Conceptualization of the GeoXO constellation. Credits: NOAA By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor NASA, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), announced it has selected Lockheed Martin Corp. of Littleton, Colo., to build the spacecraft for NOAA’s Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite program. In a news release on June 18, NASA said … More NASA Chooses Lockheed Martin to Build Next-Gen Spacecraft for NOAA in $2.27 Billion Contract

U.S. military operators at the National Space Defense Center at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., conduct a space domain awareness mission. Credit: U.S. Space Force photo by Dennis Rogers By Christina Phillips The Space Rapid Capabilities Office, a specialized unit within the U.S. Space Force tasked with fast-tracking critical space technologies, announced it has selected … More Space Force Agency Chooses 20 Companies for $1 Billion Ground Systems IDIQ Contract

Photo NASA By Christina Phillips NASA announced it has awarded contracts to six companies to supply liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen in support of operations at agency centers and facilities across the United States. In a news release, NASA said the indefinite-delivery/fixed-price contract runs from Monday, July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029. NASA reported … More NASA Awards Contracts to 6 Companies to Supply Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Oxygen

Double exposure of Hurricane Ida approaching New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2021. Photo: Brian McGowan, Unsplash By Christina Phillips Aecom, an infrastructure consulting firm, announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Aecom a single-award professional services contract to provide advisory and program management services to its … More Aecom Wins US Program Mgmt Services Contract to Support FEMA’s Disaster Relief Efforts

From left to right, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States Radovan Javorcik, Slovak Republic Minister of Education, Research, Development, and Youth Tomáš Drucker, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and United States Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Sonata Coulter pose for a photo during an … More NASA: Slovakia Signs in as 42nd Nation to Join Artemis Accords

The B-21 Raider received the Grand Laureate award within the defense space at Aviation Week’s 66th Annual Laureate Awards. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman) By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Northrop Grumman Corporation announced in a news release that it received the Aviation Week Grand Laureate Award in the defense category for its role as the … More Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Gets Aviation Week Grand Laureate Award

By Christina Phillips The Department of Defense (DoD) announced awards of $6.5 million and $8.4 million to Canadian companies Fortune Minerals Limited and Lomiko Metals, through the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) program to help support the U.S. – Canadian Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals. In a news release on May 16, the DoD … More DoD Awards $14.9 Million to Canadian Companies to Enhance North American Cobalt and Graphite Supply Chain

The new online store will feature a wide selection, including more products from Irish businesses, and low, local prices, without additional customs charges. Photo: Amazon By Christina Phillips Amazon announced that it will launch a new dedicated store in Ireland, Amazon.ie, in 2025 to enhance the retail experience for new and existing customers. While many … More Amazon Launches Amazon.ie in Ireland in 2025

By Christina Phillips EnerSys, a company specializing in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bren-Tronics in an all-cash transaction of $208 million. In a news release on May 2, EnerSys said the purchase price represents approximately 8.7x Bren-Tronics’ adjusted EBITDA for the 12 months ending … More EnerSys to Buy Bren-Tronics for $208 Million

Brandon Aguiar, a graduate student at Florida International University, works to prepare a slurry containing a lunar regolith simulant, graphene nanoplatelets, and base resin for use in FIU’s ongoing study of the enhanced electrical conductivity of additively manufactured lunar regolith components involving graphene nanoplatelets.Photo Credit: Florida International University By Christina Phillips NASA announced it has … More NASA Awards $1.5 Million in Technology Grants to Advance Moon to Mars Space Exploration

Lancer lift off Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. — A B-1B Lancer takes off on a routine mission from here. Carrying the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission Lancer is the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael B. … More Conti Federal Wins $63.1 Million Contract to Construct B-21 Fuels System Maintenance Dock at Ellsworth Air Force Base

Micron Technology R&D facility in Boise, Idaho. (Photo: Micron) By Christina Phillips Micron Technology, a semiconductor company and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, announced the company and the Biden-Harris Administration have signed a non-binding Preliminary Memorandum of Terms (PMT) for $6.1 billion in funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to support planned memory … More Biden Administration Awards Micron $6.1 Billion CHIPS and Science Act Funding for Memory Manufacturing in Idaho and New York

Optic-fiber telecommunication equipment in rack. (Photo: Kirill Sh, Unsplash) By Christina Phillips The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it has voted to restore a national standard to ensure the internet is “fast, open, and fair.” In a news release on April 25, the FCC said this decision to reclassify broadband service as a Title II … More FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality

12nd Bn., 11th Marines prepare to fire NMESIS missiles. Photo by Cpl Earik Barton. (Photo: Business Wire) By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced that it was awarded an additional delivery order valued at $40 million for the procurement of Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (Rogue-Fires) to … More Oshkosh Wins Additional $40M Rogue-Fires Order

