Second-quarter earnings reports reveal defense contractors that are focused heavily on high-tech capabilities needed for fighting insurgencies are doing better than those more heavily invested in conventional warfare.
QinetiQ North America will develop a single robotic controller that Marine Corps ground troops could use to operate unmanned vehicles and sensors under a $2.1 million Navy contract.
Lockheed Martin has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gyrocam Systems LLC, a developer and supplier of gyro-stabilized optical surveillance systems for the military. The financial terms were not disclosed.
Alion Science and Technology Corp. is assisting the Navy with modeling and simulation support under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $48.8 million.
Science Applications International Corp. plans to strongly defend itself against a whistle-blower lawsuit involving a General Services Administration contract to support naval facility in Mississippi.
Seasoned players such as General Dynamics Corp., ITT Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp. and SAIC maintained a steady pipeline of defense contracts in June.
Two European communications companies are seeking to increase their share of the U.S. government market by touting the benefits of their videoconferencing and mobile satellite offerings.
QinetiQ North America will assist with the testing of command, control, communications and intelligence functions on the Marine Corps’ expeditionary fighting vehicle under a new contract.
Science Applications International Corp. will provide a variety of information technology support services to the Army base and facilities at Fort Polk, La.
QinetiQ North America will provide a range of support services to the Marine Corps under a three-year contract that has a maximum value of $17.4 million.
CACI International Inc. will provide program management support to the Army and Marine Corps under a five-year contract with a potential total value of $30 million.
