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SPA and SAIC Team-up to Support Advanced Hypersonic Technologies for U.S. Navy

Advanced Hypersonic Technology will provide U.S. warfighters with the cutting edge systems needed to meet critical mission objectives By Joseph Macey / 01 Dec 2020

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The United States Navy’s endeavors with Advanced Hypersonic Technologies will be supported by Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA), under a new subcontract from Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC). The task order is through the Global Deterrence and Defense Department, also known as Code GX, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Crane, Indiana.

SPA has been providing support for Advanced Hypersonic Technology and will continue under this contract in the areas of program management support, budget support, system safety, risk management, scheduling, system and subsystem test and evaluation, and system integration of the weapon system onto operational platforms.

When fully fielded, Advanced Hypersonic Technology will enable U.S. warfighters with the advanced systems needed to meet critical mission objectives.

SPA is teamed with SAIC, as the prime, on this $63.5 million, 5-year contract.  SPA has been supporting Advanced Hypersonic Technologies with SAIC since 2016.

Posted by Joseph Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Defense Advancement, where he has focused on emerging defense technologies since joining in 2022. His expertise spans tactical UAS, rugged computing, and Satellite Communication Systems. After graduating in Journalism from Falmouth University, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism background enhances both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to provide insightful, authoritative analysis of the latest trends shaping the defense industry. Connect
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