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04 April 24. X-Energy UK Holdings, Ltd (X-energy), a wholly-owned subsidiary of X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, and Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group, today welcomed a funding award from the UK Government’s Future Nuclear Enabling Fund (FNEF) to further the development of their plans for Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) in the UK. The Government’s award of £3.34m will be matched by X-energy for a total programme of £6.68m. The companies will use the funds to develop UK-specific deployment plans including an assessment of domestic manufacturing and supply chain opportunities, constructability, modularisation studies, and fuel management. X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear also announced a partnership with Kier Group (Kier), a leading UK provider of construction and infrastructure services, to support constructability and supply chain analyses. Kier joins steel producer and engineer Sheffield Forgemasters and the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) to support X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear in completing the scope outlined in their FNEF proposal. The companies’ goal is for 80% of the value of the Xe-100 projects to flow to UK firms. Last year X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear signed a memorandum of understanding with Howden, the Glasgow-based gas circulation component manufacturer. They will also work with Nuclear Waste Services to review the approach to spent fuel management.
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04 Apr 24. Marshall has received a £11m extension to its longstanding contract with Lockheed Martin to manufacture and supply cockpit trim panels for the C-130J Super Hercules airlifter. Since 1996, Marshall has manufactured more than 1,000 cockpit trim panel kits—including panel and reveal kits. in addition to escape hatch and cover kits—for installation into every C-130J produced by Lockheed Martin. The panels are manufactured from phenolic glass fibre sandwich structures with a Nomex honeycomb core, followed by finishing operations such as painting, electrical assembly and integration. These are provided to Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Marietta, Georgia, as lineside kits of plug and play parts.
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02 Apr 24. HENSOLDT supplies all-round vision system for self-propelled wheeled howitzer from KNDS. HENSOLDT has sold its all-round vision system SETAS (See Through Armour System) to KNDS in Germany. The order value, comprising a total of 54 units, is in the double-digit m range. SETAS will be integrated into the customer’s RCH 155 self-propelled artillery gun. SETAS is a high-performance day and night observation system for armoured vehicles of all kinds, givintg every crew member the opportunity to obtain full visual situational awareness 360° around the vehicle from inside the vehicle. Thus, threats within their radius of action can be reliably identified and classified at an early stage.
29 Mar 24. Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $483,478,740 modification (P00021) to contract W31P4Q-23-C-0005 for air-to-ground missile systems. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, with an estimated completion date of March 28, 2026. Fiscal 2023 and 2024 procurement, defense-wide funds; fiscal 2023 and 2024 procurement of ammunition, Army funds; and 2010 and 2011 Foreign Military Sales (Czech Republic, France, and Poland) funds in the amount of $483,478,740, were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.
02 Apr 24. Lithuania contracts NT Service for urgent C-UAS procurement. Lithuania-based NT Service has been contracted to deliver counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs) to the Lithuanian military to meet an urgent requirement to combat ‘drones’. The contract, valued at EUR8.03m (USD8.72m) and spanning 36 months, involves the provision of anti-drone dome systems and individual suppressors, according to a contract notice published on 18 March on the European Union tendering website. In total, 351 anti-drone dome systems – more widely referred to as omnidirectional C-UASs – and 130 individual suppressors are being acquired from NT Service. The purchase has been deemed a “matter of urgency”, the contract notice detailed. (Source: Janes)
03 Apr 24. Rheinmetall has received another order from the Spanish government in the higher double-digit million euro range. The Group is to supply the Spanish army with a total of 104,000 mortar rounds in 60mm, 81mm and 120mm calibres by the end of 2025. The framework agreement concluded in the first quarter of 2024 is already the second and includes an extension option for two additional years. The mortar rounds ordered will be used by the Spanish army’s infantry units, among others, in high explosive, smoke and illumination ammunition variants. Depending on the calibre and mortar system used, they have different ranges of between 2.59 km (60mm) and 8.25 km (120mm). Rheinmetall mortar ammunition offers increased range, enhanced precision and optimised effectiveness on target, enabling forces to effectively engage targets in difficult terrain or in urban environments. The current order from the Spanish government underlines Rheinmetall’s leading role as a systems supplier in the field of steep-fire systems. Rheinmetall, one of the world’s largest ammunition manufacturers, was recently awarded a contract to supply the Spanish army with 155mm artillery ammunition worth over €200m.
