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BAE Systems Secures $65.7 Million U.S. Navy Contract for Air Traffic Control System Sustainment

BAE Systems Secures $65.7 Million U.S. Navy Contract for Air Traffic Control System Sustainment

BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year, $65.7 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Navy. This contract tasks BAE Systems with providing sustainment and engineering services for air traffic control (ATC) platforms. The company will leverage its engineering, technical, and operational expertise to develop, produce, equip, test, evaluate, sustain, and update critical expeditionary ATC aviation systems. These services will support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF). The contract builds on over a decade of BAE Systems' involvement in key systems such as the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS), Airfield Mobile Tactical Air Navigation System (AMTAC), and ATNAVICS Data Link System (ADLS). BAE Systems will also be responsible for developing and maintaining operational software, supporting test beds, field change programs, and supp...

Raytheon Secures $24.4 Billion U.S. Navy Contract for Standard Missile 6 Interceptors

Raytheon Secures $24.4 Billion U.S. Navy Contract for Standard Missile 6 Interceptors

Raytheon Secures $24.4 Billion U.S. Navy Contract for Standard Missile 6 Interceptors

Advanced Navigation Expands Navigation Technology Manufacturing to Huntsville with $110 Million Facility

Advanced Navigation Expands Navigation Technology Manufacturing to Huntsville with $110 Million Facility

Advanced Navigation Expands Navigation Technology Manufacturing to Huntsville with $110 Million Facility

Uniformed Services University Unveils Strategic Plan to Rebuild Military Medicine for Future Conflicts

Uniformed Services University Unveils Strategic Plan to Rebuild Military Medicine for Future Conflicts

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) has adopted a strategic plan for 2026-2029, signed by President Dr. Jonathan Woodson on July 1. This plan aims to rebuild military medicine education, research, and partnerships to prepare for future large-scale combat operations where the traditional 'Golden Hour' for casualty evacuation may not exist. The plan outlines seven priorities: curriculum reform, digital transformation, strategic partnerships, campus infrastructure, financial stability, administrative restructuring, and a philanthropy foundation. It commits USU to becoming a fully digital-first institution by 2029 and a 'high-acuity readiness and force generation platform.' The curriculum will be modernized to focus on prolonged field care and contested environments, with all students required to demonstrate proficiency in validated combat skills by fiscal 2028. Enrollment will also increase, with the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine expanding to 200 students annually, the Daniel ...

Electro Optic Systems Plans U.S. Production of Slinger Counter-Drone System in Huntsville, Alabama by 2027

Electro Optic Systems Plans U.S. Production of Slinger Counter-Drone System in Huntsville, Alabama by 2027

Electro Optic Systems Plans U.S. Production of Slinger Counter-Drone System in Huntsville, Alabama by 2027

Lockheed Martin Receives $1.7 Billion Navy Contract Modification for Electronic Warfare Systems

Lockheed Martin Receives $1.7 Billion Navy Contract Modification for Electronic Warfare Systems

Lockheed Martin Receives $1.7 Billion Navy Contract Modification for Electronic Warfare Systems

Autonomous Systems Face Growing GPS Interference and Spoofing Threats in Modern Warfare

Autonomous Systems Face Growing GPS Interference and Spoofing Threats in Modern Warfare

GPS interference and spoofing have become standard elements of modern warfare, posing significant challenges to autonomous systems such as drones, missiles, and ships. GPS jamming, which involves overwhelming satellite signals with high-powered radio interference, effectively blinds these systems. GPS spoofing, an even more advanced issue, can misdirect these assets, making them appear to be in locations where they are not. This technology has the potential to escalate conflicts, such as the one in Ukraine, by causing misdirected drones to cross international borders. The increasing prevalence of electronic warfare (EW) means that future conflicts are likely to feature GPS spoofing and jamming as routine operational components. Beyond deliberate attacks, there is also the basic risk of signal loss, which further complicates operations for autonomous systems.

