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Charles River Analytics Helps Missile Defense Agency Automate Software Evaluation Process

Charles River Analytics completed a Small Business Innovation Research Phase 1 contract centered on the automation of the Missile Defense Agency’s software compliance evaluation process. The project, which was awarded in December 2021, sought a tool to facilitate compliance with the MDA Assurance Provisions for software products, Charles River said Tuesday. To aid the agency’s […] More

by Jamie Bennet January 11, 2023, 11:58 am
in C4ISR, News

Boeing Hands Over Ground-based Missile Interceptors to MDA

The Missile Defense Agency has officially accepted two new Ground-based Interceptors from Boeing at its facility in Fort Greely, Alaska. The interceptors are part of the Service Life Extension Program for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense anti-ballistic missile system, the company said Monday. “The Ground-Based Interceptors remain the only operationally deployed missile component of GMD. These […] More

by Jamie Bennet December 21, 2022, 11:50 am
in Executive Moves, News

Mark Henrie Promoted to Jacobs Division VP, Deputy GM of Missile Defense Group

Mark Henrie, who joined Jacobs in 2015 after a nearly one-decade career at the Missile Defense Agency, has been elevated to the positions of division vice president and deputy general manager at the company’s missile defense group. Prior to his promotion, Henrie was director of event and warfighting support in Jacobs’ Colorado Springs office. He […] More

by Regina Garcia December 5, 2022, 11:41 am
in Contract Awards, News

SAIC Books Follow-On Missile Defense System Analytical Support Contract

Science Applications International Corp. has received a five-year, $39.6 million follow-on contract to help the Missile Defense Agency’s Quick Reaction Team research, develop and test the U.S. military’s missile defense system. SAIC will perform trade studies, generate technical reports and data inputs and provide advisory and analytical services to support the development and deployment of […] More

by Naomi Cooper September 12, 2022, 4:23 am
in Contract Awards, News, Space

MDA Taps SciTec to Support Space Data Exploitation Software Development

Non-traditional small business SciTec will provide the Missile Defense Agency with space data exploitation-related support services under a potential $10.7 million Small Business Innovation Research Phase III contract. The contractor will help MDA develop, apply and transition SDE software and support test and data analysis activities through September 2027, the Department of Defense said Friday. […] More

by Christine Thropp September 6, 2022, 10:36 am
in Government Technology, News

Lockheed Demos Prototype Comms Tech for Next Generation Interceptor Program

Lockheed Martin has made progress with its Next Generation Interceptor commitment after verifying the capability of the defense system’s communication technology to function through adverse environments while in flight. The defense and aerospace company completed a prototype testing of the interceptor’s communication radio technology, which can help raise in-flight situation awareness and therefore enable the […] More

by Regina Garcia August 9, 2022, 11:51 am
in Industry News, Executive Spotlight

Executive Spotlight: Aidis Zunde, COO of Yorktown Systems Group

Aidis Zunde, chief operating officer of Yorktown Systems Group, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the transition he made from the U.S. military to the public sector as well as the core values of the company’s culture that drive the long term success of its workforce and growth initiatives in the federal landscape during the latest Executive Spotlight interview. You […] More

by William McCormick August 2, 2022, 11:56 am
in Government Technology, News

US Hypersonics Development Shifting Again Toward Interceptor Capabilities

The United States is engaged in a critical race to develop hypersonic weapons; the country’s main competitors, China and Russia, have surged ahead in their development and deployment of advanced hypersonics, leaving the U.S. hastening to catch up. The Navy and the Army are developing two hypersonic weapons, the intermediate-range Conventional Prompt Strike and the […] More

by Summer Myatt July 7, 2022, 11:39 am
in Contract Awards, News

Corvid Technologies Secures Follow-On Contract to Support MDA Test Flights

Defense and space company Corvid Technologies has received a potential five-year, $44 million contract to develop mathematical algorithms as well as provide computational and range safety analysis for the Missile Defense Agency’s flight test activities. The sole awardee will receive firm-fixed-price task orders under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, the Department of Defense said Thursday. The task orders will continue […] More

by Kacey Roberts June 27, 2022, 11:57 am
in Government Technology, News

GAO: MDA Should Obtain Independent Tech Risk Assessment for Glide Phase Interceptor

The Government Accountability Office has recommended that the undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment at the Department of Defense ensure that the Missile Defense Agency gets an independent technical risk assessment and cost estimate for the Glide Phase Interceptor program prior to transitioning to the product development phase. GAO said Thursday it made the recommendation after […] More

by Jane Edwards June 21, 2022, 12:09 pm
in Government Technology, News

Lockheed Tests PAC-3 Missile Interceptor’s Performance With Army’s THAAD Defense Platform

Lockheed Martin demonstrated integrated operations with its PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor and the U.S. Army’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Weapon System during a recent missile testing in New Mexico. PAC-3 MSE launched off the THAAD system to hit a tactical ballistic missile target for the first time without help from a Patriot fire […] More

by Angeline Leishman March 30, 2022, 11:58 am
in Industry News, News, Wash100

Parsons President, CEO Carey Smith Awarded 4th Wash100 Recognition

Executive Mosaic has presented Carey Smith, president, CEO and incoming chairwoman of Parsons, a 2022 Wash100 Award in recognition of her efforts in driving internal investment and federal segment growth strategy. This marks the fourth year that Smith has been included in Executive Mosaic’s annual list of the most notable executives and officials in the […] More

by Christine Thropp March 30, 2022, 11:54 am

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