IBM Canada employee at the IBM Bromont, Quebec, plant holding a wafer (Photo: IBM) By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor IBM, the Government of Canada, and the Government of Quebec have announced agreements that will strengthen Canada’s semiconductor industry and further develop the assembly, testing and packaging (ATP) capabilities for semiconductor modules to be used … More IBM, Gov’t of Canada, Gov’t of Quebec Sign Pacts to Strengthen Canada’s Semiconductor Industry

Ascent AeroSystems Spirit is a compact, modular, rugged, all-weather platform engineered to operate reliably in the most challenging environments, including high wind, heavy rain, sleet, snow, and blowing sand. (Photo: Business Wire) By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a company specializing in civilian rotorcraft, announced it has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now … More Robinson Helicopter Company Buys Ascent AeroSystems

The anhinga, sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter, or water turkey, are often seen in Florida drying out their feathers. (Photo: Michael Hamments, Unsplash) By Christina Phillips The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced the Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners for 2024. In a news release, the DOD said the awards recognize installations, teams … More DOD Names Winners of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards

Credit: NASA By Christina Phillips NASA announced that its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has selected for funding more than 100 space technology projects from innovators across the country. In a news release, NASA said this program offers small businesses in the United States early-stage funding and support to advance the agency’s goals of … More NASA Funds Space Technology Projects from 100+ Small US Businesses

Earth Day is April 22, 2024 (Photo: Brian Yurasits Unsplash) By Christina Phillips Earthday.org, the global force behind Earth Day on April 22, announced it is partnering with the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), a trade group representing the entire out of home (OOH) advertising industry, for the sixth year in a … More Earthday.org Partners with OAAA to Highlight Dangers of Plastics to Human Health

Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix/Avondale (Photo: Business Wire) By Christina Phillips MCR, a hotel management company and third largest hotel owner-operator in the United States, and Building and Land Technology (BLT), a real estate firm that has developed more than 25 million square feet of real estate across commercial and residential properties, announced they have … More MCR and BLT Close on $632 Million Refinancing of 53-Hotel Portfolio

Photo: Tijuana Flats By Christina Phillips Central Florida-based Tijuana Flats announced that a new ownership group, Flatheads, LLC, has acquired the brand with a plan of revitalizing its restaurants and reinvigorating the customer experience. In a news release on April 19, Tijuana Flats said the change marks a new chapter for the organization which was … More Tijuana Flats Acquired by Flatheads

By Christina Phillips Tupperware Brands Corporation announced the status of its filing of its 2023 financial statements. In a news release on April 19, Tupperware Brands said that following the Company’s engagement of its new auditor, KPMG in late January, the Company became current in the filing of its quarterly financial statements for the first … More Tupperware Brands Gets NYSE Notice Regarding Late 2023 10-K Filing

Matevž Frangež, State Secretary, Ministry of Economy, Tourism, and Sport signs the Artemis Accords on behalf of Slovenia with NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, Ambassador Jamie L. Harpootlian, Rebecca Bresnik, Associate General Counsel for International and Space Law, and Slovenian Ambassador to the United States Iztok Mirošič standing behind. Credit: State Department By Christina Phillips NASA … More NASA Welcomes Slovenia to Artemis Accords

 Photo: L3Harris Technologies By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor L3Harris Technologies announced it has received a $256 million order from the U.S. Army for continued production of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B). In a news release, L3 Harris said this is the first order for the ENVG-B’s Program of Record full-scale production … More L3 Harris Wins $256 Million US Army Order for Continued Production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular

Setting up house for brain-based computing Sandia National Laboratories received a brain-based computing system from Intel Corp. that has 1.15 billion artificial neurons, aiming to advance large-scale brain-inspired computing. This innovative system, ten times faster and denser than its predecessor, holds potential for various applications from scientific simulations to societal enhancements like smarter soldier gear … More 1.15 Billion Artificial Neurons from Intel Arrive at Sandia Labs

To support a circular economy, aluminum hydroxide can extract 37 milligrams of lithium per gram of recoverable sorbent in a single step. Credit: Jayanthi Kumar, Parans Paranthaman and Philip Gray/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy By Christina Phillips The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) announced that chemists have invented a more efficient way … More Chemists Discover More Efficient Way to Extract Lithium from Mining Sites, Oil Fields, Used Batteries

The new recoverable and reusable loitering munition drone platform will enable rifle squads and platoons to directly engage enemy targets beyond line of sight. (Photo: Business Wire) By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced that it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up … More Teledyne FLIR Defense Wins $249 Million IDIQ Contract for U.S. Marine Corps Organic Precision Fires-Light Program

