Safety Certification and Security
DO-178B, DO-178C, DO-254
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Lockheed Martin to build full-scale prototype of cislunar habitat
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA recently awarded Lockheed Martin a Phase II contract to build a prototype of a cislunar --commonly regarded as the deep space between the earth and the moon -- habitat at Kennedy Space Center. Under the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP) habitat study contract, the prototype will integrate evolving technologies that will eventually be used in cislunar orbit to keep astronauts safe while onboard and operate the spacecraft autonomously when unoccupied.
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SAIC wins C4ES task order worth $621 million
RESTON, Va. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management Center officials selected Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) for a task order under the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Enterprise Support (C4ES) worth approximately $621 million.
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Air Force adds GE to $409 million thermal/power/control research contract
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded a spot to General Electric on a potential $409 million contract aimed at research and development on thermal, power, and controls systems for aircraft engines and airframes, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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CAE wins defense contracts valued at more than $139 million
MONTREAL. Canadian training and simulation company CAE has obtained defense contracts -- valued at more than CA$175 million (approximately $139 million) -- to provide simulation products, training services, and in-service support for several global military customers.
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Cobham features PDMs for space applications in product showcase at NSREC
NEW ORLEANS, La. Cobham officials showcased a series of products at this year’s Nuclear Space Radiation Effects Conference (NSREC).
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Cubic Corp. acquires Deltenna Limited, enhances wireless communication capabilities
SAN DIEGO. Cubic Corp. officials acquired the wireless infrastructure company Deltenna Limited, which specializes in the design and delivery of radio and antenna communication solutions. Cubic states the addition of Deltenna will enhance Cubic’s tactical communication and training capabilities by delivering high-capacity data networks within challenging and rigorous environments.
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Navy fires first Tomahawk cruise missiles from new submarine payload tubes
TUCSON, Ariz. The U.S. Navy has test-fired two Tomahawk cruise missiles from new submarine payload tubes on the Virginia-class sub USS North Dakota (SSN-784), reports Raytheon, the maker of the Tomahawk missile. The tests -- run recently in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida -- demonstrated the submarine's ability to load, carry, and vertically launch Tomahawk missiles from the new Block III Virginia Payload Tube.
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F-16 in-flight simulator contract won by Calspan
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. U.S Air Force officials selected Calspan for a five-year contract worth an estimated $20 million.
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German forces to receive Rohde & Schwarz's software-defined radio systems
MUNICH. The German Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVg) selected Rohde & Schwarz to equip an initial 50 command vehicles with the company's joint radio system, also known as SVFuA. The SVFuA is an advance measure in the “Mobile Tactical Communications” (MoTaKo) program for digitizing tactical communications within the German armed forces.
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Ultra Electronics to acquire Sparton Corp. for $23.50 per share
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. Ultra Electronics Holdings plc officials entered into a merger agreement with Sparton Corp. in which Ultra will acquire Sparton for $23.50 per share in cash.
Lisa Daigle, Assistant Managing Editor
Mariana Iriarte, Technology Editor
Lisa Daigle, Assistant Managing Editor
Mariana Iriarte, Technology Editor
Mariana Iriarte, Technology Editor
Lisa Daigle, Assistant Managing Editor
Mariana Iriarte, Technology Editor
Mariana Iriarte, Technology Editor