02 Apr 24. Rheinmetall is contracted to manufacture 22 undercarriages and weapon systems for self-propelled howitzers PzH 2000. The Duesseldorf based technology group Rheinmetall has received an order from KNDS Germany to supply core components for 22 self-propelled howitzers PzH 2000 via its divisions Weapon and Ammunition, and Vehicle Systems Europe. Rheinmetall delivers 22 weapon systems L52 of 155 mm calibre and just as many chassis for the PzH 2000 for the German Bundeswehr. Following a final system integration and commissioning at Rheinmetall in Unterluess, the first of these artillery systems are to be delivered to the Bundeswehr in the summer of 2025. This contract entails a total contract volume of around €135m for Rheinmetall. This contract emphasises Rheinmetall’s expertise as a technology leader for 155mm artillery weapons as well as a high-performing partner in tracked vehicle construction. Rheinmetall is a global leader for gun barrels and the accompanying ammunition technology – including the 120mm smoothbore cannon for battle tanks, for example. Many user nations around the world rely on Rheinmetall’s weapons technology. This contract furthermore underlines the Bundeswehr’s continued trust in the quality and reliability of the PzH 2000. This weapon system, continuously modernised since its development in the 1980s and 90s, is known for its excellent mobility, long-range firing power and protection. In the Ukraine, the PzH 2000 is currently proving its reliability and outstanding accuracy. The technology group, located in Duesseldorf, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of weapons and ammunition systems.
03 Apr 24. VINCORION based in Wedel has signed a contract for the delivery of more than 700 EPG huskyV W 600 onboard generators for the Boxer. Additional orders for future projects are expected, meaning orders for a total of more than 1,000 generators are anticipated. This demonstrates the performance of the company’s military energy systems in armored vehicles, too. The new VINCORION generator, the EPG huskyV W 600, is a water-cooled onboard generator for use in all scenarios: in the Boxer, it can see to the vehicle’s power supply as well as supplying the various mission modules as it supplies power of up to 600 amperes, making it ready for future requirements, too. A new digital voltage regulator has been incorporated, enabling the generator to be adapted to different applications.
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03 Apr 24. Terran Orbital’s Tyvak International Secures European Defense Agency Contract for Pioneering VLEO Satellite Project. Tyvak International SRL (“Tyvak International”), a Torino, Italy-based subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) and a leading European provider of nano and microsatellites, today announced a secured service subcontract for the European Defense Agency’s (EDA) Hub for EU Defense Innovation (HEDI) proof-of-concept prototype 2023. This groundbreaking project focuses on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite exploration, marking a significant leap forward in military space technology. The contract encompasses Phase A of the LEO to VLEO spacecraft, culminating in a Preliminary Design Review. Tyvak International will play a leading role within a consortium including prime contractor CNIT, collaborating with FlySight and Politecnico di Milano. Tyvak International, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite design, development, and spaceflight heritage, will spearhead critical aspects of the project. This includes leading market analysis, identifying key components, defining requirements based on the business case, and ultimately assessing the feasibility of satellite development. This contract underscores the unwavering commitment of Tyvak International to push the boundaries of satellite technology. The collaboration with the European Defence Agency extends to strategic applications encompassing Earth observation, in-space situational awareness, signal detection, and navigation warfare, ultimately advancing European defense capabilities.
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04 Apr 24. BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, Sterling Heights, Michigan, is awarded a $79,213,757 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract (M67854-16-C-0006) for Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV). The total cumulative face value of the contract is $2,838,414,624. This contract modification provides for the additional subcontract line-item numbers for the procurement of three production representative test vehicles for the ACV recovery variant and test support. Work will be performed in York, Pennsylvania (60%); Aiken, South Carolina (15%); San Jose, California (15%); Sterling Heights, Michigan (5%); and Stafford, Virginia (5%), with an expected completion date of July 2026. Fiscal 2024 research and development funds in the amount of $79,213,757 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-16-C-0006).