3D render of the quantum computing chip, 8K resolution. Photo: Alex Shuper, Unsplash By Christina Phillips On World Quantum Day, the FBI acknowledges the importance of protecting quantum information science and technology. In a news release on April 12, the FBI said adversarial nation-states are aggressively attempting to obtain a strategic advantage over the United … More FBI Celebrates World Quantum Day

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. Photo: Unsplash In collaboration with Casey Horner By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Cisco announced the company has completed the acquisition of Isovalent, a company specializing in open source cloud native networking and security. In a news release, Cisco said this marks a significant step forward in its commitment to … More Cisco Acquires Isovalent

Laboratory Photo: Unsplash In collaboration with Getty Images By Christina Phillips FujiFilm Diosynth Biotechnologies North Carolina, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced it will invest $1.2 billion to expand its biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, NC, creating 680 new jobs in Wake County. A news release on April 11 noted that the … More FujiFilm Diosynth Invests $1.2 Billion in Holly Springs, NC, Manufacturing Facility

The mission will be Rocket Lab’s third for the U.S. Space Force. Electron at Launch Complex 2 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Image credit. Austin Adams By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Rocket Lab USA announced it has been awarded a $14.49 million task order by the U.S. … More Rocket Lab Wins $14.49 Million US Space Force Electron Launch Contract

The Northrop Grumman full-scale model of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope graces the skyline of Austin, Texas in 2013. The model is the length of a tennis court and approximately 3 stories tall. (Photo: NASA/Chris Gunn)  By Christina Phillips Northrop Grumman announced the company is gifting its James Webb Space Telescope full-scale model to the … More Northrop Grumman to Donate James Webb Space Telescope Full-Scale Model to the Space Foundation

Photo: Segers Aero Corporation, Fairhope, Ala. Dec. 17, 2021 –(PR.com) Investment Firm H.I.G. Capital announced in a news release that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of Segers Aero Corporation. Segers provides essential maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services on mission-critical military platforms. The Company offers a suite of engine, accessory, and propeller services … More H.I.G. Capital Acquires Segers

A full-size prototype of Manta Ray, a new class of uncrewed underwater vehicle, is assembled in Northrop Grumman’s Annapolis facility. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman) By Christina Phillips Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the company has completed assembly of a full-size uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) prototype known as Manta Ray. In a news release on April 8, … More Northrop Grumman Unveils Manta Ray Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle Prototype Built Through DARPA Program

Photo: Battelle By Christina Phillips Battelle announced it has delivered four upgraded Ford Expeditions to the United States Department of State (DoS) for testing, evaluation, and certification. In a news release on April 8, Battelle said its Logistics, Operations & Ground Systems business line, in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, has been working for two … More Battelle Delivers Ford Expeditions to US State Dept with Upgraded Armor and Technology

The businesses L3Harris will divest offer a variety of airborne and ground-based antennas and test equipment. Photo: Microsoft Phased radio waves By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor L3Harris Technologies announced it has signed a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of Kanders & Company will acquire its antenna and related businesses for $200 million. In … More L3Harris Signs Pact with Kanders & Company to Sell Non-Core Assets for $200 Million

An artist’s concept design of NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle. Photo NASA By Christina Phillips NASA announced it has selected Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to advance capabilities for a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) that Artemis astronauts will use to travel around the lunar surface, conducting scientific research during the agency’s Artemis campaign at … More NASA Chooses Astrolab, Intuitive Machines, and Lunar Outpost to Advance Lunar Terrain Vehicle for Travel on the Moon

Nuclear powerplant in Belgium. Photo: Unsplash Frédéric Paulussen By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of WSC for approximately $34 million in cash. WSC is a provider of simulation technology that supports the design, commissioning, and operation of commercial nuclear power generation and process plants worldwide with … More Curtiss-Wright Buys WSC for $34 Million

Photo: Unsplash National Cancer Institute By Christina Phillips Risant Health announced it has completed its acquisition of Geisinger as its first health system dedicated to increasing access to value-based care and coverage. In a news release on April 2, Risant Health said that together, the organizations will create a new value-based care platform that includes … More Risant Health Acquires Geisinger

Photo: Jared Murray, Unsplash By Christina Phillips Race Rock, a manufacturer and supplier of critical infrastructure products and solutions for transportation, energy transmission/distribution, telecommunications, and other end markets, announced it has acquired Texas Corrugators – Austin Division, a provider of guardrail, bridge rail, sign posts, corrugated pipe, and other highway and construction products. In a … More Race Rock Buys Texas Corrugators

