Tag: government contracts
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ATF Scraps Ad-Surveillance Contract Amid Privacy Concerns
The ATF has scrapped a contract with Penlink for a commercial location-surveillance capability that raised eyebrows over privacy concerns, after the agency's director revealed they had been tracking people's locations through ad-tech data. The move comes as a win for those concerned about government overreach and data protection.
Air Force Weighs $1.5B Engine Deal with GE in T-7 'Horse Trade
The US Air Force is considering a game-changing $1.5 billion engine deal with GE Aerospace, a move that could significantly impact the T-7 Red Hawk program. This potential shift could add up to $1.5 billion in extra costs, but may also bring new efficiencies to the program.
Home Office Bolsters Passport Contract to £576M Amid Rising Demand
The Home Office has supercharged its passport production contract, boosting its value to £576 million as demand for passports continues to soar. This 12-year deal, worth £48 million annually, is a significant increase from the original £360 million estimate.
Peru Pursues F-16 Deal Amid Government Turmoil
Peru is moving forward with a deal to acquire 12 cutting-edge F-16 Block 70 fighters, a move that Lockheed Martin says will significantly modernize the country's fighter fleet. The $462 million contract marks a major milestone, despite ongoing government turmoil.
Navy Battleship Costs Exposed at Sea Air Space Conference
Get the inside scoop on the Navy's Trump-class battleship, including surprising cost revelations and updates on sub delays, straight from the Sea Air Space conference in Maryland. Top defense insiders are spilling the details - here's what you need to know.
Pentagon Scraps OCX GPS Ground Control System Amid Overwhelming Challenges
The Space Force has pulled the plug on the OCX GPS ground control system, citing insurmountable challenges, and will instead stick with the existing system managed by Lockheed Martin. This move marks a pragmatic shift, opting for a tried-and-tested solution over a troubled program.
Lockheed Martin Secures $105M Contract to Upgrade GPS Ground System
Lockheed Martin has landed a $105 million contract to upgrade its Alternative Execution Platform (AEP) ground system, potentially paving the way for it to take over control of future GPS IIIF satellites from RTX's troubled OCX program. This major upgrade could change the game for the next generation of GPS satellites.
EU Awards $213M Cloud Contract to Boost Digital Sovereignty
The European Union has taken a bold step towards digital independence with a $213 million cloud contract awarded to four European providers, marking a significant shift away from US tech dominance. This strategic move is set to bolster the EU's digital sovereignty.
Court Upholds Pentagon Ban on Anthropic AI Models
In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has sided with the Pentagon, allowing it to ban Anthropic's advanced AI models, including Claude, from defense contracts due to supply-chain risk concerns. This decision deals a blow to Anthropic's ambitions in the national defense space, at least for now.