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Carlsbad-based Xenonics Holdings Inc. recently reported that it had a net loss of $2.19 million on revenue of $2.16 million during its most recent fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30.
ViaSat Lines Up $52M Communications Deal
ViaSat Inc., the Carlsbad-based maker of satellite communications equipment, said it obtained a one-year, $52 million contract to provide broadband satellite communications services to a U.S. government customer.
Cubic Buys Defense Business
Cubic Corp., the San Diego defense contractor and provider of mass transit fare collection systems, said it acquired the operating assets of NEK Special Programs Group, a subsidiary of NEK Advanced Securities Group Inc. for $52 million in cash.
Retired ‘Navy Mayor’ to Lead Energy Nonprofit
The California Center for Sustainable Energy recently announced the appointment of retired Rear Adm. Len Hering as executive director of the nonprofit organization.
Firebird’s Uniqueness Lands Northrop a Deal
DEFENSE: Pilot Is Optional In New Category of Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corp. is carving a unique niche for itself, producing military aircraft where the pilot is — well, optional.
Nassco Starts Work on Second Mobile Landing Platform
General Dynamics Nassco, the last surviving shipbuilder on the West Coast, recently laid the keel for its second mobile landing platform ship. The ship will be named the USS John Glenn, after the first U.S. citizen to orbit the Earth.
Harper Gets $54.3M Contract at Quantico; Award Could Increase
Harper Construction Co. Inc. of San Diego has been awarded a contract of approximately $54.3 million, to design and build student officer quarters at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
Qualcomm, Manpower Will Help Open Career Doors for Veterans
Qualcomm Inc. and Manpower San Diego have teamed up to serve military veterans of the post 9-11 era.
Armory Building Gets New Owner in $7M Deal
A Sorrento Valley industrial building housing a U.S. Army Reserves armory has been acquired by locally based Peckham Family Trust for approximately $7 million, according to CoStar Group.
SAIC Could Reap $21M From Navy Deal
SAIC said recently that it received a U.S. Navy contract that could be worth as much as $21 million over five years, provided that the Navy exercises all of its options.
Raytheon Gets $41.9M Navy Deal for Electronics Work
The U.S. Defense Department announced recently that it exercised an option for Raytheon Co. Integrated Defense Systems to do work on U.S. Navy ship electronics.
Registration Is Open for Nov. 29 Panel Discussion on Possible Defense Budget Changes
“Post-Election 2013: Defending Yourself From Reduced Defense Spending” is the title of a panel discussion set for 8 a.m. Nov. 29 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel in downtown San Diego.
Panelists to Discuss Dealing With Possible Defense Spending Changes in Nov. 29 Program
The outlook for reduced defense spending and how businesses can deal with that prospect is the topic of a panel discussion set for Nov. 29 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel in downtown San Diego.
Kratos Receives $17.5M Air Force Deal
The U.S. Department of Defense said recently that the Air Force has awarded a $17.5 million contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
Taking a Defensive Posture
MILITARY: Contractors, Forces Brace for Change As Fiscal Forces Play Out
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