Photo: Miter Brands By Christina Phillips Miter Brands, a manufacturer of residential windows and doors, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of PGT Innovations, a manufacturer of highly engineered and technically advanced windows and doors. In a news release on March 28, Miter Brands said the company and PGT Innovations, known for its impact-resistant … More Miter Brands Acquires PGT Innovations

Photo: The Home Depot By Christina Phillips The Home Depot announced the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SRS Distribution, a residential specialty trade distribution company across several verticals serving the professional roofer, landscaper and pool contractor. In a news release on March 28, The Home Depot said SRS will accelerate The … More The Home Depot to Buy SRS Distribution, Increasing Total Addressable Pro Market by About $50 Billion

U.S. Air Force airplane. Photo: Unsplash By Christina Phillips Beyond New Horizons (BNH) reported it has been awarded the U.S. Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II contract valued at more than $3.7 billion. BNH is a Joint Venture (JV) between Astrion and Fluor specializing in testing and evaluation for military and space systems. … More Beyond New Horizons Awarded $3.7 Billion US Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment Contract

U.S. Army Computer Network AI-generated art work By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor CACI International announced in a release that it has secured a single-award technology task order worth up to $239 million with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods to modernize the U.S. Army’s Global Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) Network … More CACI Wins $239 Million Task Order to Modernize US Army’s Unified Network

Photo Intel By Christina Phillips The Biden-Harris Administration announced on March 20 that Intel and the U.S. Department of Commerce have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $8.5 billion in direct funding to Intel for commercial semiconductor projects under the CHIPS and Science Act. CHIPS Act funding aims to increase … More Intel Signs Pact with the Biden Admin for up to $8.5 Billion in Direct Funding Under the CHIPS Act

Metal shavings stand vertically atop a rare earth magnet. (Photo By: C. Todd Lopez, DOD) By Christina Phillips The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced it has in recent months advanced its goal of developing domestic supply chains to ensure continued access to the rare earth materials needed to manufacture the permanent magnets used in … More DOD to Establish ‘Mine-to-Magnet’ Supply Chain for Rare Earth Materials

A service member looks out from the top of a military vehicle that sits in a barren, desert landscape. (Photo DOD By: Army Spc. David Campos-Contreras) By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor The U.S. Department of Defense has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine. In a news release on March 12, the Defense Department reported … More Biden Administration to Send Urgent Security Assistance for Ukraine Using Unexpected Army Savings

Booz Allen’s portfolio of energy and climate-related efforts includes the re-building of a climate-resilient Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama, Fla., using digital twin technology. (Photo Military.com) By Christina Phillips Booz Allen Hamilton announced it was awarded a ten-year $550 million contract from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to support … More Booz Allen Awarded $550M Dept of Energy ARPA-E Contract to Support Energy Technology Solutions, Reduce Climate Impact

EQT and Equitrans Midstream, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., have entered in a definitive merger pact. (Photo Unsplash Tyler Rutherford) By Christina Phillips EQT Corporation and Equitrans Midstream Corporation announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement creating a premier vertically integrated natural gas business with an initial enterprise value over $35 billion, which they said … More EQT to Acquire Equitrans Midstream in an All Stock Transaction with a Combined Company Enterprise Value Over $35 Billion

Photo: Unsplash, Arteum.ro ResearchAndMarkets.com has added the “Venture Capital Investment Market Report by Sector, Fund Size, Funding Type, and Region 2024-2032”  to its offering. In a release, ResearchAndMarkets.com noted report details: The global venture capital investment market size reached US$ 284.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 1,310.8 billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 18.49% during … More ResearchAndMarkets.com Adds Venture Capital Investment Market Report 2024-2032: Growing Emphasis on Sustainability and Green Finance

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 poses for a photo before their mission to the International Space Station. From left to right: Mission Specialist Konstantin Borisov, Pilot Andreas Mogensen, Commander Jasmin Moghbeli, and Mission Specialist Satoshi Furukawa. Proto credits: SpaceX By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor NASA announced it will provide live coverage of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-7 … More NASA to Provide Live Coverage of SpaceX Crew-7 Return to Earth

U.S. Marines with Beach and Terminal Operations Company, 1st Landing Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct an external lift of a bulk fuel pump with U.S. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 18, 2021. (Photo Joel Rivera-Camacho, … More SAIC Awarded $96 Million Contract to Modernize Business Operations for Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Photo Marques Thomas, Unsplash By Christina Phillips ALDI has announced plans to add 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2028 through a combination of new openings and store conversions. In a news release, ALDI said this five-year expansion plan will bring more communities products at the lowest possible prices during a time when consumers … More ALDI to Open 800 New US Stores by End of 2028

