Advanced / Transformational Technology
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SpaceSDA Readies for Second Award for Tranche 2, Transport Layer Alpha Satellites After York Space Systems’ Win
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) expects to award a second contract, possibly next week, for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Alpha satellites after the announcement last week by […]
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ArmyArmy Readies Prototype Solicitation For eLRV, Future Production Deal May Cover 1,500 Vehicles
The Army’s potential production contract for the future Electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (eLRV) may be worth an estimated $672 million and cover production of nearly 1,500 vehicles, according to the […]
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CongressHASC CITI Chair Cites Concern DoD’s Replicator Plan May Move Funds Away From Munitions
A lead House Armed Services Committee lawmaker on Thursday cited concern that the Pentagon’s new Replicator initiative to field thousands of attritable autonomous systems over the next two years could […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Force Examining Industry Capacity to Build Small Communications Satellites for GEO
U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) is to examine industry capacity to build small, “highly maneuverable” geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) communications satellites having a power level of three kilowatts […]
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SpaceU.S. Air Force Examining Complementary Positioning, Navigation and Timing Systems
To help counter disruption of the Global Positioning System (GPS), the U.S. Air Force is examining whether to buy complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems. The service is “seeking […]
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SpaceBlackSky to Develop Automated Target Recognition Under AFWERX Contract
BlackSky Technology [BKSY] said on Oct. 16 that it has won a Space Development Agency contract through the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s AFWERX innovation arm to help track forces […]
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AM General Unveils Hybrid-Electric Humvee Concept
AM General has unveiled a hybrid-electric concept of the Humvee, which the company said showcases potential for a “quickly-fieldable solution” in the vehicle electrification space. Brian Kuykendall, AM General’s executive […]
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SpaceDISA Announces Four New Awardees for Proliferated LEO Services
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) have awarded four contracts to Honeywell‘s [HON] aerospace division, AT&T [T], Iridium Communications [IRDM], and Lynk […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyGM Defense, Anduril Partnering To Work On ‘Disruptive Technology’
A GM Defense [GM[ official has said the company’s new teaming agreement with Anduril Industries will focus on developing “disruptive technology” to meet emerging battlefield needs. The two firms announced […]
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ArmyArmy Wants Robotic Combat Vehicle Ecosystem With Control Platforms, New Payloads
As the Army moves out on its effort to build Robotic Combat Vehicles (RCVs), a lead official has said he wants to develop an ecosystem for the capability that brings […]