Battlespace IT

Raytheon modernizes Navy, Marine Corps air-traffic systems

Upgrade will improve a mobile system that provides air-traffic services for the rapid deployment of troops and equipment.

Raytheon developing software for Navy, others' radar systems

U.S., Australian Navy gain lion’s share of contract work.

General Dynamics' specialized computers going to Navy, Australia

The contractor will supply 80 units for installation on U.S. Navy aircraft and three for the Australian Air Force.

Lockheed buys Utah autopilot manufacturer

Acquiring Procerus adds autopilot, targeting and payload technologies for micro-unmanned aerial systems to Lockheed Martin's offerings.

Air Force planning ahead for cyber future

With a new RFI, the Air Force looks into the future of cyberspace operations.

GDIT wins $73M contract to boost diverse Navy systems

General Dynamics Corp. will provide IT, mechanical, electrical and other systems support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division under an IDIQ contract that has a potential value of $73.3 million.

BAE continues to anchor Navy’s worldwide C4ISR services

The three-year C4ISR task order calls for BAE to provide maintenance, upgrades, logistics, training and sustainment support to ships, boats and vehicles.

DOD looks to unconventional methods in fight against IEDs

The U.S. military's counter-IED agency is focusing on intelligence and robotics in the continuing fight against a critical threat to soldiers' lives.

GD acquisition expands combat vehicle line

General Dynamics Corp. will pay $360 million to buy Force Protection, in a move that bolsters its line of armored vehicles designed to protect against IEDs and other explosive devices.

Lockheed wins $791M contract for AF combat systems IT

Work includes integrating commercial, open source and government software components.

BAE provides computer, software upgrades for AF transports

BAE Systems Inc. will design and test computers for 37 C-130 aircraft under an Air Force Materiel Command contract worth approximately $23 million.

BAE milks tank-cloaking technology

New Adaptiv technology can make a vehicle invisible in the infrared spectrum or make it look like something else, even Bessie the cow.

Teledyne develops new missile testing technologies for DOD

A Teledyne Technologies subsidiary will provide new testing technology for the Missile Defense Agency’s Objective Simulation Framework under a five-year contract with a potential value of $595 million.

NASA to spend $175M on new space technologies

NASA believes new spending will allow the human race to send new spacecraft and humans deeper into space.

SAIC technical services helps Navy run silent, run deep

Science Applications International Corp. will support the Navy with advanced engineering and technical services under a three-year, single-award prime contract that could be worth more than $36 million if all options are exercised.

Raytheon gets Air Force order for secure communications units

Raytheon Co. will supply the Air Force with almost 2,000 additional encrypted communications systems that will cost the military branch $20.7 million.

DRC's twin wins prop up Air Force unmanned aircraft program

Dynamics Research Corp. will continue to provide engineering and technology services to the Air Force, having won a pair of two-year delivery orders worth a combined $24.5 million.