Anatol Feygin, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, Cheniere Energy speaks to Bloomberg’s Alix Steel during CERAWeek 2023. (Photo S&P Global CERAWeek 2023) By Christina Phillips The 42nd annual energy conference CERAWeek by S&P Global will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and … More CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global to Gather Energy CEOs, Government Officials and Business and Tech Leaders in Houston

Photo Allison Saeng, Unsplash By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Bloom Energy announced it is teaming up with Shell Plc. to study decarbonization solutions, utilizing Bloom’s proprietary hydrogen electrolyzer technology. In a news release, Bloom said the company and Shell will collaborate with the goal of developing replicable, large-scale, solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) systems that … More Bloom Energy Enters Pacts with Shell to Study Large-Scale, Renewable Hydrogen Energy Projects

JetBlue Photo: Sachin Amijhad, Unsplash By Christina Phillips JetBlue announced it has reached an agreement with Spirit Airlines to terminate their July 2022 merger agreement. In a news release on March 4, JetBlue said that although both companies continue to believe in the procompetitive benefits of the combination, JetBlue and Spirit mutually agreed that terminating … More JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Terminate Merger Pact

San Diego, CA (Feb. 15, 2023) A graphic concept of quantum technology depicts two ships at sea in the background and a large, stylized molecule in the foreground. Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s scientists and engineers are leading quantum research, collaboration, and training among warfare centers. (U.S. Navy illustration by NIWC Pacific/Released.) Photo by: Art … More Planet Labs PBC Wins Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Contract for Vessel Detection and Monitoring

Groundwater Expansion February 2024. (Photo: US DOE The Hanford Site) By Christina Phillips BWX Technologies has reported a contract with an estimated value of up to $45 billion over a 10-year ordering period from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for environmental management operations at the Hanford Site in Washington. The Hanford Site is a … More BWXT-led Team Wins $45 Billion Environmental Management Contract for DOE’s Hanford Nuclear Site

Photo: Unsplash in collaboration with Getty Images By Christina Phillips ResearchandMarkets.com has added the “Telemedicine Market, Size, Global Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis” report to its offering. In a release, ResearchandMarkets.com noted report highlights: The global telemedicine market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with projections indicating a growth … More Research and Markets: Telemedicine Market Projected to Soar to US $317.59 Billion by 2030

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft at the Minneapolis- St. Paul International Airport. (Photo: Samantha Gades, Unsplash) By: E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor During an all-day safety discussion at FAA Headquarters on Feb. 27, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker informed top Boeing officials that the aircraft manufacturer must develop a comprehensive action plan to address its … More FAA Releases Update on Grounding of Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft

Largest supermarket merger in U.S. history will eliminate competition and raise grocery prices for millions of Americans, while harming tens of thousands of workers, FTC alleges. (Photo: Tara Clark, Unsplash) By Christina Phillips The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history—Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the … More FTC Sues to Block Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons

On Feb. 22, 2024, Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lunar lander captures a wide field of view image of Schomberger crater on the Moon approximately 125 miles (200 km) uprange from the intended landing site, at approximately about 6 miles (10 km) altitude. (Photo credit: Intuitive Machines) By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor For the first time … More NASA: New Science and Technology Operating on the Moon

The CHAPEA mission 1 crew (from left: Nathan Jones, Ross Brockwell, Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu) exit a prototype of a pressurized rover and make their way to the CHAPEA facility ahead of their entry into the habitat on June 25, 2023. Credit: NASA/Josh Valcarcel By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor NASA announced it is seeking … More NASA Seeks Applicants to Participate in Simulated Yearlong Mars Mission

Photo: Blake Wisz, Unsplash By Christina Phillips Capital One Financial Corporation and Discover Financial Services announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Capital One will acquire Discover in an all-stock transaction valued at $35.3 billion. In a news release on Feb. 19, Capital One said the transaction brings together two companies with long-standing track records … More Capital One to Buy Discover for $35.3 Billion

Futuristic Warfighter. Photo Jimi Malmberg, Unsplash By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) has announced the next round of projects to receive funding via the pilot program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT). In a press release on Feb … More DOD Reports Next Round of Project Funding to Speed up Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies

(From left) Ioannis Daglis, president of the Hellenic Space Center, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, watch as Giorgos Gerapetritis, Greek foreign minister, signs the Artemis Accords on the margins of the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue at the Department of State in Washington, Feb. 9. Credits: Official State Department photo by Chuck … More NASA: Greece Becomes 35th Artemis Accords Signatory

By Christina Phillips NASA announced it has awarded $3.7 million to 11 teams to support new collaborations between the agency and United States institutions not historically part of the agency’s research enterprise. In a news release, NASA said these are the first awards given through a new program from the agency’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) … More NASA Awards $3.7 Million Inaugural Grants to Support 11 Research Institutions

