STRATIS selects UMD, MIT labs as IT research partners

They will jointly pursue technology research and development projects to enhance complex computing capabilities.

L-3 completes $210M purchase of optics provider

Acquired firm specializes in submarine photonics systems, visual-landing aids, electro-optical and sensor-cueing systems.

Who won the biggest single award of 2011?

We count down the largest contract awards of fiscal 2011 that went to a single winner. Who captured the biggest prize?

L-3 to pay $210M for optics and sensors maker

Deal expands L-3's base in electro-optical/infrared market, a key strategic growth area for the company.

7 and 7 win $458M Army contract

Large and small contractors will compete for task orders to improve training services for the Army.

With an eye on OCI, L-3 breaks up government units

L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. will spin off several of its government services businesses to create a publicly traded company named Engility, the company announced today.

Will defense firms miss the economic comeback?

Editor Nick Wakeman looks at a Forbes commentary that forecasts gloom for the biggest defense players.

IT work drives L-3's $3.8B Top 100 success

Key contract wins with defense customers helped L-3 retain its market share during tough economic times.

Defense contractors get a cyber assist from NSA

The National Security Agency is offering its scanning tools to protect e-mail and other digital communications for major defense contractors, as part of what could be an escalating cyber war.

RSA confirms its tokens used in Lockheed hack

The complicated attack might have used log-in data obtained via a phishing attack along with algorithm seed numbers taken from RSA to generate new passcodes.

Contractors doubt own security

Cyberattacks on several defense contractors have many in the community worried about security.

More cyberattacks reported; RSA tokens likely involved

Two more defense contractors reportedly have been the victims of attacks similar to the breach at Lockheed Martin Corp., and RSA SecurID tokens are believed to be compromised.

L-3 takes on $300M worth of logistics tasks for Navy, Air Force

L-3 Communications Corp. will provide logistics support to the Navy and Air Force under a series of contracts valued at more than $300 million over five years. The initial contract, valued at $32.9 million, calls for life-cycle support and maintenance of Navy and Air Force C-12 aircraft.

L-3 closes 2010 with acquisition and divestiture

L-3 Communications Corp. was busy the last month of 2010, selling InfraredVision Technology Corp., a manufacturer of camera subassemblies, and acquiring Funa International GmbH, a German supplier of control and safety systems.

L-3 provides Navy with critical tech support

L-3 Services Group is providing engineering and technical support to the Navy under a $17.4 million contract, according to a Defense Department announcement.

Northrop tops rivals to capture $2.6B prize

General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin were among other bidders that Northrop Grumman prevailed against. But speculation is high that protests will be filed.

L-3 strengthens satellite offering with 3Di acquisition

L-3 Communications Corp. has acquired 3Di Technologies LLC, a provider of secure satellite communications. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

L-3 unit will upgrade Marine Corps’ remote sensor system

L-3 Communications Inc. subsidiary L-3 Nova Engineering will provide equipment, upgrades and repairs, and program management services under a $52.8 million Defense Department follow-on contract to support the Marine Corps' Tactical Remote Sensor Systems program.

L-3 locks up purchase of Airborne Technologies

L-3 Communications Corp. has acquired Airborne Technologies Inc., which specializes in aeronautical engineering services for unmanned aircraft systems. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

L-3 division accused of snooping through e-mail

The Air Force is investigating allegations that the company copied and stored e-mail messages to gain a competitive advantage.