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Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, will work together with Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering on a $1.25 million AFWERX Phase II STTR contract. The two organizations will develop analytical models for cyclonic flows, construct computational models, and study the stability of different vortex engines to address the challenges facing public and private sector aerospace organizations. Within the contract, Altair is assuming the previous role

Raytheon, an RTX business, has successfully completed a Delta Design Review of its Advanced Electronic Warfare, or ADVEW, prototype for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. ADVEW is being developed to replace existing electronic warfare components on the aircraft to improve survivability and long-term sustainability. Executed ahead of schedule, the review assessed the weapons replaceable assemblies, or WRAs, and how each part of the hardware system works together to meet req

Leidos today announced a $750,000 donation to Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. The gift will benefit students and faculty across multiple disciplines, including the School of Science, the School of Engineering, the School of Liberal Arts and Education, as well as various technological advancements at the university. "We are proud to join with Hampton University to invest in the future of education and technology," said Leidos CEO Tom Bell. "This gift reflects

The United States Navy has put Rivada under contract to develop and deliver Virtual Network Operator capabilities over Rivada's Outernet constellation. The Rivada Outernet is a next-generation low-Earth orbit satellite constellation. When fully deployed it will provide gigabit speeds to any point on the globe, without needing to touch the public internet or any third-party infrastructure. Rivada has designed its Outernet to serve the most demanding enterprise and government customers&mdas

Leonardo and BF Spa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at effectively and collaboratively addressing global challenges in the agri-industrial sector and the fight against climate change. By leveraging their respective competencies, the agreement seeks to generate a positive and lasting impact. The MoU – signed by Leonardo's Co-General Manager, Lorenzo Mariani, and BF Spa’s CEO, Federico Vecchioni – was presented by Leonardo's Chairman, Stefano Pont

Honeywell announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Bombardier, a global leader in aviation and manufacturer of world-class business jets, to provide advanced technology for current and future Bombardier aircraft in avionics, propulsion and satellite communications technologies. The collaboration will advance new technology to enable a host of high-value upgrades for the installed Bombardier operator base, as well as lay innovative foundations for future aircraft. Honeywel

Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, integration, and satellite deployment services, is ready for its next major launch: the Bandwagon-2 Rideshare mission with SpaceX. Building upon the success of the inaugural Bandwagon mission earlier this year, Exolaunch will once again integrate and deploy satellites into orbit for a diverse range of international customers. The Bandwagon-2 mission is scheduled to lift off no earlier than December 2024 from Vandenberg Space Force Base

TurnOnGreen, Inc. announced today that its power electronics division, Digital Power Corporation (“DPC”), has secured $3.9 million in defense contracts. The agreements encompass the production and integration of cutting-edge defense-grade power conversion modules (PCMs), tactical power switching and charging systems, and proprietary power distribution solutions. These advanced technologies are tailored to enhance the performance of off-road tactical vehicles, military ambulances,

Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Ocutrx Technologies, Inc. ("Ocutrx") and a leader in precision electronics and assemblies manufacturing for over 25 years, today announced it has been named manufacturing partner for D-Orbit USA, the recently formed U.S. member company of Italian space logistics company D-Orbit Group. As part of the partnership, Spectrum is renovating a 7,500 sq ft facility, including the construction of a 2,000 sq ft ISO 8-100,000 C

Electra.aero, Inc. has completed another military flight demonstration of its hybrid-electric prototype aircraft. The demonstration flights were part of the Thunderstorm 24-4 "Expeditionary Operations" technology showcase sponsored by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in early November. An invitation-only field technology showcase, Thunderstorm 24-4 highlighted Electra's unique dual-use technologies that support distributed

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced it has been selected by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for its Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). Red Cat was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record after an evaluation process completed by the Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Army Maneuve

Nominal, a leading defense technology startup specializing in advanced software analytics solutions for hardware development, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase 2 in collaboration with the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), a U.S. Air Force testing facility located at Arnold Air Force Base. The partnership will empower AEDC to leverage Nominal's powerful software capabilities to optimize their work processes. The collaboration between Nom

Boeing's recent delivery of the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the U.S. Air Force is a milestone for both Boeing and Integris Composites, Inc. In 2018, Boeing was selected as the prime contractor with Leonardo as an original equipment manufacturer to develop the MH-139A aircraft that will provide improved capabilities and greater flexibility than the UH-1N Huey. This icon of military aviation since the Vietnam War is used by the Air Force to protect America's

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a contractor logistics support services (CLS) contract from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for C-20 and C-37 fleets. This contract extends over a seven-year period and provides services to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard. “For nearly 60 years, Gulfstream has been a trusted partner to governments and military organizations worldwide

Boeing will build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 11 contract award from the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.38 billion. In all, Boeing has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. “We appreciate our continued partnership with the U.S. Air Force,” said Lynn Fox, vice president and KC-46 program manager. “This is another big milestone for our team, and we loo