Press Releases

BlackSky Technology Inc. won multiple rapid procurement contracts for its high-margin, core analytics services through the U.S. Space Force’s online Global Data Marketplace (GDM) supporting a variety of Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT) missions. “One year in operation, this novel marketplace increases speed and accessibility to BlackSky’s reliable high-cadence, low-latency dynamic monitoring capabilities,” said Brian O’Toole,

Gleesfun, a rising innovator in drone technology, has unveiled the G11PRO Drone, redefining the consumer drone market with a balance of cutting-edge features and affordability. The G11PRO boasts a sleek design, a 3-axis brushless gimbal for stable footage, and a GQ2.0 digital transmission system with a range of up to 10,000 feet. Dual batteries deliver an impressive total flight time of about 70 minutes. Equipped with a Sony camera, the drone captures 4K/30fps video and 6K photos with excepti

York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, has successfully completed the first low Earth orbit (LEO) inter-vendor laser communication link for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). This groundbreaking achievement connected a Tranche 0 Transport satellite built by York with a Tranche 0 Tracking satellite built by SpaceX, representing a significant milestone in space-based commu

Proteus Enterprises, a Maryland-based Aerospace, Defense and Government Services holding company, today announced that it acquired Ricardo Defense, Inc. ("Ricardo Defense" or the "Company") in partnership with Gladstone Investment Corporation. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Troy, MI, with operations in California, Texas, Alabama, and overseas, Ricardo is an industry leader working to develop engineering and product solutions for US Army vehi

NetRise, the company providing granular visibility into the world's software helping companies inventory and control software assets and detect and respond to software risks announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a STTR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.8M focused on the NetRise Platform to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovatio

Epsilor Electric Fuel Ltd., a world recognized developer and manufacturer of smart Li-Ion batteries and chargers, has completed the development if its new generation NATO 6T Li-Ion battery for military vehicles, offering the highest energy capacity in the market of 4,400Wh/174Ah. The new battery, named ELI-52526-GM, will be presented at the International Armored Vehicle Conference, in Farnborough, UK (January 21-23, 2025). Epsilor is part of the Michigan based AROTECH Corporation, w

Allison Transmission today announced an award of an $80.6 million contract supporting the Abrams Main Battle Tank Program for the 2025 program year. Under this new agreement, Allison will provide upgraded and new X1100 cross-drive transmissions, essential for the latest variants of the Abrams tanks used by U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales customers. This award follows an announcement early last year regarding the 2024 program year. The contract supports transmission demand at th

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport's new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a Skytrax Four-Star rated carrier, today announced that Air Canada will operate from T6 when it opens to passengers in 2026, joining fellow Star Alliance partners Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and ANA as future T6 airlines

The Blackhawk Group (TBG), a premier provider of sales, services, and upgrades for the light turbine aircraft market, today announced its acquisition of the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business of Glendale Aero Services (GAS). This acquisition, the company's fifth, strengthens. The Blackhawk Group's Performance Center network and underscores its commitment to exceptional service and innovation in aircraft modernization. The GAS MRO business joins an existing netw

Ansys is returning to CES 2025 to showcase digital engineering solutions that will accelerate the next generation of safer, smarter, and more efficient vehicles.  With recent advancements to its comprehensive product suite, Ansys directly addresses the industry's most urgent challenges. By enabling faster innovation and improved productivity, Ansys simulation delivers significant time and cost reductions associated with physical prototyping. Commitments to improved safety,

QinetiQ US has been awarded a 5-year, $31.5 million task order supporting the U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (IEW&S). This task order continues the design, development and integration activities for the Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA) program, which aims to help support data sharing of sensors seamlessly across battlefield networks. "The relationship between the Army C5ISR Center, PEO IEW&S and Qineti

V2X, Inc. is proud to announce the award of a $170 million contract to continue its critical support of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) fleet of over 100 aircraft. This award reinforces V2X's commitment to enabling the DEA's vital mission against the war on drugs and protecting national security. "V2X has consistently demonstrated a complete understanding of the DEA's mission, and the flexibility required to support its special mission aircraft and p

National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is proud to announce that SAIC, a leading technology integrator focused on serving the mission critical operations of government agencies, has adopted the Contract Management Standard® (CMS™). This important initiative underscores SAIC's commitment to excellence in contract management and reinforces its dedication to leveraging advanced technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. As a premier Fortune 500®

Two more Boeing built O3b mPOWER satellites are sending and receiving signals in space after launching from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The satellites separated from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket about two hours after launch and will join the first six O3b mPOWER to further enhance SES’s ability to deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity to global users. “These satellites are the most advanced commercial communications satellites we’ve built to-date,” s

Performance Drone Works (PDW) today announced it secured over $15.3 million in sales and contracts from the U.S. Army to supply its flagship C100 Group 2 Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) in support of the Army's ‘Transformation in Contact’ initiative. The system will be deployed across multiple high-profile theaters, including Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), European Command (EUCOM), and Central Command (CENTCOM), enhancing the capabilities of U.S. forces in these criti