Defense Contractor Chooses Vanguard to Make Reflector Antennas
San Diego-based Vanguard Space Technologies Inc. said on Dec. 29 that Harris Corp., the $5 billion Florida defense contractor, has selected it to produce satellite antenna reflectors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
China Reportedly Wrapping Up Qualcomm Investigation; Hefty Fines Expected
The Chinese government is close to settling its antitrust investigation with Qualcomm Inc., according to the Reuters news service, citing a Dec. 26 statement to that effect from China’s National Development and Reform Commission.
Cubic, Kratos Secure Air Force Contracts
The U.S. Air Force announced contracts for two San Diego companies on Dec. 29. Under the deals, Cubic Corp. will work stateside to support air force training in Saudi Arabia, while Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. will concentrate on satellite communications work in Colorado.
Kratos Receives $13 Million Contract Modification from Navy
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. said on Dec. 23 that it received a contract modification worth $13 million to build helicopter simulators for the U.S. Navy.
Kratos Receives $72.3 Million Contract From Air Force
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. said on Dec. 22 that its Composite Engineering Inc. subsidiary received a $72.3 million award to supply target drones and associated support to the U.S. Air Force.
General Atomics Affiliate Awarded $375.2 Million Contract
The U.S. Air Force said on Dec. 23 that it awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. a $375.2 million contract for logistical support for its unmanned Predator and Reaper aircraft. Work will be performed in Poway and extend through the end of 2015.
SAIC Founder J. Robert Beyster Dies at Age 90
J. Robert Beyster, who started a small defense contracting business in a La Jolla building shared with a ballet studio and built that business into a Fortune 500 company, died of natural causes at his home in La Jolla early Dec. 22. He was 90 years old.
Tapestry Solutions Receives $48.4 Million Contract
The U.S. Air Force announced that Tapestry Solutions Inc., the San Diego software maker, received a $48.4 million contract for Global Decision Support System application support services.
Nassco Awarded $498.1M Contract to Build Mobile Landing Platform Ship
The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics Nassco a $498.1 million contract modification to build a fourth Mobile Landing Platform ship of the USNS Montford Point class.
BAE Systems Receives $8.3M Navy Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to maintain and modernize one of its ships, the USS Wayne E. Meyer.
BAE Systems Receives $8.3 Million Navy Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to maintain and modernize one of its ships, the USS Wayne E. Meyer.
Achates Power Seems to Be On the Right Road for Growth
Achates Power Inc., the Sorrento Valley company working on a fuel-efficient diesel engine design, said early this month that it added a fifth-leading global manufacturer to its client list. A nondisclosure agreement prevents Achates from naming the client, a spokesman said.
Tribe Ordered To Shut Down Internet Bingo
A federal judge ordered the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel to shut down its Internet bingo operation.
Northrop to Sell 4 Drones to S. Korea for $657M
DEFENSE: Australia, Japan Also Interested In Purchasing Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corp. just received a contract to sell four unmanned Global Hawk aircraft to the government of South Korea for $657 million in a move that reinforces employment in Rancho Bernardo — Northrop’s program office for the long-winged reconnaissance drone.
Contractors Urged to Invest in Innovation
DEFENSE: Hagel Made Pitch For Long-Term Investment
Times have changed in the area where defense meets innovation.
Raytheon Co. Awarded $26.1 Million Navy Contract
The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Co. a $26.1 million contract for work on integrated shipboard electronic systems aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships.
Three Investors Contribute $2 Million to EdgeWave Inc.
San Diego-based EdgeWave Inc., which makes cyber security software, said on Dec. 17 that three investors contributed $2 million more to the company’s series A funding round. EdgeWave is pulling together funds to expand the company.
Cubic Corp. Acquires DTECH LABS for $114.5 Million
Cubic Corp. said on Dec. 16 that it acquired DTECH LABS Inc., a Virginia company specializing in radio technology for military, government and commercial customers, for as much as $114.5 million.
Northrop Grumman Sells 4 Aircraft to South Korea for $657 Million
Northrop Grumman Corp. sold four Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft to South Korea for $657 million.
Rock My World Adds New Feature to Music App
Downtown-based Rock My World has trotted out a new feature on its RockMyRun music app for iPhones — one that plays tunes in synch with a listener’s heartbeat.
Santa Ysabel Tribe Ordered to Shut Down Online Bingo Operation
A federal judge ordered the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel to shut down its Internet bingo operation.
Army Awards General Atomics $114.6 Million Contract Modification
The U.S. Army said on Dec. 15 that it awarded a contract modification worth $114.6 million to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
Four Chinese Companies to Share $40 Million From Qualcomm
Qualcomm Inc. said on Dec. 11 that it plans to put $40 million into four promising Chinese companies working in the mobile and wireless space, as well as a fund for China-based companies in the semiconductor space.
Rob Chandhok, Former Qualcomm Exec, to Head Startup
Rob Chandhok, a former senior vice president with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. who left the company earlier this month, broke his silence about his future plans.
Qualcomm to Invest $40 Million in Four Chinese Companies
Qualcomm Inc. said on Dec. 11 that it plans to put $40 million into four promising Chinese companies working in the mobile and wireless space, as well as a fund for China-based companies in the semiconductor space.
