Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyU.S. Air Force to Hold Industry Day This Month on Possible New Standoff Weapon
The U.S. Air Force is mulling whether to develop and build a new standoff weapon and may conduct an analysis of alternatives (AoA). The armaments directorate disruptive futures division of […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDoD Launches Pilot To Leverage Private Sector For Rapid Production Of Critical Technologies
Seeking to leverage private capital to help quickly scale production of critical technologies with both commercial and military uses, the Defense Department on Monday said it has launched a manufacturing […]
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InternationalL3Harris Details VAMPIRE Weapon System Included In New Ukraine Security Aid Deal
L3Harris [LHX] has confirmed it makes the “VAMPIRE” counter-drone system included in the U.S.’ new $3 billion Ukraine security aid package and said it’s confident it can deliver the capability […]
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SpaceL3Harris Pursuing Early Materials Acquisition for SDA Tracking Layer Satellites
The fiscal year 2022 defense appropriations law provided $550 million for the Space Development Agency (SDA) to accelerate development of the Tracking Layer to support U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and an […]
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CyberCISA Outlines Post-Quantum Security Priorities For Critical Infrastructures
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday identified three areas where stakeholders of the nation’s most vital functions must be engaged to begin securing digital communications ahead of […]
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Advanced / Transformational Technology
GE, Pratt & Whitney, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman Receive NGAP Contracts
Five companies–General Electric [GE], Raytheon Technologies‘ Pratt & Whitney [RTX], Boeing [BA], Lockheed Martin [LMT], and Northrop Grumman [NOC]–are receiving contracts under an umbrella, $975 million effort for the prototype […]
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GAO Advises DoD Prioritize Development of GPS Alternatives
While the Pentagon has undertaken 11 alternatives to GPS efforts, DoD’s Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Oversight Council has emphasized the envisioned move to the anti-jamming, anti-spoofing, encrypted M-code signal […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyJoby Aviation Signs Expanded Contract With Department of Defense
Joby Aviation recently expanded its existing contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The U.S. Marine Corps now joins the Army, Navy, and Air Force in testing and exploring […]
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ArmySenior Army Officials See New Hybrid-Electric Bradley Prototype, Cite ‘Silent Watch’ Capability
Senior Army officials recently viewed a demonstration of the service’s first prototype of a hybrid-electric Bradley fighting vehicle, with the delivery of two test systems planned for September. Lt. Gen. […]
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Business/FinancialNew Solid Rocket Motor Entrant, X-Bow, Expects To Be On First Programs Within A Year
X-Bow Systems, the first new entrant in decades into the U.S. solid rocket motor business, is expecting to ramp up on one or more programs in the coming six to […]