28 Mar 24. BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, Sterling Heights, Michigan, is awarded a $25,660,884 firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract (M67854-16-C-0006) for Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV). The total cumulative face value of the contract is $2,759,200,867. This contract modification provides for the exercise of options for the procurement of six full rate production ACV personnel variants and associated production, fielding and support costs, and cyclic maintenance. Work will be performed in York, Pennsylvania (60%); Aiken, South Carolina (15%); San Jose, California (15%); Sterling Heights, Michigan (5%); and Stafford, Virginia (5%), with an expected completion date of July 2026. Fiscal 2024 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $25,660,884 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-16-C-0006).
04 Apr 24. Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (H9240324D0002) that has a maximum value of $350,000,000 (including all options) and a minimum ordering guarantee of $2,500. The first delivery order is being awarded concurrently with the contract and obligates $647,357 for program management support. Battelle Memorial Institute is a large, not-for-profit business, and the scope of the contract is for the acquisition of non-standard commercial vehicles (NSCV)-life cycle replacement and ancillary vehicle modifications based on U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) requirements. In addition, it supports lifecycle replacement of USSOCOM’s NSCV fleet and includes various armament, communications, and modification packages, as well as program management, test support, driver new equipment training, engineering changes, system technical services, parts, and shipping. This contract has a seven-year ordering period (five-year base ordering period with two one year option ordering periods) with a period of performance beginning April 4, 2024, and ending on April 3, 2031. U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.
02 Apr 24. The USAF has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract worth up to $559m over five years to operate, maintain and perform testing at the Little Mountain Test Facility at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The state-of-the-art site is designed to test functionality of the nation’s current and future intercontinental ballistic missile force, nuclear modernization programs and other critical defense and deterrence capabilities in the most extreme environments. Boeing has operated and maintained the Little Mountain Test Facility and site operations — including radiation effects, electromagnetic effects, shock and vibration, and other environmental testing — for 50 years.
29 Mar 24. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Marion, Illinois (W519TC-24-D-0009); and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Minneapolis, Minnesota (W519TC-24-D-0007), will compete for each order of the $3,053,991,547 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment) contract for medium caliber training cartridges. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 4, 2029. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.
28 Mar 24. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded a $922m contract to modernize the U.S. Central Command’s (CENTCOM) enterprise IT infrastructure. The new contract, awarded in February by the General Services Administration, has a one-year base period and five option years. CENTCOM directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests. With an area of responsibility covering 21 nations in Northeast Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia, CENTCOM requires a cutting-edge enterprise IT network environment that connects data and systems to highly mobile warfighters to successfully execute current and future missions. Under this contract, GDIT will operationalize enterprise data through artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies to improve decision-making, transition CENTCOM to a new cloud environment, and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its networks. The company will also leverage its zero trust capabilities to bolster CENTCOM’s cyber defenses and protect against future cyber threats. (Source: PR Newswire)
28 Mar 24. JCB Inc., Pooler, Georgia, was awarded a $32,675,337 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price) contract for the High Mobility Engineer Excavator service life extension program and modernization. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 24, 2026. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W56HZV-24-D-0024). (Awarded March 27, 2024)
01 Apr 24. Leidos Inc., Reston, Virginia, was awarded a $631,174,000 hybrid (cost-no-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price-incentive) contract for development, integration, acquisition, bridging to logistics and operations. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2034. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
02 Apr 24. Optics1 Inc., Bedford, New Hampshire, was awarded a $10,618,611 firm-fixed-price contract to manufacture and install Geonyx XP Land Inertial Navigation Systems with accessories and support equipment, and to provide installation, integration, testing and training services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Bedford, New Hampshire, with an estimated completion date of March 30, 2029. Fiscal 2010 Foreign Military Sales (Jordan) funds in the amount of $10,618,611 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-24-C-5001).
