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San Diego-based Indus Technology Inc. received a U.S. Navy contract that could be worth as much as $4.5 million.
These Efforts Can Secure Our Economic Future
Commentary
San Diego’s unique location and talents have given rise to many defense and commercial companies including L-3 Communications Holdings Inc., Qualcomm Inc. (the world’s largest wireless chip manufacturer), ViaSat Inc., Synthetic Genomics Inc. and General Atomics bringing forth hundreds of new high technology products and services.
SAIC Split Creates Leidos Holdings Inc.
The split of defense contractor SAIC into two companies early this week meant that overnight a new company appeared in San Diego, with 1,300 employees.
Trex Enterprises Missile Contract Potentially Worth $6.8M
San Diego-based Trex Enterprises Corp. recently received a contract to produce mirrors for the Missile Defense Agency.
El Cajon Company Gets $18.5 Million Contract for Presidio Construction
Halbert Construction Co. Inc. of El Cajon has been awarded a contract of approximately $18.5 million, for work on military dining and administration buildings at Presidio of Monterey.
Navy Awards Carlsbad Contractor $13.9 Million Task Order for Barracks Work
RQ Construction Co. Inc. of Carlsbad has received a task order of approximately $13.9 million to renovate three barracks at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.
Kratos Receives $8.5M Contract From Sikorsky
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. said it received a contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. valued at more than $8.5 million.
Pfenex Contract Option Adds $8M to Anthrax Vaccine Deal
The U.S. government has exercised an option to extend a contract with San Diego-based Pfenex Inc., increasing an earlier agreement $8 million to award $23.9 million all told to support the development of its anthrax vaccine.
BAE Systems Awarded a $7.8M Contract Modification From Navy
The U.S. Navy said it awarded BAE Systems Inc. San Diego Ship Repair a $7.8 million contract modification for work on the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Higgins.
General Atomics ASI Conducts $49.8M Foreign Military Sale to France
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has received a contract to provide its Reaper remotely piloted unmanned aircraft to France.
Northrop Grumman Awarded $114.2M Air Force Contract
The U.S. Air Force said it has awarded Northrop Grumman a $114.2 million contract for Global Hawk high-altitude spy aircraft.
Zogenix Gets Pentagon Contract Worth Up to $20.7M
San Diego-based Zogenix Inc. recently received a Pentagon contract that could be worth as much as $20.7 million.
Chinese Hackers Reportedly Target U.S. Drone Makers
SDBJ Insider
Could San Diego’s drone-building defense contractors be under a hack attack?
Region Receives $24.57B in Pentagon Spending
DEFENSE: Report Sees Amount Dipping Slightly in 2014
Civilian taxpayers got a rare look from the bridge of the USS Ronald Reagan during a recent Fleet Week open house.
Regional Roundup
News and notes from communities around San Diego County
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its 329 guest rooms and its casual dining restaurant, California Bistro. Operators did not disclose the cost of the refurbishing.
