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VTG Secures $130M NAVSEA Contract for Warfare Systems Engineering Services

VTG has booked a five-year, $130 million contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command’s Integrated Warfare Systems Engineering Group to deliver a range of warfare systems engineering services. The prime contract covers end-to-end engineering services, spectrum management and test and evaluation support for Navy warfare, control and C5I systems, VTG said Tuesday. “This marquee program goes […] More

by Kacey Roberts May 9, 2024, 11:36 am
Sid Dhir/HighPoint Digital

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Sid Dhir Assumes Chief Strategy and Technology Officer Role at HighPoint Digital

HighPoint Digital, a provider of IT support and customer service offerings for the federal government, has named Sid Dhir as its new chief strategy and technology officer. HighPoint said in a recent press release that Dhir brings almost two decades of IT leadership and strategic planning experience to the new role, in which capacity he […] More

by Jerry Petersen May 9, 2024, 11:35 am
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New cBEYONData-ThinkTek Joint Venture to Help Federal Customers Tackle IT, Business Challenges; Dyson Richards Quoted

cBEYONData has formed a mentor-protege agreement with ThinkTek, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business. Through this joint venture, known as ThinkBEYOND, the two enterprises will chase opportunities in which they can apply their experience with robotic process automation and business transformation, cBEYONData told ExecutiveBiz. “By combining our resources and expertise, we can offer unmatched value and innovation […] More

by Ireland Degges May 9, 2024, 11:33 am
MQ-9A Reaper / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

in Cybersecurity, News

GA-ASI, Shift5 Collaborate for MQ-9A Reaper Modernization

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. and Shift5 have joined forces to enhance the MQ-9A Reaper by integrating the latter’s platform, which features onboard cyber anomaly detection and predictive maintenance capabilities. GA-ASI said Wednesday the platform offers essential operational and cybersecurity insights, allowing operators to make informed decisions swiftly and securely. Furthermore, the platform supports on-premises and cloud […] More

by Kacey Roberts May 9, 2024, 11:30 am
Gary Wang / LinkedIn

in Artificial Intelligence, News

DMI, Appvance Partner to Deliver Generative AI for Software Quality Testing; Gary Wang Quoted

DMI has partnered with autonomous test generation software provider Appvance to offer generative artificial intelligence for software quality testing to accelerate digital transformation initiatives across the public and private sectors. Under the partnership, DMI will offer Appvance’s AIQ software quality platform to customers looking to integrate generative AI into their software delivery infrastructure, the companies […] More

by Naomi Cooper May 9, 2024, 11:28 am
Boeing KC-46A / Boeing

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Leonardo DRS Tapped to Build Upgraded KC-46 Aerial Refueling Operator Stations

Leonardo DRS has secured a contract from Boeing‘s defense, space and security business to build and deliver next-generation aerial refueling operator stations for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus refueling tanker aircraft fleet. The company said Tuesday it will produce the AROS 2.0 units at its manufacturing center of excellence in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to replace […] More

by Naomi Cooper May 9, 2024, 11:27 am
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Viasat Partners With Loft Orbital for Real-Time Space Relay Service Demonstration

Viasat has selected space payload developer Loft Orbital as a partner for a flight communications demonstration mission that will showcase the former’s multi-orbit real-time space relay capability. Under the partnership, Viasat will integrate its newly developed space-qualified Ka-band space terminal into Loft Orbital’s spacecraft to demonstrate the ability of its space-based relay communication services to […] More

by Naomi Cooper May 9, 2024, 11:27 am
William Chappell

in Artificial Intelligence, News

Microsoft Unveils Generative AI Tool for Intelligence Community; William Chappell Quoted

Microsoft has launched a generative artificial intelligence model designed to help U.S. intelligence agencies process and analyze large volumes of classified information without relying on the internet, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. William Chappell, chief technology officer for strategic missions and technology at Microsoft, said his team took 18 months to develop the GPT4-based large language model, […] More

by Jane Edwards May 9, 2024, 11:26 am
Rocket Lab's Archimedes Engine

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Rocket Lab Kicks Off Archimedes Engine Test Campaign

Rocket Lab USA has started the test campaign for a new 3D-printed reusable engine for its Neutron medium-lift rocket at its test stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The company said Monday the test campaign was initiated following the completion of the first full assembly of the Archimedes rocket engine. The Archimedes engine, […] More

by Jane Edwards May 9, 2024, 11:25 am
Hector Collazo/LinkedIn

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Hector Collazo Takes on New CTO Role at IPTA

Hector Collazo, former Sev1Tech and Agile Defense executive, has assumed the newly created chief technology officer post at IPTA, a federal information technology and professional services firm. “As CTO, Hector will lead our innovation strategy, ensuring we remain ahead of the curve and continuously deliver on IPTA’s mission to serve our federal customers with transformative […] More

by Christine Thropp May 9, 2024, 9:53 am
Judi Dotson / Booz Allen Hamilton

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Booz Allen’s Judi Dotson Wins 2024 Wash100 Popular Vote Contest in Record-Breaking Run

Judi Dotson, president of Booz Allen Hamilton’s global defense sector, has claimed the top spot in this year’s annual Wash100 popular vote competition. Her victory comes after her second Wash100 Award win, which she received for spearheading digital transformation efforts for defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Wash100 annually honors the most powerful figures in the government contracting […] More

by Ireland Degges May 8, 2024, 11:42 am
Shawn Baerlocher/EOS

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Shawn Baerlocher Named CEO of EOS Defense Systems USA

Shawn Baerlocher, an executive leader with over three decades of experience, was appointed CEO of EOS’ U.S.-based defense systems business, responsible for expanding company footprint in the North American defense markets. EOS said Baerlocher will also focus on boosting EOS Defense Systems USA’s production of remote weapon systems and counter unmanned aerial systems to support […] More

by Christine Thropp May 8, 2024, 11:41 am