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Globe and Mail
16 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Parsons Awarded C5ISR Radar Contract by Army DEVCOM
CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has been awarded a $30 million recompete contract by U.S. Army DEVCOM's (Combat Capabilities Development Command) C5ISR Center. The contract, which Parsons has held for three years, includes a 12-month base performance period and four 12-month option periods to deliver critical radar development engineering efforts necessary for C5ISR Radar to meet its mission needs. 'This mission-critical program enables the U.S. Army to anticipate and prepare for threats from near-peer adversaries and provides cutting-edge radar solutions that advance Department of Defense priorities and protect national security,' said Mike Kushin, president of Defense and Intelligence for Parsons. 'Our trusted engineering team will provide high-level engineering and prototyping support for the U.S. Army and other mission partners, expanding Parsons' radar engineering capabilities while delivering complex, state-of-the-art tools, technologies, and systems that support the Army's radar mission areas.' Parsons will support program management, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, development, testing, integration, analysis, and prototype development and fabrication. The contract will deliver capabilities and on-site support focused on research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) of technologies and techniques that can be affordably inserted into existing or developmental ground-based and airborne radar systems to help improve performance, functionality, and survivability. From hypersonic threats to battlefield communications, the growing missile defense and C5ISR risks provide the toughest and most critical challenges, requiring the smartest solutions to global threats and offering actionable intelligence to warfighters operating at the tactical edge. Parsons provides multiple C5ISR capabilities in support of national security, including but not limited to: Sensors: Platform-integrated, intelligent, hyperspectral systems that create actionable, network-enabled intelligence, promoting faster decision-making within the kill web timeline. Smart unmanned systems provide real-time operational pictures for tactical units, while advanced video analytics derive insightful, intelligent information. Non-kinetic warfare: Directed energy threat neutralization and electronic warfare test and evaluation of integrated systems. Missile defense: Systems engineering, command and control, and warfighter solutions. Powered by a digital engineering approach that aims to continually modernize our national security posture against increasingly sophisticated and strategic threats. Command and control (C2): Advanced battle management system enhancements, long-range precision fires C2. Air Base Air Defense (ABAD): Tailored solution of government-owned frameworks and data models combined with next-generation commercial detect and defeat capabilities that provide constant and reliable force protection. Parsons is the contractor of record for the ABAD integration and development currently underway at Ramstein Air Base. For more information about Parsons' C5ISR and missile defense solutions, please visit About Parsons Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and intelligence, space and missile defense, transportation, environmental remediation, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we're making an impact. Media Contact: Bernadette Miller +1 980.253.9781
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Parsons and Globalstar Pave Way for Commercial Satellite Solutions after Completing Successful Proof of Concept
COVINGTON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, and Parsons Corporation, a global leader in national security and critical infrastructure solutions, (NYSE: PSN) today announced a significant step toward commercial availability of a joint solution that integrates Globalstar's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite capabilities with Parsons' advanced software-defined communication technologies. This collaborative effort marks the successful completion of a proof of concept conducted across three European ground stations, which validated performance and operational readiness for real-world deployment. The successful demonstration represents a significant step forward in the strategic partnership between Globalstar and Parsons, moving the opportunity into the commercial phase. 'At Parsons, we are building for the future of defense and emergency communications, where adaptability, resilience, and global reach are essential,' said Mike Kushin, President of Defense and Intelligence for Parsons. 'Globalstar's infrastructure gives us the low latency, global coverage, and proven performance that our customers demand. This successful proof of concept confirms that Globalstar's capabilities combined with Parsons' innovative technologies are driving the future of mission-critical communications.' Parsons collaborated with Globalstar to validate its software-defined communications platform under real-world operating conditions, following earlier prototype testing in the continental U.S. The system leverages Globalstar's LEO satellite constellation to deliver fast and reliable communications worldwide, particularly in areas where traditional infrastructure is compromised. 'This milestone is powerful validation of the resiliency and reliability of Globalstar's network to support mission-critical government and defense communications,' said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, Globalstar CEO. 'With successful proof of concept behind us, we are proud to have demonstrated our capabilities in providing steady, dependable connectivity to Parsons' solution set.' About Globalstar, Inc. Globalstar empowers its customers to connect, transmit, and communicate smarter – easily, quickly, securely, and affordably – offering reliable satellite and terrestrial connectivity services as an international telecom infrastructure provider. The Company's low Earth orbit ("LEO") satellite constellation ensures secure data transmission for connecting and protecting assets, transmitting critical operational data, and saving lives for consumers, businesses, and government agencies across the globe. Globalstar's terrestrial spectrum, Band 53, and its 5G variant, n53, offer carriers, cable companies, and system integrators a versatile, fully licensed channel for private networks with a growing ecosystem to improve customer wireless connectivity, while Globalstar's XCOM RAN product offers significant capacity gains in dense wireless deployments. In addition to SPOT GPS messengers, Globalstar offers next-generation Internet of Things ("IoT") hardware and software products for efficiently tracking and monitoring assets, processing smart data at the edge, and managing analytics with cloud-based telematics solutions to drive safety, productivity, and profitability. For more information, visit About Parsons Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and intelligence, space and missile defense, transportation, environmental remediation, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we're making an impact.