Ursa Major Secures U.S. Navy Contracts for Advanced Missile Propulsion Systems

Ursa Major Secures U.S. Navy Contracts for Advanced Missile Propulsion Systems

Ursa Major has been awarded two U.S. Navy contracts totaling $137 million for the development of new solid rocket motor propulsion systems. These contracts are for the Compact Air-to-Air Missile (CAAM) and the Naval Modular Missile (NMM) programs. The CAAM is designed as an inner-boundary defensive missile, intended for internal carriage by the Lockheed Martin F-35 and future aircraft. It will utilize a low-cost 7-inch motor with highly loaded grain to provide increased power in a compact space. The NMM program will receive a 10-inch solid rocket motor from Ursa Major, designed for high-rate production. The Navy aims for the NMM to achieve full capability by fiscal year 2032, replacing the current family of Standard Missiles.

Northrop Grumman Selects ThinKom SATCOM Antennas for U.S. Navy's E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO Fleet

Northrop Grumman Selects ThinKom SATCOM Antennas for U.S. Navy's E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO Fleet

Northrop Grumman has chosen ThinKom Solutions, Inc.'s ThinAir SATCOM antenna system for the U.S. Navy's E-130J Phoenix II aircraft. This new airborne platform is being developed to fulfill the military's Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) strategic communications mission. The ThinAir GT product line provides multi-band Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) satellite communications for aircraft operating across various flight profiles. It utilizes ThinKom’s Variable Inclination Continuous Transverse Stub (VICTS) phased-array architecture, offering high-throughput connectivity compatible with both geostationary orbit (GSO) and non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite constellations. The antenna system features a low-drag aerodynamic housing to minimize fuel and drag impact, and incorporates anti-jamming features and multi-orbit survivability capabilities. These features are designed for executive transports, large cargo aircraft, and defense reconnaissance systems, ensuring resilient and continuous communication in dem...

BAE Systems Secures $16 Million GPS Contract with Collins Aerospace for Naval Systems Upgrade

BAE Systems Secures $16 Million GPS Contract with Collins Aerospace for Naval Systems Upgrade

BAE Systems has been awarded a $16 million contract to upgrade the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) for the U.S. Navy. This contract involves integrating M-Code technology into the encrypted GPS navigation system, which is crucial for guiding aircraft to safe landings on aircraft carriers in all weather conditions. The upgrade aims to reduce pilot workload and enhance operational capability. BAE Systems acquired Collins Aerospace’s military GPS business unit in 2020 and operates a $139 million classified defense aerospace facility in Cedar Rapids, where work on military GPS products is performed. Molly O’Brien, program manager for Airborne GPS at BAE Systems, stated that this award marks a significant milestone in modernizing JPALS, ensuring warfighters maintain a decisive operational advantage against evolving threats.

Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor didn't attend

Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor didn't attend

President Donald Trump traveled to the Baltimore area to highlight a $3.7 billion investment by Anduril to build components for nuclear-powered submarines at a shipyard

BAE Systems Secures Contract to Deliver Electronic Warfare Systems for F-35 Fighter Jets

BAE Systems Secures Contract to Deliver Electronic Warfare Systems for F-35 Fighter Jets

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to supply high-performance electronic warfare (EW) systems for the F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. These systems are designed to enhance the F-35's situational awareness and self-protection capabilities on the battlefield. The AN/ASQ-239 EW system, developed by BAE Systems, provides the F-35 with electromagnetic spectrum superiority, enabling it to operate effectively in contested environments against enemy fighters, missiles, drones, and integrated air defense systems. The system features instantaneous bandwidth, high-speed signal processing, and advanced algorithms for threat detection and rapid response. BAE Systems has a long-standing collaboration with Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office, having already delivered over 1,500 EW systems for the F-35. Production and manufacturing of these systems occur at BAE Systems' facilities in Austin, Texas, and in Manchester, Merrimack, and Nashua, New Hampshire. The company is focused on scal...