DOD seeks commercial satellite guidance from industry

The Defense Department wants information from providers of commercial satellite services regarding their ability to support future military communications requirements.

ITT wins $363M Army radio system deal

ITT Corp. will furnish continuing support for the Army’s Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System.

Deepwater can't shake DOJ's watchful eye

The Justice Department has declined to intervene to date but continues to examine allegations raised in the Deepwater False Claims Act lawsuit.

Deepwater whistle-blower 'has a conscience,' attorney says

The engineer who blew the whistle on alleged shoddy practices in the Coast Guard's Deepwater project took action because of his own conscience, his attorney said today.

M&A activity among midtier companies likely to pick up

Gradual improvements in the nation's economy will produce an increasingly favorable environment in the coming months for mergers and acquisitions in the defense and government services markets.

General Dynamics snaps up Axsys Technologies

A General Dynamics unit will acquire Axsys Technologies Inc., a developer of electro-optical and infrared sensors and systems and surveillance and reconnaissance cameras, for $643 million.

General Dynamics steams ahead with Navy sealift deal

General Dynamics Information Technology has received a $47 million contract from the Navy's Military Sealift Command.

Northrop bids on next phase of Army missile defense project

Northrop Grumman Corp. submitted a bid this month for the second round of a competition to serve as the prime contractor for an integrated Army air and missile defense system.

Deepwater in trouble, watchdog says

The Coast Guard accepted the first National Security Cutter under Deepwater without completing operational tests, according to a watchdog group.

CACI award will support Army software acquisition program

CACI International Inc. will support the Army with software acquisition and life cycle management under a new three-year task order worth $38 million.

Harris builds mobile radio muscle with Tyco wireless deal

Harris Corp. builds muscle in the mobile communications market through the purchase of Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems for $675 million.

Diversification keeps L-3 steady

With a variety of business units providing a wide range of services to the government, L-3 doesn't rely on any one market segment for its growth.

Northrop to assist Air Force with space control

Northrop Grumman Information Technology will support Air Force space control capabilities under a new contract.

Lockheed assembles CANES team

Lockheed Martin Corp. is partnering with four information technology companies to pursue the Navy’s Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services contracting opportunity.

Booz Allen wins pair of military contracts

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. has won two contracts to provide information assurance and intelligence support services to the U.S. military.

Boeing unit pulls in special ops UAS deal

A Boeing Co. unit has won a large contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command to deliver a mid-endurance unmanned aircraft system.

Lockheed team to develop surveillance radar

Lockheed Martin Corp. has won a prime contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to design, build and flight test a model of a high-altitude, autonomous airship featuring advanced radar for theaterwide surveillance and tracking.

Northrop, SAIC win DARPA contracts to develop military technology

Northrop Grumman and SAIC to develop terahertz power amplifier technology for military applications.

Three to develop Army ground communications gear

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Raytheon Co. and Rockwell Collins will each provide 10 prototypes for the program.

Raytheon wins Army radio deal

Raytheon Co. will supply high-speed radios that deliver video and data to the Army under a new contract.