NASA Expedition 35 astronaut and flight engineer Chris Cassidy will speak live from the International Space Station with students at Talbot Innovation Middle School in Fall River, Mass., at 10:05 a.m. EDT, Thursday, May 23. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO ) The 20-minute air-to-ground event will be broadcast on NASA Television and streamed on the agency's website. Students will be able to ask Cassidy questions about life, work and research aboard the orbiting laboratory. He began his stay on the station in March. Media representatives ... read more

Ricardo, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Ricardo plc, a multi-industry consultancy for engineering, technology, project innovation and strategy, today announced that it successfully administered the Fast Adaptable Next-Generation Ground Vehicle (FANG) Mobility/Drivetrain Challenge for the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the first of three planned FANG competitions. The competition tested a number of innovative new software tools, including a component model library developed by Ricardo under DARPA's Component, Context, and Manufacturing Model Library (C2M2L) project. "The scope of ... read more

Digital Defense, Inc. (DDI) President & CEO Larry Hurtado was a recent participant in the prestigious National Security Forum (NSF) hosted by the United States Air War College and sponsored by the Secretary of the Air Force. The event, held annually at the Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, convenes 120 civilian distinguished visitors to share perspectives between key civic leaders, senior military officers and highly experienced government civilians on current and future topics pertaining to strategic leadership, strategy, ... read more

On Tuesday, May 21, the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, will deliver oral and written testimony to the House of Representatives' Veterans Affairs' Subcommittee on Health in support of H.R. 984, a bi-partisan bill that specifically addresses urotrauma, a growing concern among active military personnel and veterans. H.R. 984 was introduced earlier this year by Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2). Urotrauma is a significant issue, particularly among active military populations. Improvised explosive devices (IEDs), when ... read more

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) awarded BAE Systems the iSToRE XP contract to provide advanced data management capabilities in support of National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) sites and users. The software solution is built on BAE Systems’ commercial product, GXP ... read more

L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it has been awarded a $38.5 million contract from the Commonwealth of Australia to supply 51 Hawkeye™ III Lite 1.2-meter Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs), as well as training and long-term sustainment services. This program is one of a number ... read more

Vivante Corporation today announced its participation in the Multicore Developers Conference in Santa Clara, CA where it is demonstrating its smaller, faster, cooler GC series IP graphics cores. Found in many of today's smartphones, tablets, set top boxes and other devices, the GC graphics family is designed from the ground up to accelerate mass market mobile and embedded products, including scalable multi-core applications like automotive, military, medical and others. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091008/VIVANTELOGO) The company will demonstrate a variety of devices that ... read more

United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced the early tender results as of 5 p.m. (New York City time) on May 20, 2013 for the previously announced debt tender offers (the "Offers") for two series of outstanding notes issued by the Goodrich Corporation, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of UTC, and one series of outstanding notes issued by UTC. As of that time, approximately $102.9 million principal amount of the 2016 Notes, approximately $97.5 million principal amount ... read more

URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) today announced that the Company has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, multiple award contract from the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama, to provide design-build services for the Medical Repair and Renewal Program in the continental United States ... read more

PENNSAUKEN, NJ -- (Marketwired) -- 05/21/13 -- Lattice Incorporated (OTCQB: LTTC) ("Lattice" or the "Company"), a provider of advanced information and communications technology solutions to customers globally, announced the installment of its corrections technology for call management and secure communications at a facility in Texas. Lattice completed the installation of its Nexus system at the Dawson County Jail in Lamesa, Texas, and has signed a contract to install its Nexus platform at the Marion County Jail in Jefferson, Texas. Lattice, ... read more

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed a program milestone for the integrating system that links the numerous sensors, weapons and systems currently operational in the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System. The Lockheed Martin-led Missile Defense National Team successfully completed the preliminary design review for a major upgrade to the training component of the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) system, the hub of the Ballistic Missile Defense System. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110419/PH85737LOGO-b ) As the force multiplier for the Ballistic Missile Defense ... read more

ACADEMI, a provider of assessment, training and protective services to both the federal government and corporate clients, has been honored by the National Law Journal with the prestigious Corporate Compliance Office of the Year Award. The award recognizes excellence in corporate compliance by in-house counsel in the Washington Metropolitan Area. "ACADEMI is honored and proud to have been recognized by ALM, The National Law Journal & Legal Times as the Corporate Compliance Office of The Year," said Suzanne Folsom, ... read more

Israeli original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have aggressively marketed these platforms, helping them become the top exporter of UAS platforms, globally. A recent Frost & Sullivan (www.defense.frost.com) market insight, Israeli Unmanned Aerial Systems, finds that Israel's UAS export revenue totaled $4.62 billion from 2005 to 2012. The top purchaser of these exports spending-wise is the UK, although Israeli OEMs also have strong UAS trading relationships with India and Brazil markets. If you are interested in more information on ... read more

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) today announced that BAE Systems, has awarded PAR’s subsidiary, Rome Research Corporation (RRC), a subcontract for the Operation and Maintenance of Multiple Communications Facilities Operating Under Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific (NCTAMS PAC) Program. Under the contract, RRC ... read more

United Airlines today announced a capacity purchase agreement for SkyWest Airlines, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., to operate 40 Embraer 175 aircraft under the United Express brand. SkyWest, Inc. will purchase the 40 76-seat aircraft with deliveries in 2014 and 2015. These aircraft are in addition to 30 Embraer 175 aircraft that United previously announced it will purchase and which will be operated by a United Express carrier, also scheduled for delivery between 2014 and 2015. "These new aircraft ... read more

COSTA MESA, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/21/13 -- ISC8 Inc. (OTCBB: ISCI) ("ISC8" or the "Company"), a provider of intelligent cybersecurity solutions, has named three new executives; Scott Millis as chief security strategy officer; Kelly Anderson as vice president of sales for North America; and Gev Pestonji, vice president of sales for Asia Pacific. Scott Millis, formerly the chief IT strategy officer at McAfee, brings a deep understanding of all aspects of IT -- cybersecurity, application development, networking, computers, governance ... read more

As Alaska Air Group holds its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday, award-winning Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, will rally outside as they continue to press management for a fair contract. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110302/DC58223LOGO) "Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have been distinguished by numerous awards for our hard work, sacrifices and dedication. Bolstered by our exemplary service, Alaska Airlines has just received the JD Power and Associates® award for the sixth year in a row -- unprecedented in the ... read more

NASA and President Obama are honoring the life and legacy of Sally Ride on the day a national tribute was held for the first American woman in space. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The president announced Monday afternoon Ride will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony at the White House later this year. The Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests ... read more

FAUN TRACKWAY USA - the leading manufacturer of portable roadways and runways - is attending an exhibition hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers' (SAME) in San Diego, California from 21 - 24 May as part of its engagement programme with the US forces. The event - the Joint Engineer Training Conference and Expo (JETC) - is an opportunity for FAUN TRACKWAY USA to demonstrate its portfolio of rapidly deployable ground surfacing solutions and build its relationship. The company has already ... read more

ROSELLE, IL -- (Marketwired) -- 05/20/13 -- RIM Logistics, ltd. received the 2013 President's "E" Award for export service, in recognition of its continuing support of export growth in the U.S. business community for at least five years. On behalf of RIM Logistics, Sheila Serafin, Vice President Global Accounts and Matilda Vazquez, Export Compliance Manager, traveled to Washington, D.C. to accept the award at the Department of Commerce on Monday, May 20th, 2013. RIM Logistics was one of 57 U.S. organizations ... read more