04 Apr 24. Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced it has received new additional orders from two aerospace and defense firms to further develop and deliver waveguide-based display solutions in 2024. The first, a new order from a global Tier-1 aerospace and defense firm, involves the development of new head mounted display (HMD) technology for military aircraft. The customized HMD waveguide and HD display engine development program with this customer has continued to expand and move toward eventual production. Vuzix has previously completed multiple stages of product development and refinement with this partner. Vuzix has also received a new follow-on order for further development of a lightweight heads-up display (HUD) replacement for technologies previously supplied by a China-based company. This order was received from a US-based company that is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. This customer is the incumbent supplier for several existing programs and has turned to Vuzix as a US-based manufacturer of waveguide and display technologies. (Source: PR Newswire)
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03 Apr 24. Fairbanks Morse LLC, Beloit, Wisconsin (N3220521D4106); and MAN Energy Solutions Middle East LLC, Dubai (N3220521D4105), are each receiving modifications (P00004) to previously awarded multiple-award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts N3220521D4105 and N3220521D4106 to increase the shared contract ceiling by $163,000,000 to a value of $333,000,000. These are hybrid contracts with firm-fixed-price and time-and-material orders. These modifications will allow continuous procurement of parts and services from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for ships’ diesel engines, and OEM authorized parts and service technicians in order to maintain the diesel engines aboard multiple classes of ships, including Military Sealift Command’s submarine tenders, hospital ships, dry cargo ammunition ships, fleet replenishment oilers, expeditionary mobile Bases, expeditionary transfer docks, large, medium speed roll-on/roll-off ships and the Kocak class of roll-on/roll-off container ships. Work will be performed worldwide, with the period of performance ending May 20, 2026. A five-year ordering period with a shared contract ceiling of $170,000,000 is currently on these contracts. No funding is being obligated via these modifications, as this is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, where funding is obligated at the order level. Funding for the fiscal year in which orders are place will be utilized at that time. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
29 Mar 24. Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $49,413,549 modification to a previously awarded hybrid firm-fixed-price, cost plus fixed fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity delivery order contract M67854-24-F-1000 for the procurement of low-rate initial production units of the Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System Launcher. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (15%); Mooresville, North Carolina (15%); and Kongsberg, Norway (70%). Work is expected to be completed by January 2027. Fiscal 2023 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $49,413,549 are obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-24-F-1000).
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29 Mar 24. BAE Systems, Information and Electronics, Nashua, New Hampshire, is awarded a $95,300,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F0095) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0009). This order provides for research, development, and low-rate initial production efforts in support of the integration of the Advanced Survivability Pod for the P-8A aircraft for the Navy. Work will be performed in Nashua, New Hampshire (91.5%); Austin, Texas (6.3%); and Patuxent River, Maryland (2.2%), and is expected to be completed in January 2030. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $14,000,000 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
29 Mar 24. The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, is awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, fixed-price incentive (firm-target) $657,090,000 modification (P00067) to a previously awarded contract (N0001918C1012). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of two additional MQ-25 System Demonstration Test Article aircraft (air vehicles four and five), to include associated tooling and communication system changes for the Navy. Additionally, this modification definitizes obsolescence phase two for non-recurring engineering to address product baseline obsolescence to support low-rate initial production for the MQ-25 Stingray program. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Missouri (45.43%); Goleta, California (7.2%); Endicott, New York (6.86%); Malabar, Florida (4.93%); San Diego, California (3.82%); Torrance, California (2.86%); Indianapolis, Indiana (2.66%); Clearwater, Florida (1.82%); Longueuil, Quebec, Canada (1.75%); Cedar Rapids Iowa (1.6%); Irvine, California (1.35%); various locations within the continental U.S. (CONUS) (19.12%); and various locations outside the CONUS (0.60%), and is expected to be completed in October 2028. Fiscal 2023 research, development, test, and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $288,635,000 will be obligated at the time of award, all of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
28 Mar 24. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, was awarded a $561,461,733 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Gray Eagle technical services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 28, 2029. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-24-D-0038).
