Military science

United States Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal has awarded Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Contract for Concept Design for the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Program

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Military science, Survivability, Survival

MIAMI LAKES, Fla., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal has awarded Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) business unit, The Protective Group (TPG) a $60.6M Firm Fixed Price Contract for Phase 2, Concept Design for the U.S. Armys Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Program.

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  • MIAMI LAKES, Fla., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal has awarded Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) business unit, The Protective Group (TPG) a $60.6M Firm Fixed Price Contract for Phase 2, Concept Design for the U.S. Armys Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Program.
  • Mark Edwards, Executive Vice President for Point Blank Enterprises said, We are honored to be selected to participate in this essential Army combat vehicle program.
  • This award reaffirms our ability to assemble and manage diverse technical teams performing complex and innovative collaborative design engineering programs.
  • For nearly 50 years, Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. has been a leading provider of threat protection products engineered to maximize user survivability.

Global Anti-Jamming GPS Market (2021 to 2026) - Featuring Hexagon, Raytheon and Rockwell Collins Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Technology, Other Technology, Global Positioning System, Military technology, Technology, Military science, Electronic countermeasures, Military communications, Radar signal processing, Electronic counter-countermeasure, Satellite navigation device

It reduces the effect of jamming and interference which allows the GPS receiver to operate and function freely and correctly.

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  • It reduces the effect of jamming and interference which allows the GPS receiver to operate and function freely and correctly.
  • There has been a surge in investments and funding, intending to develop and adopt novel GPS anti-jamming technologies for different applications.
  • Major companies and institutions have been investing a considerable sum of capital in the development of novel and advanced anti-jamming solutions.
  • The company has been developing and providing advanced digital and analog GPS anti-jamming systems to the plethora of global military forces.

Logos Technologies Successfully Flight Tests SPRITE Multi-Sensor Pod for Office of Naval Research

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Technology, White House, Federal Government, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Public policy, Security, Homeland security, Photography, Other Defense, Defense, Contracts, Public policy, Government, Surveillance, Military technology, Redkite, Military science, Applied sciences, Science and technology, Infrared imaging, Remote sensing, Spectroscopy, Hyperspectral imaging, Sprite

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210727005050/en/
    The Logos Multi-Modal Sensor Pod houses three sensor modalities in one lightweight pod.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    A U.S. military version of the companys platform-agnostic Multi-Modal Sensor Pod (MMSP), SPRITE was flown on a manned Cessna 337 Super Skymaster.
  • We had SPRITE flying between four and five hours a day for a whole week, said Chris Stellman, lead principal scientist and program manager for Logos Technologies.
  • The SPRITE pod houses an ultra-light Logos Technologies RedKite WAMI sensor, a high-definition spotter camera, and commercial shortwave infrared hyperspectral sensor.

Sentar Wins First Full and Open with NIWC Technical and Engineering Support MAC IDIQ

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Security, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Data management, Defense, Command and control, Military science, Feminism in Ireland, Northern Ireland Women's Coalition, Network-centric warfare, Military, Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Security, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Data management, Defense, Command and control, Military science, Feminism in Ireland, Northern Ireland Women's Coalition, Network-centric warfare, Military

Sentar was awarded a $28M indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quality, multiple-award contract and will compete for task orders through 2028 if all options are exercised.

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  • Sentar was awarded a $28M indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quality, multiple-award contract and will compete for task orders through 2028 if all options are exercised.
  • Valued at up to $68M over seven years, Sentar will provide engineering and technical services in support of networks, communication systems, sensors, applications, and information systems that are currently operational, under development, requiring upgrades or theoretical evolutions in conjunction with NIWC Pacific.
  • This contract allows Sentar to utilize our legacy of expertise in support of NIWC Pacifics net-centric operations, said Manny Lovgren, Vice President of Navy and Marine Corps accounts.
  • We look forward to working alongside our partners at NIWC Pacific in achieving our combined mission in achieving warfighter superiority.

Birdwell Foundation For PTSD Partners With Matthew Marin To Reduce Veteran And First Responder Suicide

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Psychiatry, Medical specialties, Aftermath of war, Military science, Adverse childhood experiences, Abnormal psychology, Military personnel, Veterans' affairs, Post-traumatic stress disorder

"Silent Screams" helps Miami and Houston Police Officers and families understand PTSD and get help before it's too late.

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  • "Silent Screams" helps Miami and Houston Police Officers and families understand PTSD and get help before it's too late.
  • An officer will receive the book, a tool for them and their families to spot red flags in themselves and co-workers.
  • Suicide and divorce rates are at an all-time high within first responders, frequently stemming from PTSD symptoms.
  • Help the Birdwell Foundation for PTSD combat suicide and educate the nation's heroes who serve selflessly every day.

