MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Alion Science and Technology has been contracted by the U.S. Air Force to evaluate future weapons systems and electronic warfare capabilities.
The Air Force contracted the Alion-operated Weapon Systems Technology Information Analysis Center for $8.6 million. Under the deal, Alion will support the Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Electronic Warfare Life Cycle Management Group with an evaluation of future weapons systems.
Officials say the assessment will help the Air Force with decisions on the weapons technologies, concepts, training and logistics, among other key aspects of future weapons systems and electronic warfare capabilities.
"Alion team members will assess future weapons capability shortfalls and develop capability concepts to support the Air Force strategic planning process," Chris Amos, Alion senior vice president and manager of the technology solutions group, said in a statement.
"Results of this effort will provide a valuable compilation of knowledge for the Air Force and other Department of Defense activities. The global war on terror is depending on work under this contract."
