BIO-key buy might be first of many for InterAct

The $11 million purchase of BIO-key International Inc.'s law enforcement division is likely only the first of several to come for InterAct911 Mobile Systems Inc.

BAE aims to help DARPA improve targeting urban enemies

BAE Systems will work with DARPA to expand the accuracy of geospatial analysis for targeting enemies under a contract worth $7.1 million.

Alion amps up RF spectrum services for NOAA

Alion Science and Technology will supply a wide range of radio frequency spectrum services to NOAA under a five-year, $4.4 million contract.

BIO-key to sell its law enforcement division to InterAct

BIO-key International Inc. plans to sell its Law Enforcement Division to InterAct911 Mobile Systems, Inc.

Northrop unit will provide geospatial solutions to Navy

3001 International Inc., a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corp., will assist the Navy with geospatial solutions under a five-year contract with a potential total value of $15 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.

SAIC sows software development for USDA

SAIC will provide software assistance and other technical services to the USDA under a five-year contract worth as much as $13 million.

Iridium will build communications system for Marines

Iridium Government Services LLC will expand the Marine Corps’ communications capabilities under a five-year contract worth $21.68 million.

NOAA establishes satellite data climate institute

A national consortium led by the University of Maryland has won a contract to use satellite observations to detect and monitor climate change.

Harris builds next gen satellite ground system for NOAA

Harris Corp. will provide a complete, end-to-end ground satellite solution for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under a 10-year contract that has a potential value of $736 million.

DAI turns dreams into reality

Development Alternatives Inc.'s Steven O’Connor talked to Staff Writer Doug Beizer about the company's aid projects and the role of technology in international development.

Harris will modernize Army satellite terminals

The company will provide satellite modernization services to the Army under a 10-year, $600 million contract.

Mapmakers face stiff tax burden

Mapping and surveying contractors will be hit with a 13 percent withholding of income tax from their federal contracts, a trade association official says.

Northrop wins navigation technology contract

Devices for Korean military vehicles combine inertial sensors with an odometer and GPS data to provide accurate three-dimensional position.

Raytheon makes executive moves in space business

William Hart has been named vice president for space systems at Raytheon Co.'s Space and Airborne Systems division, succeeding Brian Arnold, who was appointed vice president for space strategy.

Northrop Grumman, Global Security team on alert systems

Northrop Grumman Corp. is teaming up with Global Security Systems Corp. to fulfill the requirements of a federal alert and public warning system that communicates with cell phones, computers, GPS, wireless devices and other consumer devices.