Ex-Qualcomm Executive Joins San Francisco Startup
Rob Chandhok, a former senior vice president with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. who left the company earlier this month, broke his silence about his future plans.
Drones Will Have Extended Reach in a Variety of Fields
Mobility enters a new dimension with the arrival of very mobile unmanned aircraft, coupled with cameras that take video and still images, and software able to stitch together images.
GA-ASI System to Help Drones Steer Clear of Other Aircraft
The people who build remotely piloted aircraft in Poway are also busy developing collision avoidance technology.
App for Digital Photos Allows Users to Say Goodbye to TMI
SOFTWARE: Partnership Possibilities Include the Military, Internet Companies
Deacon Johnson approaches his software business with the righteous indignation of a parent.
Low Gas Prices Don’t Pump Up All Profits
ECONOMY: Long-Term Deals Lock in Prices for Some Buyers
The recent spectacular decline in oil prices might make a casual observer assume that businesses and institutions that run fleets are all saving money.
Navy Awards Raytheon $38.5 Million Contract Modification
Raytheon Co.’s Integrated Defense Systems unit in San Diego received a $38.5 million U.S. Navy contract modification, the Navy announced on Dec. 11.
Qualcomm Plans to Lay Off or Transfer 600 Workers
Chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. acknowledged on Dec. 10 that it plans to transfer or lay off about 600 workers, with half in California and half outside the country.
3E Co. Announces Opening of Office in Tokyo
Looking to grow its business in the Asia Pacific region, Carlsbad-based 3E Co. has opened a new office in Tokyo.
Cubic Corp. Receives $12 Million Contract From Canadian Government
Kearny Mesa defense contractor Cubic Corp. said on Dec. 9 that it received a $12 million contract amendment to provide urban warfare training aids for the government of Canada.
Kratos Subsidiary Receives Contract for Company in Qatar
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. said on Dec. 8 that one of its subsidiaries received a contract to provide ground electronics to a satellite company in Qatar.
Cubic Corp. Receives Potential $1.3 Million Navy Contract
Cubic Corp. said on Dec. 8 that it received a contract to improve U.S. Navy electronics, specifically a data link system that handles video among other types of data. The work could be worth as much as $1.3 million.
Defense Secretary Pick Gets Initial Nod From Local Military Group
President Obama’s Dec. 5 nomination of Ashton Carter to be secretary of defense has attracted commentary from observers inside and outside the Washington beltway. Larry Blumberg, executive director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, said the nomination might be a good sign.
Local Military Group Weighs in on Defense Secretary Nomination
President Obama’s Dec. 5 nomination of Ashton Carter to be secretary of defense has attracted commentary from observers inside and outside the Washington beltway. Larry Blumberg, executive director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, said the nomination might be a good sign.
Cymer Sheds New Light on How to Build Smaller Microchips
Cymer LLC introduced a new laser light source, an essential component for the machines that turn out microchips, this month.
Pala Tribe Launches Online Gambling Site – in New Jersey
GAMING: State Sues Santa Ysabel Tribe Over Bingo Website
Two local American Indian bands raised their profiles recently, as one put its name out to New Jersey gambling enthusiasts, and the other drew legal fire from California’s attorney general.
U.S. Navy Teams With ASU to Create Tech Accelerator
The U.S. Navy has teamed up with Arizona State University to create a new technology transfer organization in San Diego.
Northrop Grumman Delivers Unmanned Copter to U.S. Navy
Northrop Grumman Corp. announced that it delivered the first operational large version of its MQ-8 Fire Scout, an unmanned helicopter, to its U.S. Navy customer.
Executive Rob Chandhok Confirms Departure From Qualcomm
Rob Chandhok, a senior executive with 14 years of experience at Qualcomm Inc., has left his position.
Return to Roots
TECH: Alex Mashinsky Hopes to Restore Startup Vibe at Novatel Wireless
Alex Mashinsky is more familiar to the denizens of New York than San Diego.
U.S. Navy Teams with ASU to Create Tech Accelerator
The U.S. Navy has teamed up with Arizona State University to create a new technology transfer organization in San Diego.
Military Exercises $10.1 Million Option with Miramar Transportation
The U.S. Transportation Command announced on Dec. 1 that it exercised a six-month option of an existing contract with Miramar Transportation Inc.
Cubic Corp. Awarded $1.2 Million Contract by Latvia
Kearny Mesa-based Cubic Corp. said on Dec. 2 that it received a $1.2 million contract to provide laser-based military training equipment to the Baltic country of Latvia.
Cymer Introduces New Machine to Produce Microchips
Cymer LLC of Rancho Bernardo has introduced a new laser light source for microchip manufacturing.
San Diego Companies Receive SPAWAR Contract Modifications
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. and Computer Science Corp., both of San Diego, were among nine contractors to receive one-year contract modifications to support SPAWAR, the U.S. Navy’s information technology command.
Santee Company to Compete for $240M Worth of Army Task Orders
A&D GC Inc. of Santee is one of five small businesses that will be able to compete for $240 million worth of task orders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the next five years, the Army recently announced.
