The corporate takeover of U.S. intelligence Nov 7, 2009
Other major contractors include Booz Allen Hamilton, DRS Technologies and Mantech International. The industry's growth and dependence on government budgets has made intelligence contracting an attractive market for former high-ranking national security officials, like former CIA director George Tenet, who now working as a director and advisor to four companies that hold contracts with U.S. intelligence agencies and do big business in Iraq and elsewhere. (Salon)
Army to get more aerostat threat detection systems Oct 8, 2009
Sponsored by DRS Technologies. Highlights from the current issue. (FCW.com)
Aegis ships to get new voice systems Sep 22, 2009
DRS Technologies will install new communications technology on cruisers and destroyers ... DRS Technologies Inc. has won a Navy voice communications contract worth $13 ... Sponsored by DRS Technologies. (FCW.com)
DRS to upgrade voice systems on Aegis ships Sep 22, 2009
DRS Technologies Inc. has won a Navy voice communications contract worth $13 ... DRS Technologies, of Parsippany, N.J., ranks on Washington Technology's 2009 list of the largest federal government prime contractors. (FCW.com)
DRS Technologies closes Soneticom buy Sep 19, 2009
DRS Technologies Inc. has completed its purchase of Soneticom Inc., a provider of geolocation systems, wireless communications protocols and digital signal processing. Financial terms were not disclosed. (FCW.com)
DRS, BAE win $1.9B Army vision equipment deal Sep 16, 2009
The Army has awarded contracts to DRS Technologies and BAE Systems to fulfill orders for infrared drivers vision enhancers (DVEs) through an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a $1. 9 billion ceiling. (FCW.com)
Army picks two for drivers vision devices Sep 15, 2009
The Army has awarded contracts to DRS Technologies and BAE Systems to fulfill orders for infrared drivers vision enhancers (DVEs) through an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a $1 ... Sponsored by DRS Technologies. (FCW.com)
Army orders ground robots for engineer, infantry support Sep 3, 2009
The robot "is well-suited for use by combat engineers, route clearance companies and infantry brigades. The PackBot 510 with FasTac Kit provides warfighters with the ability to see and assess dangerous areas from safe standoff distances and to clear routes while on the move. The robot is controlled through a ruggedized laptop with a game-style controller, operates at speeds of up to 5.8 miles per hour and provides up to four hours of mission run time. The PackBot 510s compact arm and... (FCW.com)
Miller-Valentine signs defense firm for Mission Point Aug 29, 2009
DRS Technologies provides products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors around the globe ... DRS Technologies is scheduled to move into 2601 Mission Point Blvd. in the first quarter of 2010 ... Miller-Valentine is working on the space for DRS Technologies. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
DOD updates IPv6 Standard Profile Aug 26, 2009
" The IPv6 Standard Profiles document distinguishes different types of IPv6 devices into product classes with class profiles as well as defining the base requirements and the functional requirements by technical areas. Product classes include end nodes (host/workstations, network appliance, simple servers and advanced servers), intermediate node (routers, Layer 3 switches, information assurance devices) and IPv6-capable software. The document is targeted toward several communities of interest,... (FCW.com)
DOD likely to adopt limited social networking Aug 25, 2009
The Marine Corps "allows social networking for the folks theyve designated need it, Carey said. So public affairs and recruiters have access. Carey traveled to Stanford University last week where he met with social networking technology providers that included LinkedIn and MySpace. He had to explain to the company officials that even though some Navy information is not classified; it still should not be broadcast over the Internet. Whether, and how, the social networking companies... (FCW.com)
Click to read:Mission Critical for Troops in Afghanistan Aug 19, 2009
Acutronic Accenture Ltd. ADT Security Services, Inc. Aerojet Aerospace Center Support Aerospace Corporation Aerovironment Advanced Integrated Systems Aivea Corporation Alliant Techsystems Allied Container Systems Allied-Signal Inc. AM General Corporation American Petroleum Institute Anteon International Corporation Applied Research Associates Inc. ARINC Argon ST AV-Optimal Defense Consultancy Service BAE Systems plc (U.S. subsidiary is BAE Systems Inc.) Ball Corporation Ball Aerospace &... (CBS News)
Army Microsoft moratorium nears its end Aug 16, 2009
Sponsored by DRS Technologies. When it comes to delivering IT products and services, speed to the edge is a priority for DOD, Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. (FCW.com)
