PAR receives cyber R&D contract
PAR Government Systems, a PAR Technology subsidiary, has been awarded a three-year, six-month $3.4 million cyber research and development contract by the US Air Force (USAF), the company announced on 1 March.
The contract, which falls under the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL's) Integrated Information Management System Cyber Technology Maturation framework, will see PAR Government develop and sustain a cyber-systems testbed to employ, test, evaluate and transition new cyber defence operating concepts and AFRL Information Directorate-developed cyber technology and products.
The work will be performed by PAR Government’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance sector.
Matt Cicchinelli, president, PAR Government Systems, said: ‘We are pleased that the air force has chosen PAR Government to support their software engineering, testing and evaluation needs. PAR Government will draw upon our staff’s in-depth experience and reputation in integrated information management and assurance to assist AFRL with their mission. We look forward to our continuing and expanding partnership with the AFRL in support of this important programme.’
You may also like
More from Digital Battlespace
-
![Orbit upgrades two multi-purpose terminals and carries out land testing]()
Orbit upgrades two multi-purpose terminals and carries out land testing
The Israeli-based communications company has upgraded two of its Beyond Line-of-Sight Multi-Purpose Terminals (MBTs) by introducing advancements in satellite communication technology and AI-driven maintenance capabilities.
-
![Norway to receive maritime surveillance satellite data from Kongsberg]()
Norway to receive maritime surveillance satellite data from Kongsberg
Norway's Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has announced that its subsidiary Kongsberg NanoAvionics will produce three satellites and launch them in 2025.
-
![First South Korean 425 Project observation satellite launched]()
First South Korean 425 Project observation satellite launched
In 2015, South Korea named a consortium of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hanwha Systems, along with Thales Alenia Space providing the SAR payload derived from its HE-R1000 product, as preferred bidder to develop new Korea 425 Project reconnaissance satellites.
-
![Hanwha Phasor’s first military antenna to hit market this year]()
Hanwha Phasor’s first military antenna to hit market this year
UK-based company will launch the Phasor L3300B land antenna for mobile communications following a US$113.7 million investment from parent firm Hanwha.
-
![Thales strengthens focus on digital trust environments for military operations]()
Thales strengthens focus on digital trust environments for military operations
At the Future Soldier Technology Conference, Thales Land Communications highlighted the necessity of establishing a digital trust environment to enhance armed forces’ decision-making and operational resilience.
