Software developer Rebellion Defense announced that it has secured a contract to enhance the U.S. Navy’s target recognition capabilities. Won through the Tradewinds marketplace, the contract involves the delivery of Rebellion’s Iris software to sailors, helping them improve target recognition and tracking capabilities. The Modular Open Systems approach-compliant software offers a wide range of capabilities, […] Read more
The Space Development Agency has tapped Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company based in El Segundo, California, to build eight satellites for integration into the Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter program of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, a mesh satellite communications network. Millennium’s satellite constellation will contribute sensors to the FOO Fighter program, which will complement […] Read more
David McKeown of the U.S. Department of Defense is handpicked by the Potomac Officers Club as the opening keynote speaker at the 2024 Cyber Summit. He has valuable insights on cyber’s pervasive and burgeoning impact across the federal government. Learn more about David McKeown’s professional journey as a foremost defense and cyber leader. […] Read more
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency plans to improve three of its cyber defense programs for critical infrastructures, particularly the systems against Chinese cyberattacks, Jen Easterly, CISA director, told a hearing of the House Appropriations homeland security subcommittee on Tuesday. Easterly, a 2024 Wash100 award winner, pointed out to the lawmakers that the improvement plan […] Read more
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Rebellion Defense a subcontract to provide continuous automated testing for the Cloud One platform’s web applications. Rebellion Nova will provide Cloud One with on-demand security testing throughout the entire software development lifecycle, allowing the platform to identify and rectify vulnerabilities early in the process and improve the overall security […] Read more
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Oshkosh Defense a $40 million contract for additional Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires unmanned ground vehicles. The ROGUE-Fires UGVs are designed specifically for the Marines and leverage existing joint light tactical vehicle technologies to provide off-road mobility and a significant payload capacity to accommodate various weapon systems, […] Read more
Steve Escaravage, executive vice president of Booz Allen Hamilton’s global defense business, has encouraged the American industry to address data-sharing challenges in support of defense missions. According to Escaravage, a 2024 Wash100 awardee, a 4×24 member and a former Potomac Officers Club speaker, tech innovators should refer to the latest National Defense Strategy to determine […] Read more
Sigma Defense has acquired Herndon, Virginia-based EWA, an electronic warfare solutions developer with more than 47 years of industry experience and five current locations across the United States. In an earlier move to boost its capabilities to support the Department of Defense’s Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control program, Sigma Defense announced its acquisition […] Read more
The Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency are teaming up to develop the Vulnerability Disclosure Program for the Defense Industrial Base. Also known as DIB-VDP, the voluntary and free program aims to enhance the cybersecurity posture of companies supporting the DIB, as defined by 32 Code of Federal […] Read more
The Defense Health Agency has announced its plan to modernize the Military Health System through a solicitation for commercial technology solutions. According to a press release, the DHA describes the solution it is targeting as a “digital front door” that integrates seamlessly with current infrastructure, prioritizes data-driven insights and allows for rapid adaptation, Nextgov/FCW reported. […] Read more
