Rockwell Collins gets Canadian Navy networking deal

Rockwell Collins will provide networking technology to the Canadian Navy for tactical networks.

The hunt is on for cyberwarriors

A new program tries to find young people that could meet the government's need for more highly skilled cybersecurity professionals.

Former Harris exec named as chief operating officer at Applied Signal Technology

Former Harris Corp. executive Mark Andersson has joined Applied Signal Technology Inc. as chief operating officer.

Raytheon's rise in profits reflects new world order

Second-quarter earnings reports reveal defense contractors that are focused heavily on high-tech capabilities needed for fighting insurgencies are doing better than those more heavily invested in conventional warfare.

QinetiQ to design common robotic controller for Marines

QinetiQ North America will develop a single robotic controller that Marine Corps ground troops could use to operate unmanned vehicles and sensors under a $2.1 million Navy contract.

NCI boosts Air Force transport network in Hawaii

NCI Inc. will provide transport network assistance to the Air Force under a task order worth an estimated $3.6 million.

Lockheed locks in buy of Gyrocam Systems

Lockheed Martin has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gyrocam Systems LLC, a developer and supplier of gyro-stabilized optical surveillance systems for the military. The financial terms were not disclosed.

General Dynamics wins Navy sub software control contract

General Dynamics Corp. will provide new control software for the Navy’s submarines under a first-year contract worth $10.2 million.

Alion shores up Navy modeling and simulation services

Alion Science and Technology Corp. is assisting the Navy with modeling and simulation support under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $48.8 million.

DOD: Can virtualization make security more manageable?

Virtualization technology may be used to deal with the Defense Department's network security problems.

General Dynamics to support air defense centers

A General Dynamics unit has won a $67.7 million contract to furnish technology services for air defense systems.

TCS lands Air Force cross-domain contract

Trusted Computer Solutions will provide cryptology assistance to the Air Force under a two-year contract worth $2.1 million.

Trace Systems acquires SynExi

Trace Systems Inc. has completed its acquisition of SynExi LLC, a systems engineering company in Fairfax, Va.

SAIC vows to fight False Claims lawsuit

Science Applications International Corp. plans to strongly defend itself against a whistle-blower lawsuit involving a General Services Administration contract to support naval facility in Mississippi.

Steady flow of defense work continues

Seasoned players such as General Dynamics Corp., ITT Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp. and SAIC maintained a steady pipeline of defense contracts in June.

European communications companies make bid for U.S. sales

Two European communications companies are seeking to increase their share of the U.S. government market by touting the benefits of their videoconferencing and mobile satellite offerings.

QinetiQ to support testing of Marines’ EFV components

QinetiQ North America will assist with the testing of command, control, communications and intelligence functions on the Marine Corps’ expeditionary fighting vehicle under a new contract.

SAIC to support communications infrastructure at Fort Polk

Science Applications International Corp. will provide a variety of information technology support services to the Army base and facilities at Fort Polk, La.

QinetiQ tapped for Marine Corps' battlefield logistics programs

QinetiQ North America will provide a range of support services to the Marine Corps under a three-year contract that has a maximum value of $17.4 million.

CACI will support Army ammunition system

CACI International Inc. will provide program management support to the Army and Marine Corps under a five-year contract with a potential total value of $30 million.