House seems set on pork-padded defense bill Jul 31, 2009
inserted for DRS Technologies, a Florida contractor that has contributed $46,350 to Young during that period, according to Taxpayers for Common Sense. The White House criticized the addition of $80 million for the Kinetic Energy Interceptor program, which Gates and other Pentagon officials have said is technically troubled, behind schedule, and billions of dollars over budget. (MSNBC -- Politics)
U.S. Eyes Private Security for Afghanistan Jul 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2009. Washington Post Reports Army Considers Hiring Contractors for "Theater-Wide" Armed Security. (CBS News -- World)
ILS Engineer Jul 26, 2009
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide ... DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide ... DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. (Florida Today)
Product Engineer Jun 25, 2009
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide ... DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. (Florida Today)
Crash mystery tests limits of technology Jun 3, 2009
The detachable recorder emits a signal within minutes of a crash indicating its location, potentially saving days of searching and millions of dollars, said Hall, who consults for a New Jersey company, DRS Technologies, that makes the devices. Unlike standard black boxes that are embedded deep in an airplane's tail assembly, the detachable recorders would sit in an inset on a plane's tail, Hall said. (USA Today)
Murtha can do no wrong in Johnstown May 31, 2009
Jeff Wood, the Johnstown general manager of DRS Technologies -- a defense manufacturing firm employing 900 workers -- summed up the warm feelings at the show's opening ceremonies. "Congressman Murtha, I am very proud to be standing on the platform with you," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Johnstown companies share in multimillion dollar contracts May 30, 2009
Defense companies Concurrent Technologies Corp., (CTC), Johnstown Welding Fabrication Industries (JWFI), DRS Technologies and Martin-Baker America were among those receiving contracts. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Johnstown companies share in multimillion dollar contracts By DAN DiPAOLODaily American 30 North Chief Rating: 0 Friday, May 29, 2009 10:56 PM EDT JOHNSTOWN Local... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Contractor with ties to Murtha suspended May 30, 2009
The seven are Lockheed Martin Corp., the Boeing Co., BAE Systems PLC, Northrop Grumman Corp., General Dynamics Corp., Raytheon Co. and DRS Technologies Inc.. Fundraiser scheduled next weekNext Wednesday, Murtha has scheduled a fundraiser in a Washington, D.C., town house next door to Democratic Party headquarters. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Local businesses receive contracts May 30, 2009
Local business leaders gathered at the Pasquerilla conference center Friday morning for the announcement of more than 95 million in contract awards (Somerset Daily American, PA)
SES Americom-New Skies Picks Up MTVN Six-Pack Apr 30, 2009
These include: a five-year distribution and contribution deal for the delivery of CNN to and from Europe and the Middle East; the renewal of a deal for 160 MHz of satellite capacity with DRS Technologies; and a multi-year deal to distribute THIS TV, a partnership between Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Weigel Broadcasting. The 24-hour digital multicast channel, which uses programming from the MGM library and originates from Weigel's WCIU-TV in Chicago, has been cleared by more than 70 stations around... (Multichannel News)
Is Murtha the prince of pork? Mar 29, 2009
Multinational firms, from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to DRS Technologies and the Norwegian firm Kongsberg Gruppen, have set up outposts here, capturing defense contracts and partnering with local companies such as CTC and JWF.. No one has tallied the amount Mr. Murtha has steered into his district, which sprawls well beyond the Conemaugh Valley and reaches the West Virginia border. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The influence game: Mixing donations, earmarks Mar 24, 2009
But last month s event, with tickets starting at 1,400, was missing one longtime friend: Paul Magliocchetti, the founder of a lobbying firm that over the past two decades has been one of Murtha s biggest sources of campaign donations (Somerset Daily American, PA)
major recipients of PMA campaign donations Feb 24, 2009
How to use this search tool:Donor Lookup: Individual campaign contributorsZIP Code: Local contributions and other informationPerson: Politicians, lobbyists and other notable peopleOrganization: Corporations, unions, trade associations, etc (Harper's Magazine)
