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in Intelligence, News

Cubic & HawkEye 360 Partner to Boost Tactical GEOINT Platform

Cubic Digital Intelligence has integrated HawkEye 360’s advanced radiofrequency data and analytics into its Tactical Assault Kit – Timely Imagery Content Service, or TAKTICS, platform. Partnership Details HawkEye 360’s space-based RF geolocation data enhances land and maritime situational awareness and now integrates with TAKTICS for daily threat detection updates, CDI said Monday. The integration enables TAKTICS to […] More

by Kacey Roberts May 13, 2025, 7:36 am
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in Contract Awards, News

Contract Modification Extends GDIT Work on Navy Personnel Management Platform

General Dynamics Information Technology will continue providing sustainment support for the U.S. Navy’s online personnel management platform under a $49.1 million modification to a previously awarded contract. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract involves support for the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System, or NSIPS, and the incorporation of pay capabilities into the Navy Personnel and Pay platform, the […] More

by Arthur McMiler May 13, 2025, 6:35 am
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in Executive Moves, News

Viasat Board of Directors Adds William LaPlante, Michael Paull

Viasat has added to its board of directors three-time Wash100 winner Willian LaPlante, former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment at the Department of Defense, and Michael Paull, the CEO of RBmedia. In a statement issued Monday, Mark Dankberg, Viasat CEO and board chairman, conveyed delight in LaPlante’s and Paull’s acceptance of their appointments. […] More

by Arthur McMiler May 13, 2025, 5:08 am
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in Acquisition & Procurement, Cybersecurity, DOD, News

Navy to Test Zero Trust Capabilities for Integration Into Flank Speed

The Department of the Navy is planning to conduct autonomous penetration testing of over 100 zero trust capabilities to determine which of them should be integrated within Flank Speed, the Navy’s single enterprise Microsoft 365 solution that provides productivity tools, collaboration tools and OneDrive storage. The initiative was discussed during the 2025 AFCEA TechNet Cyber, […] More

by Kristen Smith May 12, 2025, 11:10 am
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in Acquisition & Procurement, Cybersecurity, News

Deltek’s Government Contracting Study Reveals Challenges Facing Businesses in 2025

Deltek’s latest study on the government contracting industry identified the rising compliance costs related to the updated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements as one of the challenges facing contractors in 2025. Half of the government contractors surveyed anticipate increased CMMC compliance costs, with small businesses spending around $50,000 so far and enterprise firms having invested […] More

by Kristen Smith May 12, 2025, 11:09 am
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in C4ISR, News

SNC Completes RAPCON-X Jet Initial Flight Test

Sierra Nevada Corp. has conducted the initial flight testing of its RAPCON-X Bombardier Global 6500 jet. SNC said Thursday the recent demonstration marks a significant step towards delivering the aircraft to contractor-owned, contractor-operated, or COCO, service customers. Validating RAPCON-X’s Performance By achieving flight performance handling qualification, or FPHQ, SNC confirmed the RAPCON-X’s consistent performance and airworthiness. […] More

by Miles Jamison May 12, 2025, 10:49 am
mPower Technology logo

in News, Space

mPower Secures Investment to Advance Solar Power Tech for Space

mPower Technology has received over $21 million in funding to accelerate the advancement and boost high-volume production of its DragonSCALES technology for future space missions. The company said Thursday the Series B funding was spearheaded by Razor’s Edge Ventures, with participation from Shield Capital. It follows the Cottonwood Technology-led Series A financing. Enhancing mPower’s Capabilities The […] More

by Miles Jamison May 12, 2025, 10:01 am
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in Civilian, News, Technology

Decision Lens Adds Software to AWS Marketplace for Intelligence Community

Government technology provider Decision Lens has listed its software in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace for the U.S. Intelligence Community, or ICMP. The software’s addition to the AWS digital catalog will make it easier for government customers to discover, purchase and deploy software packages and applications, Decision Lens said Friday. Making Decision Lens Software Accessible […] More

by Derrick Henry May 12, 2025, 8:36 am
Todd Stevens

in Executive Moves, News

Todd Stevens Promoted to Vice President at Lockheed Martin

Todd Stevens, a Lockheed Martin veteran, announced on LinkedIn Monday his promotion to vice president of mission strategies and advanced capabilities. He transitions into the role from his previous position as director of program management. Career Overview Stevens has been with Lockheed for over 18 years, beginning his career in 2006 in supply chain and project management […] More

by Kacey Roberts May 12, 2025, 8:25 am
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in News, Space

Rocket Lab Lands AFRL Contract for Space-Based Rapid Cargo Delivery System

Rocket Lab has secured a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to launch its medium-lift, reusable Neutron rocket to support the Rocket Experimentation for Global Agile Logistics program, a Department of Defense initiative that aims to develop a space-based system for rapid global cargo delivery. Mission Overview The company said Thursday that the Neutron spacecraft […] More

by Kacey Roberts May 12, 2025, 7:52 am
Emblem of the United States Navy by the U.S. Navy, Licensed under Public domain

in Contract Awards, News

Navy Issues $95M Modification to Construction Contract Awarded to Whiting-Turner, 9 Others

The U.S. Navy has increased the capacity of the contracts for general building projects previously awarded to Whiting-Turner Contracting and nine other companies. Valued a combined maximum of $95 million, the contract modifications involve work at various U.S. locations, with completion expected by September 2026, the Department of Defense said Thursday. Work will be carried […] More

by Arthur McMiler May 12, 2025, 7:30 am
Patrick Butler

in Executive Moves, News

Sidus Space Recruits Former Blue Origin Exec Patrick Butler as Mission Operations SVP

Sidus Space has named Patrick Butler as its senior vice president of mission operations and product line management. Butler announced his new role at the aerospace company on LinkedIn. Career at Blue Origin Before joining Sidus Space, Butler was part of Blue Origin, where he most recently served as launch execution director. In this capacity, […] More

by Arthur McMiler May 12, 2025, 6:36 am