A General Atomics subsidiary has launched a project to equip a company-built military unmanned aerial system with a high-energy laser technology, Defense One reported Wednesday. Defense One quoted Michael Perry, vice president of mission systems at General Atomics’ aeronautical systems unit, as saying the business is developing a laser module for the Avenger drone through […] More

General Atomics‘ electromagnetic systems business recently helped the Missile Defense Agency demonstrate a targeting platform designed for use with the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft system. The company said Friday it tested the MDA’s Airborne Tracking and Targeting System in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise or RIMPAC that took place around the Hawaiian Islands from late June […] More

DJI and Seagate have partnered to develop technologies for unmanned aerial vehicle operators to store, download, manage and share large amounts of data from UAV missions. Both companies aim to help address the data requirements of UAV users as drone camera systems gain resolution and flight times increase, Seagate said Wednesday. Michael Perry, director of strategic partnerships at DJI, said the […] More

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Air Force Research Laboratory will perform in January live-fire tests on a General Atomics-built laser weapon that works to generate up to 150 kilowatts of energy, Breaking Defense reported Monday. Richard Whittle writes the High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System based-laser platform will be test-fired at various aerial […] More

Northrop Grumman addresses the most challenging issues in space, aeronautics, defense, and cyberspace to fulfill the ever-changing needs of its customers worldwide. The company’s workforce uses science, technology, and engineering daily to design and deliver innovative systems, services, and products. About Northrop Grumman Corporation Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology […] More

Deltek will host project-based business professionals during its annual customer conference, Deltek Insight 2020 from Sept. 15 to 16, 2020. Deltek’s free virtual event will unite professionals to educate and collaborate, Deltek announced on Wednesday. Insight will feature engaging sessions and unique networking opportunities, where professionals will discuss and interact with experts in breakout sessions, presented by Deltek product experts, customer peers and industry leaders.

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The government services market started to get a glimpse of what would eventually become an ongoing landscape shift in October 2014 when Engility Holdings announced its $1.3 billion acquisition of fellow Chantilly, Va.-based contractor TASC, a deal which closed in February 2015. Since the TASC deal was announced, companies in the government services space have […] More