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Wendy Chenault & Alec Longarzo Join Aperio Global in VP Roles

Aperio Global has announced the selection of Wendy Chenault as vice president of operations and Alec Longarzo as VP of growth. Through these appointments, Aperio Global looks to build on the company’s strengths and advance value creation within innovative technologies, the Chantilly, Virginia-based company reported to ExecutiveBiz Thursday. Earl Stafford, CEO of Aperio Global, said, “As Aperio […] More

by Branson Brooks October 4, 2024, 12:03 pm
in Contract Awards, DOD, News

ManTech to Modernize Navy Seaborne Resupply Systems Under $63M Contract; David Hathaway Quoted

Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division has awarded ManTech a $63 million recompete contract for the systems design modernization of the U.S. Navy’s seaborne underway replenishment, or UNREP. The five-year contract calls for work on carrier and large deck amphibious UNREP platforms facilitating fuel and supply transfers between ships at sea, ManTech said Tuesday. […] More

by Arthur McMiler October 4, 2024, 11:47 am
in Contract Awards, News

HII Awarded Air Force Task Order for Autonomy and Navigation Technology Development; Grant Hagen Quoted

HII’s mission technologies business has secured a U.S. Air Force task order under the Department of Defense’s Information Analysis Center multiple-award contract vehicle to advance navigation and autonomy technologies for both the USAF and the broader DOD. The company said Thursday it will develop and analyze research for the USAF Institute of Technology’s Autonomy and Navigation […] More

by Kacey Roberts October 4, 2024, 11:47 am
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Lindsey Hill, Emma Ro Take on New Director Roles at cBEYONData

Professional services firm cBEYONData has appointed Lindsey Hill as director of internal operations and Emma Ro as director of client services, enterprise strategy and solutions. The Arlington, Virginia-based company announced the leadership moves in separate LinkedIn posts published Thursday. Lindsey Hill In her new role, Hill will continue to oversee knowledge management and marketing operations […] More

by Jane Edwards October 4, 2024, 11:47 am
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EMS Secures $100M Blanket Purchase Agreement to Provide EPA With Professional Support; Pete Riddle Quoted

Consulting services provider EMS has secured a blanket purchase agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to support the Office of Land and Emergency Management. The company announced the award, which is estimated to be valued at $100 million, in a LinkedIn post Wednesday. Under the contract, EMS will provide a full range of professional services, […] More

by Elodie Collins October 4, 2024, 11:46 am
in DOD, News

Leidos Small Cruise Missile to Be Tested on AFSOC Aircraft This Fall

Guided flight demonstrations are scheduled this fall for Leidos’ small cruise missile, dubbed “Black Arrow”, after the completion of its carry and store separation testing in an AC-130J aircraft. The forthcoming demos will be conducted from a U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command warplane, Leidos said Thursday. The company started working on the SCM’s design […] More

by Arthur McMiler October 4, 2024, 11:46 am
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Leonardo DRS Opens New Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground

Leonardo DRS, a provider of advanced defense technologies, held the grand opening of its new facility at the U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland. The facility, which features an engineering lab, specialized vehicle integration bays and fully equipped conference rooms for increased connectivity, aims to further enhance collaboration on current and future programs […] More

by Aidan Daly October 4, 2024, 11:46 am
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General Dynamics Unit Hands Over Enhanced Robot Combat Vehicle Prototypes to Army

General Dynamics’ land systems division has delivered two prototypes of its enhanced Tracked Robot 10-ton combat vehicle to the U.S. Army. The company said Wednesday the delivery marks the next phase in the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle competition and supports upcoming mobility testing and a soldier touchpoint evaluation. The Army previously tapped GD Land Systems in […] More

by Kacey Roberts October 4, 2024, 11:45 am
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Anduril, FlackTek to Produce New Solid Rocket Propellant Mixer

Anduril Industries has partnered with FlackTek to manufacture Mega FlackTek, a bladeless dual asymmetric centrifugal mixer to be used for the production of solid rocket propellant. The defense technology company said Thursday that the mixer will work to enable batch propellant processing in twin drum-style containers similar to industrial drums with a volume of 55 […] More

by Derrick Henry October 4, 2024, 11:45 am
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IS&S Now Licensed Manufacturer of Honeywell Military Display Generators and Flight Control Computers

Aerospace company Innovative Solutions & Support has acquired a license to manufacture, upgrade and repair military display generators and flight control computers from Honeywell. IS&S said Thursday that the agreement grants it exclusive intellectual property rights and provides for the transfer of existing inventory to enable continued product manufacturing and support. Commenting on the deal, […] More

by Jerry Petersen October 4, 2024, 11:45 am
in Executive Spotlights, News

HashiCorp’s Tim Silk Shares Thoughts on Cloud, Zero Trust & More

Tim Silk currently serves as director of solutions engineering for HashiCorp’s U.S. public sector arm, a role in which he helps government agencies modernize, secure, codify and automate their information technology systems. Silk joined HashiCorp in early 2021, bringing over two decades of leadership experience and a passion for building strong teams equipped to take […] More

by Ireland Degges October 3, 2024, 11:29 am
in Cloud, Contract Awards, News, Technology

CGI Federal Awarded Spot on Interior Department’s $2B Cloud Contract Vehicle; Vishal Ranjan Quoted

CGI Federal has secured a spot on the Department of the Interior’s Foundation Cloud Hosting Services II indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at up to $2 billion. The IDIQ will support the DOI’s modernization efforts, CGI said Wednesday. Under the 10-year FCHS2, CGI will offer its comprehensive portfolio of cloud products and services that meet Interior Department […] More

by Elodie Collins October 3, 2024, 11:29 am