04 Apr 24. The U.S. Navy PMA 263 has selected Kraus Hamdani Aerospace to provide the K1000ULE solar-electric VTOL UAS. It will be fielded by the United States Marine Corps Small Unit Remote Scouting System. The Navy ultimately selected the K1000ULE through a comprehensive down selection evaluation process. Conducted at a government test facility and overseen by the University of Maryland UAS Research and Operations Center, the following capabilities were evaluated:
- Enhanced maneuverability, enabling operations from disadvantaged locations
- Reduced transportation and logistics enabling rapid transportation into theater
- Minimized crew requirements with a maximum of two operators (pilot and sensor operator)
- Silent operations to minimize detection
- Airborne endurance (extended flight time). The K1000ULE remains a world leader in long-endurance aerial operations
- VTOL capabilities, ensuring independence from traditional runways
- Durability, with the ability to operate in various environmental conditions
- Day and night operations and sensor capabilities
- Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance with Target Acquisition capabilities
- Compliance with the SOCOM Modular Payload (MOD Payload) standard
- Command and Control (C2) range between operator and aircraft
- Mission systems include simplified Command and Control of the K1000ULE, Full-Motion Video (FMV) interfaces, and Target Acquisition capabilities (Source: PR Newswire)
29 Mar 24. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $181,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefintized modification (P00002) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0011) to procure various special tooling and special test equipment in support of F-35 aircraft production for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and non-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) participants. Work will be performed in Garden Grove, California, and is expected to be completed in January 2027. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $36,267,514; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $36,267,513; and non-U.S. DoD participants funds in the amount of $16,154,972 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
28 Mar 24. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $95,881,731 modification (P00028) to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N0001922C0041). This modification extends services to provide continued infrastructure support, to include engineering, maintenance, logistics, manpower, and material for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) laboratory facilities and F-35 developmental flight test activities in support of the F-35 JSF program for the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and F-35 cooperative program partners. Work will be performed Fort Worth, Texas (81%); Orlando, Florida (7%); Linthicum, Maryland (3%); Nashua, New Hampshire (3%); San Diego, California (2%); El Segundo, California (2%); Samlesbury, United Kingdom (1%); and various locations within the continental U.S. (1%), and is expected to be completed in June 2024. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (Air Force) funds in the amount of $28,923,537; fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $28,923,537; fiscal 2024 operations and maintenance (Air Force) funds in the amount of $10,284,851; fiscal 2024 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $10,284,851; and F-35 Cooperative Program Partners funds in the amount of $17,464,953, will be obligated at the time of award, $20,569,702 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
03 Apr 24. NASA has awarded a Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) contract to the Lunar Dawn team, led by Lunar Outpost as the prime contractor along with its principal partner Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and teammates General Motors (GM), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and MDA Space. The diverse team combines proven robotic and human space exploration heritage, cutting edge technology and automotive industry strengths to create a true off-road vehicle for living and working on the Moon’s surface. This next-generation Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) will enable the exploration of the surface of the Moon in unprecedented fashion as part of NASA’s Artemis campaign. It will dramatically extend the range that astronauts can travel from their landing sites as they perform high-priority science investigations on the Moon. When not in use by NASA, the LTV will provide commercial services, contributing to a more accessible and sustainable cislunar economy.
04 Apr 24. Muon Space Redefines LEO Satellite Constellations with the release of Muon Halo™ and over $60m in new contracts for 10 Muon Halo Spacecraft and Integrated Mission Services. Muon Space, an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates mission-tailored LEO satellite constellations, today announced Muon Halo™. Muon Halo’s revolutionary, integrated hardware and software stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior LEO smallsat constellation performance. Muon Space also announced Muon Halo contract wins valued over $60M to design, build, and operate 10 satellites ranging in size from 150kg-500kg with cutting edge remote sensing payloads launching throughout 2025 and 2026. These customer wins validate the power of Muon Space’s Halo offering in meeting the most challenging mission requirements rapidly and confidently. (Source: PR Newswire)
28 Mar 24. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, Maryland, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price modification (P00106) of $55,920,942 to previously awarded contract FA8615-17-C-6047 for F-16 aircraft radar systems. Work will be performed in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, and is expected to be completed May 30, 2031. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $1,609,959,929. Fiscal 2023 Air Force aircraft procurement funds in the amount of $35,209,482; fiscal 2022 and 2023 National Guard and Reserve Equipment Activity funds in the amount of $14,498,022; and fiscal 2022, 2023, and 2024 Navy aircraft procurement funds in the amount of $6,213,438, for a total of $55,920,942, are being obligated at the time of award. The contracting activity is Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