Moderna’s Covid-19 mRNA vaccine. Photo Unsplash, Mufid Majnun By Christina Phillips Moderna announced the company has been recognized on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list as part of its “All-Star” top-50 companies. This annual list is considered one of the leading measures of corporate reputation among global organizations. “We are honored to be recognized among the … More Moderna Chosen as a Fortune Most Admired Company

U.S. Navy ship photo taken from Point Loma, San Diego, Calif. Photo: Unsplash William Rudolph By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Sayres Defense announced the company was awarded a prime, full and open contract by the Department of Navy to support NAVSEA through the PMS 300/PMS 325 Professional Support Services contract. In a news release, Sayres … More Sayres Defense Awarded $280 Million US Navy Prime Contract

Collins Aerospace’s Next-Gen spacesuit prior to Crew Capability Assessment. Photo Collins Aerospace By Christina Phillips Collins Aerospace with partners ILC Dover and Oceaneering, announced the completion of the Crew Capability Assessment test, a key step in the design process on its next-generation spacesuit for the International Space Station, under NASA’s Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services, or … More Collins Aerospace Reaches Developmental Milestone of Next-Gen Spacesuit for the International Space Station Under NASA Contract

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft for the NG-20 cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)  By Christina Phillips Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Cygnus cargo delivery spacecraft was successfully launched to the International Space Station on Jan. 30 by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from … More Northrop Grumman Launches 20th Cargo Resupply Mission to the International Space Station for NASA

U.S. Army, Dahlonega, GA. Photo Unsplash By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor CACI International announced the company was awarded a five-year, single-award task order valued at up to $382 million to provide technology to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Engineering and Systems Integration Directorate (ESID) Trojan Engineering and Systems Integration (ESI) Advancement … More CACI Wins $382M US Army Technology Task Order

Unsplash in collaboration with Getty Images By Christina Phillips Iron Bow Technologies, a technology solutions provider to government, healthcare, education and commercial markets, announced it has secured a $2 billion, single award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In a news release, Iron Bow said the Connected Care … More Iron Bow Technologies Awarded $2 Billion VA Connected Care Integrated Network Contract

(Graphic: Business Wire) By Christina Phillips United States Steel Corporation has been named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024” by Newsweek and the market data research firm Plant-A Insights Group, based on their recent independent workplace study. The large-scale and rigorous review spotlights organizations that are providing excellent work opportunities for women, veterans, … More U.S. Steel Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington D. C. Photo: Unsplash By Christina Phillips HigherGov has issued a new report that shows defense and civilian contractors were awarded a record level of contract awards in 2023. In a news release, HigherGov said the 2023 Federal Contract Award Report, based on analysis of public and proprietary HigherGov data, found that … More HigherGov: $765 Billion in Federal Contracts Awarded in 2023

New contract presents optimum conditions for a likely restart of M777 production. Photo BAE Systems By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor BAE Systems announced it has signed an agreement with the U.S Army for M777 lightweight howitzer major structures, under an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA), which is currently limited to $50 million. In a news … More BAE Systems to Provide US Army With new M777 Structures

Photo Sydron By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Sydron airmobility unveiled its concept of Sydron eVTOL, Poland’s first Electrical Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) aerotaxi developed for short transportation. The concept was presented at the National Polish booth, which was organized by the Polish Investment & Trade Agency, … More Sydron, Poland’s 1st Developed eVTOL Aerotaxi Concept, Unveiled at CES 2024

In third phase of CRANE program, Aurora Flight Sciences will build X-plane with no moving control surfaces. Photo: DARPA By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor DARPA announced that it has selected Aurora Flight Sciences to build a full-scale X-plane to demonstrate the viability of using active flow control (AFC) actuators for primary flight control. In … More DARPA Chooses Aurora Flight Sciences to Build X-65 Plane With no Moving Control Surfaces

Photo Reolink By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Reolink, a security solution provider, unveiled its new dual-lens camera lineup at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. In a news release, Reolink said its new lineup includes an “industry-first” 16 million-pixel security camera, Duo 3 PoE, and more cutting-edge security products and technologies that the company said … More Reolink Showcases 1st 16MP Camera & Dual-Lens Camera Lineup at CES 2024

Accurate Meditech’s cuffless monitor, Accurate Mini, measures BP, SpO2, and core body temperature. Photo: Accurate Meditech By Arnold Carlson, Business Correspondent Among the various medical devices showcased during last week’s CES 2024, the Accurate Mini, a cuffless blood pressure monitor that continuously measures blood pressure, SpO2, and core body temperature, was unveiled by Accurate Meditech. The … More Accurate Meditech Unveils a Multi-Vital Sign Cuffless Monitor at CES 2024

