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in M&A Activity, News
ERT Acquires Sev1Tech in Space & Defense IT Capability Expansion Push
Digital engineering company ERT has acquired Sev1Tech for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its digital modernization and IT capabilities supporting space, defense and federal civilian agency missions. ERT’s acquisition of Sev1Tech underscores the growing demand for secure, mission-aligned digital modernization capabilities across the space and defense sectors. As government and industry […] More
by Jane Edwards February 24, 2026, 6:44 am
Felipe Fernandez / Fortinet Federal
in Cybersecurity, News
Fortinet Federal CTO Says Resilience Will Drive 2026 Cyber Priorities
Felipe Fernandez, chief technology officer of Fortinet Federal, said federal cybersecurity in 2026 will be defined by resilience as agencies navigate rapid artificial intelligence adoption, escalating supply chain risks, workforce instability and funding uncertainty. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 will bring together top government and industry leaders to confront escalating cyber threats […] More
by Miles Jamison February 23, 2026, 9:35 am
in Executive Moves, News
Former FBI CSO Rob Turner Named as VP of Government at Strider
Rob Turner, former FBI chief security officer, has been named vice president of government at Strider Technologies. Robert Turner of Strider will speak at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 GovCon Executive Leadership Summit on Thursday, joining top C-suite and senior leaders to explore the strategies and innovations shaping the future of federal contracting. Register now to attend. […] More
by Miles Jamison February 23, 2026, 9:28 am
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in News, Technology
SNC, Specter Aerospace Partner to Develop Supersonic Aerial Launched Effects Product Line
SNC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Specter Aerospace to develop a next-generation line of supersonic aerial launched effects designed to address evolving air defense needs and drone threats. In a press release published Friday, SNC said the collaboration will combine its mission systems integration and air defense expertise with Specter Aerospace’s ramjet and […] More
by Kristen Smith February 23, 2026, 8:37 am
Photo: Dan Jablonsky / BWX Technologies
in Executive Moves, News
BWXT Adds Dan Jablonsky to Board of Directors
BWX Technologies has appointed Dan Jablonsky, an aerospace and defense industry executive, to its board of directors, effective March 2. The company said Friday Jablonsky, a two-time Wash100 awardee, will also serve on the board’s audit and finance committee. BWXT Board Chair Jan Bertsch welcomed the addition of Jablonsky to the board. Jablonsky’s “deep expertise […] More
by Jane Edwards February 23, 2026, 7:22 am
Photo: Scott Kindsvater / LinkedIn
in Executive Moves, News
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Kindsvater Joins Virtualitics Advisory Board
Virtualitics has appointed retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Kindsvater to its board of advisers. The company said in a LinkedIn post Thursday that Kindsvater brings to the role a deep understanding of the roles of readiness, acquisition reform and decision advantage on the modern battlefield. Who Is Scott Kindsvater? Kindsvater has more than […] More
by Elodie Collins February 23, 2026, 6:51 am
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in News, Technology
Draper to Provide Chip Design Advisory Support for NEMC Members
Draper has entered into an agreement with the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition to advise NEMC member startups and small businesses on chip design efforts to accelerate microelectronics commercialization. Draper said Wednesday the collaboration will be officially introduced at the 2026 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The NEMC Hub is a division of the Massachusetts […] More
by Jane Edwards February 20, 2026, 11:16 am
Photo: Alpha Omega
in Digital Modernization, News
Alpha Omega CEO: Automation Framework Key to Modernizing Federal IT
Federal agencies must adopt a structured automation framework to control rising IT costs and modernize aging systems, Alpha Omega CEO Gautam Ijoor said in a blog post published Wednesday. The 2025 Wash100 awardee said legacy systems not only consume disproportionate resources but also increase cybersecurity risk and slow service delivery. What Federal Policy Signals Are […] More
by Kristen Smith February 20, 2026, 10:55 am
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in News, Technology
BAE, SURVICE Engineering Partner on UAS Development
The FalconWorks division of BAE Systems and SURVICE Engineering have agreed to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems. As companies expand collaboration on UAS, government and industry leaders continue to examine the future of airpower and emerging capabilities across the defense landscape. Those conversations are expected to continue at the Potomac Officers Club’s […] More
by Jane Edwards February 20, 2026, 10:29 am
Roy Stevens / Leidos
in Digital Modernization, News
Leidos Deploys FAA Digital Flight Data System at Reagan National Airport
Leidos has deployed a new digital flight data system at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Terminal Flight Data Manager, or TFDM, program, the Reston, Virginia-based company announced Thursday. What Does Leidos’ Digital Flight Data System Do? The new digital platform replaces paper flight strips with real-time data and predictive modeling […] More
by Miles Jamison February 20, 2026, 10:04 am
Scott Howell
in Executive Moves, News
Former JSOC Commander Scott Howell Named to Heven AeroTech Advisory Board
Heven AeroTech has appointed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Howell to its advisory board. Who Is Scott Howell? Howell is a veteran defense leader who retired from the Air Force in August 2021 after 34 years of service, the company said Wednesday. He most recently served as the 15th commander of Joint Special Operations Command, directing global […] More
by Miles Jamison February 20, 2026, 9:04 am
Charles O'Brien / SOSi
in Executive Spotlights, News
SOSi’s Charles O’Brien on Navigating a Turbulent Policy Environment
Charles O’Brien, senior vice president for civil solutions at SOSi, is helping organizations with language accessibility needs bridge communication gaps He’s also leading the expansion of SOSi’s state-level support through a contract administered by a Minnesota public agency He sat down with ExecutiveBiz to talk remaining resilient in a turbulent policy environment and leveraging cross-domain […] More
by Pat Host February 20, 2026, 12:00 am