General Dynamics faces tough negotiations to build Navy ships

General Dynamics and the Navy continue contract talks for two destroyers.

333 join Navy's Seaport-E contract

Another 333 contractors have been added to the Navy's huge IT services contract.

TASC pipes aboard retired admiral to steer new programs unit

Retired Navy Vice Adm. Thomas Kilcline Jr. has joined TASC Inc. as vice president of its newly formed Naval Programs unit.

Senate outlines $6.4B in cuts to defense spending

The Senate Armed Services Committee is calling for $6.4 billion in defense spending cuts as it pushes forward its proposed DOD authorization for full Senate consideration.

Former DOD deputy undersecretary of defense joins ICF

ICF International Inc. has recruited Lynda Davis, a former deputy undersecretary of defense to lead the company's service member, veteran and family initiative.

Raytheon assesses, repairs Navy jam-proof communications system

Raytheon Co. will provide the Navy with communications logistics support for its Extremely High Frequency Satellite Program under a $51.6 million contract.

Navy sets timeline for $16B in IT projects

The Navy makes progress on CANES and NGEN, announcing a timeline for RFPs and awards worth $16.4 billion.

Defense cuts create small business opportunities

Small business may be able to leverage major defense cuts into innovation opportunities.

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.

SEALs call in reinforcements for website

Navy seeking contractor to bolster its website.

Kratos’ tech support continues at Navy warfare center

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc. will continue providing engineering and technical support for various Navy, Marine Corps and joint weapons and munitions programs at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division under a five-year, $126 million contract.

Alion designs game to train sailors for new position

Alion Science and Technology has won a three-year Navy task order worth $4.6 million to design a PC-based training game.

Sentek captures $70M Navy command and control contract

Sentek Global will furnish systems engineering and technical assistance to the Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command under a new contract.

SAIC to devise corrosion lifecycle research program for DOD

Science Applications International Corp. will devise a lifecycle research program for the Defense Department under a five-year Navy task order under the SeaPort e-contract valued at more than $41 million.

General Dynamics produces new computers for Navy aircraft

General Dynamics Corp. will produce the latest version of its advanced onboard computers for installation in select Navy aircraft under a $17.9 million contract.

New Navy review board will stand watch for fraudulent contract behavior

Charges of alleged bribery of a public official in connection with a kickback scandal involving millions of dollars in Navy funds have prompted the creation of a contract review board.

ManTech granted Navy extension for warfare analysis, software upgrade

ManTech International Corp. has won a $17.5 million Navy award that calls for a range of IT services under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.

Alion wins award for Navy warfare systems assistance

Alion Science and Technology Corp. has won a five-year, $200 million delivery order to provide professional support services to the Navy Program Executive Office - Integrated Warfare Systems.

Japan and our response -- some questions

How will America's ability to help other countries in crisis change in an era of spending cuts? And what does that do to our global image?

Navy's strategy for the $50B NGEN program is too risky, auditors say

A new report calls for the Navy to stop funding its next-generation networking program until it reviews alternative acquisition strategies.