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Robert Conrad / Kepler Communications US
in News, Space
General Atomics & Kepler US Demonstrate Two-Way Air-to-Space Optical Communications
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems and Kepler Communications US have demonstrated bi-directional air-to-space optical communications between an airborne optical communication terminal, or OCT, and a Space Development Agency Tranche 0-compatible Kepler satellite in low Earth orbit. Advancing Air to Space Optical Communications The demonstration validated the ability to transmit secure, high-data-rate connectivity between airborne and space-based assets […] More
by Miles Jamison September 3, 2025, 10:49 am
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in Contract Awards, News
Coast Guard Taps Whiting-Turner for $137M Base Seattle Modernization Support Contract
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. a potential $137 million contract to modernize Base Seattle in Washington to support Arctic and Antarctic operations. Base Seattle Modernization & Homeporting Program The Coast Guard said Tuesday the phase 1A contract awarded by the agency’s Facilities Design and Construction Center, or FDCC, includes dredging […] More
by Jane Edwards September 3, 2025, 10:26 am
Carl Harding / Raytheon
in Executive Moves, News
Carl Harding Named VP of Operations & Supply Chain at Raytheon
Raytheon has named Carl Harding as vice president of operations and supply chain for advanced products and solutions. Harding shared the news of his appointment on LinkedIn Tuesday. The seasoned operations executive will oversee the RTX business’ product portfolio, which includes surveillance radars, fire control radars, electro-optical and infrared capabilities, Blue Canyon Technologies, and SEAKR space-qualified satellite […] More
by Miles Jamison September 3, 2025, 10:17 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Data Squared & Vertosoft Partner to Bring Explainable AI to Public Sector
Explainable artificial intelligence platform provider Data Squared has partnered with Vertosoft to enhance the delivery of mission-critical AI technologies to government and defense customers. Jon Brewton, founder and CEO of Data Squared, announced the strategic partnership on LinkedIn Tuesday, saying it will help drive his company’s growth and impact within the public sector. The move reinforces Data Squared’s […] More
by Miles Jamison September 3, 2025, 9:58 am
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in Contract Awards, DOD, News
HII Unit Books Potential $111M Navy Contract Modification for Aircraft Carrier RCOH Services
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, has received a modification worth about $98.5 million to a previous U.S. Navy contract award for refueling complex overhaul, or RCOH, services for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. John Stennis RCOH Contract Modification Details The cost-plus-incentive fee modification covers supplemental work and special incentives for […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 3, 2025, 8:00 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Former CIA CTO Nand Mulchandani Joins Second Front Systems’ Board, With Tyler Sweatt as New Chairman
DevSecOps platform developer Second Front Systems, or 2F, has added former CIA Chief Technology Officer Nand Mulchandani to its board of directors. The company has also appointed its CEO, Tyler Sweatt, as board chairman. Mulchandani’s Government and Private Sector Work A past Wash100 Award winner, Mulchandani will contribute to the board over 25 years of […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 3, 2025, 6:14 am
Abhishek Jauhri
in Executive Moves, News
SAP Names Abhishek Jauhri VP, BTS Head for US Public Services
SAP has appointed Abhishek Jauhri as vice president and head of business transformation services for U.S. public services. Jauhri announced his new position at SAP in a LinkedIn post published Monday. Who Is Abhishek Jauhri? According to his profile on the professional networking site, Jauhri most recently served as SAP’s head of business transformation services […] More
by Jane Edwards September 2, 2025, 11:07 am
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in Contract Awards, News
Google Public Sector Lands DLA Contract for Global Supply Chain Modernization
The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Google Public Sector a $48 million contract to modernize its global supply chain operations. Jim Kelly, Google Public Sector vice president of federal sales and one-time Wash100 Award winner, said in a statement released Friday that the contract aims to replace the agency’s legacy systems with a modern, secure and […] More
by Miles Jamison September 2, 2025, 11:00 am
Tom Kirkland / L3Harris Technologies
in Industry News, News
L3Harris Launches New Counter-Unmanned Systems Effort Against Rapidly Evolving UAV Threats
L3Harris Technologies has launched a new initiative aimed at identifying, tracking and defeating small unmanned autonomous systems across the air, land and sea domains. Called the Counter-Unmanned Systems, or C-UxS, the new initiative will bring together proven systems and other key battlefield technologies to offer complete end-to-end protection against drone threats, the company said Friday. […] More
by Elodie Collins September 2, 2025, 10:45 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News, Technology
Northrop Grumman Operations to Deploy NVIDIA AI-Driven Servers
NVIDIA has granted Northrop Grumman access to its RTX PRO Servers under an agreement for the latter to fast-track development of company operational processes. Kathy Warden, Northrop Grumman’s head, and NVIDIA senior executive Anthony Robbins, both past Wash100 awardees, cited the advantages and benefits of using the artificial intelligence-based servers, according to a Northrop Grumman […] More
by Arthur McMiler September 2, 2025, 10:35 am
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in Foreign Military Sales, News
US Approves Ukraine’s $329M Purchase of Starlink Satcom Services, Patriot Air Defense System
The Department of State has approved Ukraine’s request to purchase Starlink satellite communication services and equipment and Patriot air and missile defense system sustainment support. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a pair of press releases published Friday that SpaceX and RTX will serve as principal contractors in the proposed foreign military sales, worth $329.1 […] More
by Elodie Collins September 2, 2025, 10:10 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Carahsoft to Offer Trustible AI Governance Platform to Public Sector
Trustible, an artificial intelligence governance, risk and compliance company, has partnered with Carahsoft Technology to provide government agencies access to Trustible’s AI governance platform and other IT services. Carahsoft said Thursday as Master Government Aggregator, it will make Trustible’s offerings available to the public sector through its reseller partners and various contract vehicles. What Is Trustible’s AI […] More
by Miles Jamison September 2, 2025, 9:51 am