29 Mar 24. Raytheon Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a $53,062,503 cost-plus-fixed-fee, fixed-price incentive (firm-target) order (N0001924F0010) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0001). This order provides non-recurring engineering in support of early identification, development, and qualification of corrections to potential and actual F135 propulsion system operational issues, to include safety, reliability and maintainability problems identified through fleet usage. Additionally, this order provides for continued engine maturation, evaluates component life limits based on operational experience, improves operational readiness, and reduces engine maintenance and life cycle costs in support of the F-35 Lightning II program for the Air Force, Navy, F-35 Cooperative Program Partners and Foreign Military Sales customers. Work will be performed in East Hartford, Connecticut (93%); and Indianapolis, Indiana (7%), and is expected to be completed in December 2026. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $8,000,000; and fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (Air Force) funds in the amount of $4,000,000, will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
29 Mar 24. Reliance Test & Technology, Crestview, Florida, has been awarded a $233,953,184 modification (P00212) to previously awarded contract FA2486-16-C-0002 for Eglin operations and maintenance services which is for award term option period two. the modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $1,397,096,079. Work will be performed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio; and Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2026. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation in the amount of $2,100,000 is being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Test Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.
03 Apr 24. Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) announced that NASA has awarded the company, together with its teammates Axiom Space, Inc., and Odyssey Space Research, a contract to advance the development of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) which will help Artemis astronauts explore more of the Moon’s surface on future missions. The Astrolab team is one of three teams to win contract awards. Astrolab’s contract is worth up to $1.9 bn. Collectively the three contract winners may be awarded task orders over the next 13 years with a total potential value of $4.6 bn. The contracts allow for two additional years for the completion of services. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
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28 Mar 24. AFRL Rome to receive funding for C-UAS high-speed imaging technology research. US Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that she has secured over USD415 m in funding for the Air Force Research Lab in Rome (AFRL Rome), New York, in Fiscal Year 2024. AFRL Rome works in the fields of surveillance, reconnaissance, quantum information science and intelligence. Through the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, Congresswoman Stefanik delivered several congressional funding increases for AFRL Rome, including USD2 m for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) high-speed imaging technology. AFRL scientists and engineers have already developed a suite of C-UAS technologies, designed to detect and defeat drones without interfering with military and civilian systems. In addition, the funding includes USD10 m for UAS traffic management and advanced air mobility enhancements. For more information:www.afrl.af.mil (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
28 Mar 24. Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, was awarded a $9,991,533 firm-fixed-price contract to design, develop and deliver a foundational approach to accelerate materials discovery, development and manufacturing by creating and leveraging AI and machine learning tools. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Tempe, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of March 27, 2026. Fiscal 2023 research, development, test and evaluation, Army funds in the amount of $4,998,407 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the contracting activity (W912HZ-24-C-0022).
02 Apr 24. Palantir to Deliver EMBM-J DS Prototype to the DISA. Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that it was selected by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to deliver an Electromagnetic Battle Management – Joint Decision Support (EMBM-J DS) Prototype. This effort will provide the Department of Defense with a cutting-edge software capability to support Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO). The award of prototype Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement is worth $9.8 m over twelve months. Palantir will work closely with the DISA PEO Spectrum as well as USSTRATCOM, the operational sponsor, and Combatant Commands to enable enhanced mission analysis, course of action (COA) and scheme of maneuver development, COA analysis and scoring, wargaming, and product production. This Impact Level 6, web-based EMBM-J DS prototype will also integrate with Service tools and processes for Electromagnetic Battle Management, maximizing interoperability and coordination across the joint force. (Source: ASD Network)
03 Apr 24. Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is awarded a $40,594,709 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Controlled, Advanced, Distributed Radio Frequency Effects (CADRE) effort. This contract provides for further development of selected capabilities known as CADRE for possible integration into the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) program. The objective is to increase the technology readiness of the CADRE capability from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Three to TRL Six, making it suitable for integration into the NGJ program. The work is divided into three phases: System Design and Risk Reduction; Detailed Design, Integration and Verification; and Ground Test and Flight Demonstration. These phases aim to achieve measurable progress milestones toward the long-term Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) objective of multi-aircraft flight demonstration. Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas, and the base effort is expected to be completed in November 2025. The total cumulative value of this contract, including an 18-month base period, a 19-month Option One, and a 22-month Option Two is $40,594,709. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,000,000 are obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under (N00014-23-S-B001) entitled “Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology.” Since proposals are received throughout the year under the long range BAA, the number of proposals received in response to the solicitation is unknown. The Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N0001424C1108).