“The hyper-personalized user experience” – Mercedes-Benz showcases class-defining digital tech at CES 2024. Photo Mercedes-Benz By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor During CES 2024., Mercedes-Benz showcased a range of digital advancements, which it said will transform the customer experience – both in-car and beyond. Central to this is a new MBUX Virtual Assistant that uses … More Mercedes-Benz Showcases Digital Tech at CES 2024

LG Celebrates the Decade-Long Journey of webOS With Immersive Experiences Fromthe Upcoming Masters of the Air on Apple TV+ and More Exciting Content. Photo LG By Arnold Carlson, Business Correspondent LG Electronics (LG) welcomed visitors to the company’s booth at CES 2024 with a wealth of entertaining experiences through the webOS zone. In a release, the … More LG Entertains CES 2024 Spectators With Immersive webOS Experience Zone

New Versal AI Edge XA adaptive SoCs and Ryzen Embedded V2000A Series processors underscore AMD leadership for powering next-generation automotive systems. Participating auto ecosystem partners at CES include: BlackBerry, Cognata, ECARX, Hesai, Luxoft, QNX, QT, Robosense, SEYOND, Tanway, Visteon and Xylon. Photo AMD By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor AMD is showcasing its automotive solutions … More AMD Showcases Automotive Technology Solutions at CES 2024

CASA Hub Stand Ultra is integrated with ADAM element’s Intelligent Magnetic System (iMS) magnetic hub system, a multi-functional USB-C hub that easily attaches and detaches for versatility,.Photo: ADAM elements By Arnold Carlson, Business Correspondent ADAM elements, a tech solutions provider, unveiled at CES 2024 two products: the CASA Hub Stand Ultra featuring a new Intelligent … More ADAM elements Launches Next-Gen Magnetic Hub and Qi2 Charging Solutions at CES 2024

The family of Intel AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle system-on-chips features artificial intelligence acceleration capabilities from Intel’s AI PC roadmap to enable the most desirable in-vehicle AI use cases, such as driver and passenger monitoring. Intel Automotive introduced the SoC during a presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at CES in Las Vegas. (Credit: Intel Corporation) By … More Intel at CES 2024: Company Drives ‘AI Everywhere’ into Automotive Market

This map depicts global temperature anomalies for meteorological summer in 2023 (June, July, and August). It shows how much warmer or cooler different regions of Earth were compared to the baseline average from 1951 to 1980, Photo: NASA 980. By: Christina Phillips Climate researchers from NASA and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) announced they … More NASA and NOAA to Release Annual Assessments of 2023 Global Temperatures, Climate Conditions

Siemens CEO Roland Busch and Dr. Wood, VP of Artificial Intelligence at AWS, on stage during the CES keynote, highlighting the partnership to democratize generative AI in software development. Photo: Siemens By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Siemens CEO Roland Busch announced during his keynote speech at CES 2024 that Siemens and Amazon Web Services … More Siemens CEO Roland Busch at CES 2024 Keynote: Company Will Join Forces with AWS to Democratize Generative AI in Software Development

As the prime contractor, Rocket Lab will design, build, test, and operate the Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta satellites for SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Photo: Rocket Lab By Arnold Carlson, Business Correspondent Rocket Lab USA a provider of space launch services and advanced satellite technology, announced it has been selected by and is under … More Rocket Lab Wins $0.5 Billion Contract to Design & Build Satellite Constellation for Space Development Agency

Photo: CTA By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor CES, billed as the world’s most powerful tech event, returns to Las Vegas Jan. 9-12, bringing together 4000+ exhibitors, including global brands and startups, industry professionals, media and government leaders. “The CES platform is ALL ON for 2024. No other event in the world connects the full … More CES 2024 Tech Event Kicks Off in Las Vegas with Increased Exhibits, Conferences and 60% of Fortune 500 Companies Registered

Artist’s concept of the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft. NASA and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works will unveil the aircraft on Friday, Jan. 12. NASA By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor NASA announced it will provide live coverage as it reveals its X-59 aircraft at 4 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 12, as part of the agency’s … More NASA to Unveil X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft

Pharmacist Photo: Unsplash, National Cancer Institute By Christina Phillips The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration’s drug importation program under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). In a news release on Jan. 5, the FDA said this is the first step on … More Florida Gets 1st Step FDA Approval to Import Lower Cost Prescription Drugs from Canada

