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PAR Government Systems wins Air Force contract for C-sUAS technology
ROME, N.Y. — PAR Government Systems Corp. in Rome has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force that could eventually be worth up $490.4 million. It’s a single award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with cost-plus-fixed-fee completion and firm-fixed-price type orders for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) software, hardware, and technical documentation, according to a Sept. […]
Lockheed Martin Owego plant wins $49 million Air Force contract
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) plant in Owego has recently been awarded a nearly $49.3 million contract from the U.S. Air Force. The pact provides for overhaul of the countermeasure receiver on B-52 bomber aircraft. Work will be performed in Owego and is expected to be completed by Sept. 19, 2026,
Indium remembers board chair, Macartney, who died at age 79
CLINTON, N.Y. — The Indium Corporation of Clinton is mourning the death of William (Bill) Macartney III, chair of the firm’s board of directors, who died Sept. 14 from cancer at age 79. Indium announced Macartney’s death Sept. 22. Macartney was part of Indium for more than 50 years, having joined the company in 1967.
SALINA, N.Y. —Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) plant in Salina has been awarded a $25.1 million firm-fixed-price contract for a ground-based radar system going to Malaysia. This contract provides a standalone radar system, ancillary equipment, spares, training, and an interim contract-support option, according to a Sept. 24 contract announcement from the U.S. Department of Defense.
VIEWPOINT: 3 Steps to Protecting Your Data from a Ransomware Attack
As businesses continue to digitally transform, they increase their risk of cyberthreats. In fact, many organizations are being exploited by the technology they are using to simplify their workflows. From cloud software to e-commerce environments, risks are around every corner. The moment a company begins storing its data on a server, its security is in danger. On
LADA’s $25,000 donation will benefit MMRI’s lupus research
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) says it plans to use new funding to continue its research into systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). Lupus and Allied Diseases Association (LADA), an all-volunteer national patient-advocacy organization located in Verona, donated $25,000 to benefit the research effort, MMRI said in a news release. MMRI on Sept.
Site-Seeker to formally open downtown Utica HQ on Friday
UTICA, N.Y. — Digital-marketing firm Site-Seeker will formally open its new downtown Utica headquarters on Oct. 1. Formerly based in nearby New Hartford for more
MMRI to use $25,000 donation to continue lupus research
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) will use a $25,000 donation to continue its research into systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). Lupus and
SALINA, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. Rotary and Mission Systems in Salina has been awarded an $8.3 million fixed-priced-incentive fee contract for Navy systems and associated equipment. The pact includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to $117 million, according to a Sept. 16 Department of Defense contract announcement. Work
Clarkson prof. uses NSF grant to study children’s statistical thinking
POTSDAM, N.Y. — A Clarkson University professor is using a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study statistical thinking in children. The NSF grant will support Andreas Wilke’s investigation of the cognitive mechanisms underlying children’s perception of randomness, and their susceptibility to erroneous judgments. Wilke is an associate professor and chair of
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