain software systems used on Army Special Operations Aviation aircraft. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract includes cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursement and firm-fixed-price contract line items for the Post Deplo...
Companies previously operating under Converged Security Solutions have been unified under the Evolver brand to form a single enterprise focused on delivering cybersecurity and digital transformation services to federal civilian, national security and commercial customers. As organizations like Evolver unify capabilities to deliver cybersecurity and ...
AeroVironment has secured a three-year, $97.4 million contract through the U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Technology Consortium, or AMTC, to develop the Generative Environment for the Next Era of Spectral Imaging Stimulators, or GENESIS. Initiatives such as the GENESIS program highlight the Army’s efforts to modernize. Gain more i...
DCS is strengthening its position in the aerospace and defense markets with the acquisition of ARCTOS Technology Solutions. DCS said Thursday it will combine ARCTOS’ expertise in aerospace safety, propulsion, advanced manufacturing and technology transition with its engineering and technical services portfolio. “This acquisition ...
Sierra Space has closed a $550 million equity investment led by LuminArx Capital Management, bringing the defense technology company’s valuation to $8 billion. The Colorado-based firm said Thursday the investment also drew participation from existing investors, including General Atlantic, Coatue, Moore Strategic Ventures and Andalusian Privat...
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has named Mike Rucker as vice president of the weapons programs division. In his new role, Rucker will be in charge of the division’s day-to-day operations and the Missile Defense and Advanced Weapons System portfolio, the company said Wednesday. “I’m proud to help guide GA‑EMS’ weapons programs at a...
Government contractors are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence to streamline capture and proposal development, hoping to increase their win rate. However, AI cannot streamline these processes without a strong foundation and user buy-in. Sam Cooper, senior solutions engineer at Procurement Sciences AI, discussed the pillars of successful ...
SentinelOne has appointed Sonalee Parekh, a veteran finance executive in the software and technology sector, as chief financial officer, effective March 24. As companies like SentinelOne strengthen leadership to drive innovation and growth in AI-powered cybersecurity, government and industry leaders continue to explore how emerging technologies are ...
The Defense Intelligence Agency has issued a request for proposals to support the Missile and Space Intelligence Center under the Contract Operations for Missile Evaluation and Testing, or COMET, program valued at up to $14 billion. According to the RFP posted on SAM.gov Monday, the government will award multiple indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quant...