A collage of illustrations highlighting the novel concepts proposed by the 2024 NIAC Phase I awardees. Credit: clockwise, from upper right: Steven Benner, Beijia Zhang, Matthew McQuinn, Alvaro Romero-Calvo, Thomas M. Eubanks, Kenneth Carpenter, James Bickford, Alvaro Romero-Calvo, Peter Cabauy, Geoffrey Landis, Lynn Rothschild, and Ge-Cheng Zha. NASA By Arnold Carlson, Business Correspondent NASA announced in a … More NASA Chooses 2024 Innovative Concept Studies

Photo Unsplash By Christina Phillips Eli Lilly and Company announced in a Dec. 27 new release that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Point Biopharma Global, a radiopharmaceutical company with a pipeline of clinical and preclinical-stage radioligand therapies in development for the treatment of cancer. “Next generation radioligand therapies hold great promise for … More Eli Lilly Acquires Point Biopharma

U.S. Navy Ship Photo Unsplash, Peter Pryharski By: E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) announced the company has been awarded a $63 million contract from the U.S. Navy to support hypersonics advanced concepts and strategic mission solutions for the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) … More SAIC Awarded $63 Million Contract to Support US Navy’s Hypersonics Advanced Concepts and Strategic Missions Programs

Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of CTA, at the CES 2023 Industry Keynote. Photo: CTA By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that it will welcome U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) at the upcoming CES 2024, which will be held Jan. 9-12 in … More CES 2024 to Host U.S. Sens. Rosen, Lujan, & Lummis, Other Senior US Government Officials who Will Headline Policy Discussions

Natural gas is compressed at a station on a natural gas pipeline in Texas. Photo Britannica © Jim Parkin/Shutterstock.com By Christina Phillips NextEra Energy Partners announced in a Dec. 28 new release that it closed on its previously disclosed agreement with Kinder Morgan to sell its Texas natural gas pipeline portfolio for $1.815 billion. “The completion of … More NextEra Energy Partners Sells Its Texas Natural Gas Pipeline Portfolio to Kinder Morgan for $1.82 Billion

Photo: L3Harris By Christina Phillips, Managing Editor L3Harris Technologies announced that its Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment (Vampire) multi-purpose weapons systems are having an immediate impact in Ukraine’s wartime efforts. “Early customer reports say Vampire is already having a positive effect in Ukraine thanks to the U.S. Navy’s ability to respond with ‘unprecedented … More L3Harris: Vampire Weapons System Helps US Navy Impact Ukraine’s Wartime Efforts

Photo: EDA By Christina Phillips, Managing Editor The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced the 22 finalists of the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete). Recompete targets the hardest-hit and most economically distressed areas where prime-age (25-54 years) employment is significantly lower than the national average, with the … More Biden Administration Names 22 Distressed Area Recompete Finalists

Circuit board with integrated circuits. Photo: Unsplash in collaboration with Getty Images By Arnold Carlson, Business Correspondent The Department of Defense (DOD) announced an award of $46.2 million to GreenSource Fabrication via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) Program. In a news release, the DOD said the award will enhance existing production capabilities at a manufacturing … More GreenSource Wins $46.2 Million DOD Award to Revitalize US Defense Industrial Base On-Shoring of Advanced Packaging and Assembly

Setting up CES 2023 featuring logo. By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will keynote at CES 2024 on Jan. 9. In a news release, the CTA said Gelsinger will discuss the critical roles that silicon and software play in making AI more accessible, providing … More Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger to Keynote at CES 2024

Optic-fiber telecommunication equipment in rack. Photo Kirill Sh, Unsplash By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor CACI International was awarded a five-year, single-award, task order valued at up to $420 million to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center, and the Engineering and … More CACI Wins $420 Million C5ISR US Army Task Order

Photo: Arkin Si, Unsplash By Christina Phillips, Managing Editor Alaska Air Group and Hawaiian Holdings announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $18.00 per share in cash, for a transaction value of approximately $1.9 billion, inclusive of $0.9 billion of Hawaiian Airlines net debt. … More Alaska Airlines to Acquire Hawaiian Airlines

Speakers at CES 2023. Photo: The Consumer Technology Association By: E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Best Buy CEO Corie Barry will be the CES 2024 Leaders in Technology (LIT) dinner headline speaker. In a release, the CTA said this invitation-only event on Jan. 10, brings together policymakers, technologists, media … More Best Buy CEO Corie Barry and Fortune CEO Alan Murray to Discuss Changing Consumer Demands for Technology at CES 2024 Leaders in Technology Dinner

CES 2023 Innovation Awards announcement. Bosch CES Media Days. Photo: Consumer Technology Association By E. Lee Phillips, Technology Contributor The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced its CES 2024 Innovation Awards honorees, including 36 products recognized as the year’s “Best of Innovation.” The CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in … More Consumer Technology Association Names Its CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honorees