Blue Wolf Releases Dual Mode NVG Blackout Light

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Blackout, Anodizing, Military science, Military, Materials

This new Dual Mode Blackout light is very small in size, made from 6061 aluminum with a black anodized finished and provides excellent lighting for all rugged vehicle applications.

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  • This new Dual Mode Blackout light is very small in size, made from 6061 aluminum with a black anodized finished and provides excellent lighting for all rugged vehicle applications.
  • Dual mode color options are White for Primary Mode and any color ranging from NVIS White, NVG Green A, Red, and other colors for Blackout Modes.
  • For example, the BW-A480 has "White" for its Primary mode lighting scheme, and the Blackout Mode lighting could be ordered with NVG Green A, thus providing two different color spectrums of light.
  • The BW-A480 Dual Mode Blackout Light is IP67 water rated and has passed numerous Military tests such as:
    With market sectors including civil and commercial air, military ground vehicles, military air, naval, border patrol and more, existing customers and fans of Blue Wolf products will appreciate the new Dual Mode Blackout light as a useful and complimentary addition to their range of products available to meet diverse real-world needs.

ASRC Federal Subsidiary Awarded the United States Space Force Wing Information & Communications Support Contract

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Military of the United States, Military science, Military, Military Satellite Communications Directorate, Global Command and Control System, United States Space Force, ASRC, Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network

RESTON, Va., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United States Space Force (USSF) has selected ASRC Federal System Solutions to support theSpace Operations Command's Wing Information & Communications Support (WICS II) contract.

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  • RESTON, Va., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United States Space Force (USSF) has selected ASRC Federal System Solutions to support theSpace Operations Command's Wing Information & Communications Support (WICS II) contract.
  • The seven-year, $83 million effort delivers space operations, maintenance and logistics services for the recently activated Delta 6 and Delta 8 organizations.
  • The ASRC Federal System Solutions team will support the operational success of missions involving the Global Broadcast Service Operation Center (GBSOC), Defense Enterprise Computing Center (DECC), Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM), Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), Space Command Digital Integrated Network (SDIN), Global Command and Control System (GCCS) and Information Assurance operations.
  • "We are proud to have earned the mission trust of our USSF customer," said Jennifer Felix, ASRC Federal president and CEO.

With API Exploits on the Rise, Noname Security Lands $60M Series B

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Software testing, Transport Layer Security, Web API security, Vulnerability, API, Articles, Computer security, Military science

Noname came to market at just the right time with a fully realized, next-gen technology thats making a big impact with global customers.

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  • Noname came to market at just the right time with a fully realized, next-gen technology thats making a big impact with global customers.
  • The Noname API Security Platform covers every aspect of API security, from discovery to analysis to remediation and testing.
  • To learn more about Noname visit: www.nonamesecurity.com
    Noname Security creates the most powerful, complete, and easy-to-use API security platform that helps enterprises discover, analyze, remediate, and test all legacy and modern APIs.
  • Fortune 500 companies trust the Noname API Security Platform to protect their environments from API attacks, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.

Hilton Software Wins NGA Contract for Mobile and Data Development

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Military geography, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Surveillance, National security, Military science, Political geography

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilton Software has been awarded a prime contract by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to continue providing exceptional multi-platform world-wide mobile solutions and data development.

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  • CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilton Software has been awarded a prime contract by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to continue providing exceptional multi-platform world-wide mobile solutions and data development.
  • "We are tremendously honored to have the confidence of NGA in continuing to develop multi-platform software solutions and data," said Dr. Goldstein, CEO and Founder of Hilton Software.
  • This contract reaffirms the partnership, solutions, and services that Hilton Software has been providing NGA for almost a decade."
  • Headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida, Hilton Software is the market-leader in the development of multi-platform mobile aviation solutions for General Aviation, Commercial, and Military operations.

Parsons Integrates Secondary Payload on Latest Atlas V Launch

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Military technology, Early warning systems, Military satellites, Missile defense, Space-Based Infrared System, Artemis program, Science and technology in the United States, Military science, Lunar Gateway, Space Launch System, Parsons, Launch vehicle

CENTREVILLE, Va., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) delivered the secondary payload on the recent SBIRS GEO5 Altas V launch as part of the existing $100 million Launch Manifest Systems Integrator (LMSI) contract.

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  • CENTREVILLE, Va., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) delivered the secondary payload on the recent SBIRS GEO5 Altas V launch as part of the existing $100 million Launch Manifest Systems Integrator (LMSI) contract.
  • The company designs, develops, tests, and integrates multi-manifest satellite vehicles on U.S. Government space launch systems.
  • In preparation for the May 18 launch, Parsons successfully integrated two Technology Demonstration Orbiters (TDO-3 and TDO-4) to ride-share on the SBIRS GEO5 mission, utilizing integrated flight system housing developed by Parsons.
  • To date, Parsons multi-manifest launch solutions have successfully supported three launch missions with an additional four missions under contract through 2023.