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Latest Federal & Government Contracting Companies' News Coverage
Hear about the latest product and service offerings from the government contracting industry’s leading providers. The Government Technology News section highlights developments in aerospace, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, defense, C4ISR, cloud, hypersonics, and space.
GE Aviation has selected BAE Systems to provide equipment needed for a NASA research project aimed at developing a megawatt-class hybrid electronic propulsion system for single-aisle aircraft. As part of the GE-led initiative, BAE said Thursday it will design, test and produce energy management components including controls, cables and batteries for the hybrid electric technology […] More
AeroVironment will provide the Ukrainian defense ministry with over 100 Quantix Recon unmanned aircraft systems to help its military with intelligence gathering missions. The company said Tuesday its donation also includes drone operational training services as Ukraine continues to defend its homeland amid the Russian invasion. Quantix Recon is a fully automated UAS that is […] More
In the latest Executive Spotlight interview, Stefan Becker, senior vice president and business unit leader at CGI Federal, spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the technology trends that are influencing the civilian and federal regulatory agency space as well as how CGI is meeting the needs of their customers. In addition, Becker also discussed the challenges that civilian agencies are facing as reliance on […] More
Raytheon Technologies has selected CAES to provide line replaceable units for the U.S. Navy’s AN/SPY-6 radar system. CAES said Tuesday the hardware production and sustainment award from Raytheon’s missiles and defense business came after it completed the low-rate initial production phase as part of the Navy’s Air & Missile Defense Radar program. “The HP&S award […] More
Shine Technologies will use its neutron generator platform to study, create and test a prototype of a contraband detection tool under a potential 42-month, $16.8 million contract from the Department of Homeland Security. The company said Wednesday the development of the neutron-based technology is meant to support DHS’ detection and identification of illegal narcotics and […] More
BlueHalo has announced the delivery of its laser weapon platform, LOCUST, to the U.S. Army for integration into the service’s Palletized High Energy Laser system. The P-HEL program launched by the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office seeks to address the increasing threat posed by small unmanned aircraft systems through the development of counter-sUAS […] More
Jeffrey Sheehan, director of Space Programs at Jacobs Rapid Solutions, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding how recent partnerships have helped the company’s customers to drive innovation and new capabilities toward their missions. In addition, Sheehan discussed how the recent implementations of The Buffalo Group, BlackLynx and other acquisitions have benefited Jacobs Rapid Solutions as well as his […] More
TechnoMile has released new cloud-based tools designed to help companies manage post-contract award risk and compliance efforts when doing business with government, aerospace and defense organizations. The integrated Growth and Governance Risk and Compliance Suites offer capabilities for contract teaming matchmaking, performance scoring, calendar tracking, conflict of interest vetting, and obligation and closeout management, the […] More
Lockheed Martin said it is in discussions with the Department of Defense about ramping up the production of weapons meant for Ukraine as the Eastern European country fights Russian invasion, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Jim Taiclet, CEO of Lockheed and a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, and other chief executives from major defense contractors […] More
The Department of Defense has moved its award date for a multibillion-dollar enterprise cloud capability from April to December but information technology experts have maintained that a delay is not unusual considering the complexity of a multi-vendor approach. Robert Carey, president of Cloudera‘s government solutions business, told FedScoop that DOD needs to coordinate with the […] More
Booz Allen Hamilton looks to boost its edge analytics capabilities through a strategic investment in Reveal Technology, a Silicon Valley-headquartered company that combines computer vision, artificial intelligence and edge computing technologies to support warfighter operations. The firm said Tuesday its Digital Battlespace technology will gain additional capabilities from Farsight software platform that is developed by […] More
The U.S. Army has approved the use of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, which is outfitted with Northrop Grumman’s OpenLift integrated digital cockpit, for operations during all meteorological conditions. Northrop said Monday the Instrument Flight Rules Airworthiness Release expands the flight envelope of the UH-60V, an upgraded model of the Army’s UH-60M helicopter that has […] More