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SEA
04 Apr 24. Chess Dynamics has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to supply its SeaEagle FCEO surveillance systems for the first batch of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hunter class frigates. The system will provide the RAN with a state-of-the-art surveillance capability for the detection, tracking, and identification of surface and air targets as part of the Hunter Class Frigate Program. The highly accurate tracking data is expected to allow passive targeting for the weapon systems, reducing overall operator burden. The SeaEagle FCEO has been selected for integration into several global naval programmes, including the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship, on which the Hunter class frigates have been designed. The system is equipped with an advanced daylight camera, a high-resolution infrared camera, and an eye-safe laser rangefinder. It also features a sophisticated software suite that provides a comprehensive picture of the maritime environment. The SeaEagle FCEO system will be integrated into the Hunter class frigates’ combat management system, providing the crew with a single, intuitive interface. The system can also share information with other ships and assets in the fleet, enhancing the RAN’s overall maritime situational awareness. The contract represents a significant milestone for Chess Dynamics and further establishes the company as a leading provider of high-performance electro-optic sensor systems for the maritime defence market. The SeaEagle FCEO system will play a key role in the RAN’s Hunter Class Frigate Program, providing the fleet with the capability it needs to operate effectively in a modern maritime environment.
29 Mar 24. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Williston, Vermont, is awarded a $53,214,351 firm-fixed-price delivery order under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00024-20-D-5109) for the production and shipping of Guided Missile MK 82 Director and MK 200 Director Control. This contract combines purchases for the Navy (95%) and the government of Australia (5%) under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $53,385,375. Work will be performed in Williston, Vermont (50%); and Saco, Maine (50%), and is expected to be completed by January 2027. If all options are exercised, work will continue through January 2027. Fiscal 2023 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $50,324,379 (95%); and Foreign Military Sales (Australia) funds in the amount of $2,889,972, will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website with one offer received. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington D.C., is the contracting activity (N0002424F5343).
02 Apr 24. Naval Group and PT PAL Signed a Contract with Indonesia for 2 Locally Built Scorpene Evolved Full LiB Submarines. On March 28th 2024, Indonesia chose Naval Group and PT PAL to strengthen the capabilities of the Indonesian Navy with two Scorpène® Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery (LiB) submarines to be built in Indonesia in PT PAL shipyard, through a transfer of technology from Naval Group. In accordance with the Defence Cooperation Agreement signed between the governments of France and Indonesia in August 2021, the Indonesian authorities have chosen Naval Group and PT PAL for their submarine program. The two companies had joined forces through a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) signed in February 2022. The contract includes the delivery of two Scorpène® Evolved Full LiB submarines that will be built in Indonesia within PT PAL shipyard, thanks to a proven transfer of know-how and technology from Naval Group, and reusing 100% of PT PAL assets. (Source: ASD Network)
TECHNOLOGY
01 Apr 24. DroneShield has been awarded an approximately $900k R&D contract from a Five-Eyes Government. The contract is notable in that it specifically aims to leverage the potential of the DroneSentry-X Mk2 and aims to provide an initial set of software tools to enhance end-user capabilities in the Counter-UAS Electronic Attack domain. This contract aligns closely with DroneShield’s current technology roadmap. Software controlled multi-channel wide band disruption allows for not only optimised channel management, frequency management, power usage and optimisation but also the addition of custom waveforms targeted at various threats. Advancements in drone protocols designed to move away from RF interference as well as work in high noise, high clutter environments means that traditional methods of disruption may become less effective over time. With a software approach to disruption the ability to adapt the disruption to stay one step ahead of the technology has become paramount of successful disruption systems.
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