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.

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.

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.

Administration moves to scrap FCS in existing form

The Defense Department’s chief arms buyer, Ashton Carter, said May 18 the administration was on the verge of canceling the entire Army Future Combat Systems program in its present form, according to media reports.

Lockheed to aid Air Force radar development

Lockheed Martin Corp. will assist the Air Force with the technology development phase of the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar under a new contract.

Napolitano plans to spend millions for IT

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano told a House committee today about DHS' plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in IT systems.

L-1 installs full-hand ID biometrics system in Texas

L-1 Identity Solutions upgrades Texas’ biometrics identification system under a $2.5 million contract.

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.

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.

SRA provides FAA with airport traffic control technology

SRA International wins a $20 million contract to provide the Federal Aviation Administration with air traffic control technology for small and midsize airports.

Raytheon to help DOD detect land mines and tunnels

Raytheon will assist the Defense Department detect land mines and tunnels under a $19 million contract from DARPA.

Defense contractors see mixed impact from Gates proposals

Defense contractors see potential gains, losses under Gates' plan

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.

CBP seeks program assistance for SBInet

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking for a contractor to help manage the SBInet virtual fence and other border surveillance projects.

L-1 supplies Army with portable recognition devices

L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. will supply the Army with handheld identification detection devices under a new contract.

Airports to get stimulus funds

The Homeland Security Department will be distributing $1 billion in stimulus funding to airports.

Jacobs to assist Air Force with sensor technology evaluations

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. will help the Air Force test and evaluate its sensor technologies under an eight-year contract that has a potential value of $19.7 million.

Army issues sources-sought notice for missile technology

The Army Space and Missile Defense Command envisions a five-year, multiple-award contract with a combined ceiling of $15 billion.

CACI assists Army with infrared and night vision programs

CACI International Inc. will support the Army’s infrared and night vision programs under a three-year task order worth an estimated $40 million.