Cyber contract with AFRL won by BAE Systems
NewsAugust 12, 2020
ARLINGTON, Va. BAE Systems has won a five-year, $85 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop, deploy, modernize, and maintain cross-domain solutions enabling secure transfer of sensitive information between government networks.
Under the terms of the contract, BAE Systems will deliver systems to enable the secure exchange of data -- including streaming video, images, and audio that will enhance mission collaboration for the AFRL and other groups. BAE Systems, say company officials, will also provide research, development, and evaluation of new technologies, including the integration of innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
Pete Trainer, vice president and general manager of the BAE Systems Air Force Solutions business, said of the contract: “As the military cyberspace battlefield expands, we understand how critical it is that secure, innovative intelligence solutions are available to warfighting commands and combat support agencies to communicate safety and effectively. We are pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory and provide our expertise in high-assurance, cross-domain technologies to meet this new mission need. Our services will provide end-users access to virtual information and analysis faster, allowing them to make informed decisions quickly.”
