Posts from ExecutiveBiz for 03/24/2016

Joe Mertens: Sirius Computer Solutions Targets Federal Network Security Market With Force 3 Buy

Sirius Computer Solutions has agreed to purchase Crofton, Maryland-based security firm Force 3 for an undisclosed sum to expand Sirius’ portfolio of computer networking and security offerings for the federal sector…

SAIC Subcontracts Sypris Subsidiary for ICBM Silo Encryption Tech

Science Applications International Corp. has awarded a subcontract to a Sypris Solutions subsidiary to design and develop an electronic encryption device to control access to land-based intercontinental ballistic missile silos…

DARPA Launches Competition on Machine-Learning Platforms for EM Spectrum Collaboration

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has unveiled a three-year competition that seeks to develop machine-learning platforms designed to allow civilian and military wireless devices to gain access to the electromagnetic spectrum…

S2, MSU Lab to Support EW Tech Devt for Navy as BAE Subcontractors

S2 Corp. and Montana State University’s Spectrum Lab have been awarded a $4.5 million subcontract from BAE Systems to provide a radio frequency sensor system to the Office of Naval Research. MSU said Wednesday it will deliver a wideband radio frequency sensor Extreme Bandwidth Analyzer and Correlator alongside S2 to support BAE’s Full-Spectrum Staring Receiver electronic warfare technology initiative…

Transocean Renews Harris CapRock Contract for Fleetwide Satellite Connectivity

Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has renewed a multiyear contract with Harris CapRock Communications to deliver satellite communications services for the former’s entire fleet. Harris said Wednesday its Harris CapRock One system will work to boost the bandwidth, for fleet connectivity and support pricing flexibility…

Navy Awards Virus Testing Contract to Center for Disease Detection

The U.S. Navy has awarded the Center for Disease Detection a potential $49 million contract for blood testing services that work to detect HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The contract covers testing of active-duty and reserve Navy and U…

NASA to Host International Space Apps Challenge in April; Deborah Diaz Comments

NASA will host an international challenge that aims to produce technologies that contribute to space exploration efforts that could benefit life on Earth. Participants from 72 countries will work to develop mobile applications, hardware, software, data visualizations and other platforms during the International Space Apps Challenge from April 22 to 24, the space agency said Wednesday…

Reuters: Japan Meets With Western Defense Contractors for New Fighter Jet Program

Japan has met with Western defense contractors including Boeing and Lockheed Martin for a potential “next generation” of fighter jets in an effort to enhance the country’s air presence, Reuters reported Tuesday…