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John Ustica
in DOD, News
Siemens Government Technologies CEO Discusses Remuneration Approach for Manufacturing Critical Military Parts on the Battlefield
John Ustica, president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies and a three-time Wash100 Award winner, said remuneration would enable the military to deliver critical equipment to warfighters on demand while protecting intellectual property. How Can Remuneration Deliver Vital Equipment to Warfighters? In an opinion piece posted on Breaking Defense Friday, Ustica compared remuneration to video […] More
by Elodie Collins January 14, 2026, 7:19 am
Bill Webner
in Executive Moves, News
Allocore Forms Advisory Board to Advance Federal Lending Tech Modernization
Allocore has appointed four members to its newly established advisory board that will advise the company as it advances the modernization of systems that support the federal government’s lending programs. The Arlington, Virginia-based company said Tuesday that Dave Lebryk, former fiscal assistant secretary at the Department of the Treasury, has been named chair of Allocore’s […] More
by Jane Edwards January 14, 2026, 6:08 am
Photo: HII
in Contract Awards, News
HII Mission Technologies Wins Spot on Potential $151B MDA SHIELD Contract
HII Mission Technologies has been awarded a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s potential 10-year, $151 billion Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, contract vehicle. SHIELD reflects a major shift in how the Pentagon acquires advanced missile defense capabilities. At the 2026 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29, defense leaders and top industry innovators […] More
by Miles Jamison January 14, 2026, 4:20 am
Nick Dunn / PCI Government Services
in Artificial Intelligence, Executive Spotlights, News
PCI Government Services CEO Nick Dunn Redefines AI Governance for the Federal Era
As federal agencies accelerate artificial intelligence adoption, governance is no longer a back-office compliance exercise. It is becoming a frontline enabler of speed, trust and mission scale. In his Executive Spotlight debut, Nick Dunn, CEO of PCI Government Services, outlines why AI demands a fundamentally different approach than prior technology waves such as cloud, mobile and cybersecurity. […] More
by Charles Lyons-Burt January 13, 2026, 11:37 am
Archintel Property
in Artificial Intelligence, News, Technology
Booz Allen, Andreessen Horowitz Partner to Accelerate Commercial Tech Integration Into US Missions
Booz Allen Hamilton has partnered with venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, also known as a16z, to accelerate the integration of advanced commercial technologies into U.S. government and national security missions. The collaboration is designed to help early-stage companies in a16z’s portfolio develop, deploy and scale their technologies rapidly for use in highly regulated federal environments […] More
by Kristen Smith January 13, 2026, 11:33 am
HawkEye 360 logo / PR Newswire
in News, Space
SpaceX Rocket Launches HawkEye 360 Cluster 13 Satellites for Enhanced RF Insights
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried HawkEye 360’s newest satellite trio, known as Cluster 13, into orbit on Monday, marking another step in the company’s effort to expand space-based radio-frequency intelligence coverage for defense and government customers. The satellites were deployed as part of the Twilight rideshare mission and placed into a sun-synchronous orbit, HawkEye […] More
by Kristen Smith January 13, 2026, 10:13 am
Tim Saffold
in News, Technology
Amentum’s Tim Saffold on Unmanned Systems in Contested Logistics Environments
Tim Saffold, vice president of autonomous and unmanned systems at Amentum, said unmanned systems are playing a key role in supporting warfighters operating in contested logistics environments by reducing risk to personnel, extending communication lines and facilitating the delivery of supplies. “Unmanned systems are becoming central to the Pentagon’s contested logistics initiatives, enabling resilient, distributed […] More
by Jane Edwards January 13, 2026, 9:38 am
Photo: Draper
in Executive Moves, News
Kathryn Brinsfield Joins Draper to Lead Biodefense, Biomedical Research Programs
Draper has appointed Kathryn Brinsfield, a biosecurity and public health leader, as vice president and general manager of biotechnology systems. Draper’s latest appointment reflects continued momentum across the broader healthcare and life sciences landscape. As agencies and industry partners accelerate efforts to modernize healthcare systems and prepare for emerging public health challenges, the Potomac Officers […] More
by Jane Edwards January 13, 2026, 8:52 am
Michael Johns
in Investment Security, News
Kratos to Expand Operations With New Birmingham Facility
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has unveiled plans to construct a 40,000-square-foot facility at its Oxmoor Valley campus as part of an expansion of its operations in Birmingham, Alabama. The company said Monday the new structure will feature office space and an area for electromechanical systems and integration, expanding its Birmingham footprint to approximately 150,000 square […] More
by Miles Jamison January 13, 2026, 8:08 am
Photo: Dave Fine/LinkedIn
in DOD, News
Northrop Grumman to Build Advanced MK54 MOD 2 Torpedoes for Navy Under $233M Contract
Northrop Grumman has secured a $233 million contract to manufacture the MK54 MOD 2, a new lightweight torpedo, for the U.S. Navy. The company said Monday that the award covers the weapon system’s integration and proof of manufacturing at its facility in Plymouth, Minnesota, and the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center in West Virginia. […] More
by Elodie Collins January 13, 2026, 6:51 am
Michael Shrader / Carahsoft
in Intelligence, News
Carahsoft to Bring TextOre’s OSINT Capabilities to Public Sector
TextOre and Carahsoft Technology have partnered to bring advanced open-source intelligence, or OSINT, capabilities to the public sector. How Will Carahsoft Support TextOre? Carahsoft said Monday it will serve as TextOre’s master government aggregator under the partnership. The company will provide government agencies access to TextOre’s OSINT services through its reseller partners and contract vehicles, including NASA […] More
by Miles Jamison January 13, 2026, 5:53 am
Don Parente
in Digital Modernization, News
MetTel Expands Availability of Intelligent UEM Platform to Federal, Commercial Customers
MetTel, a provider of telecommunications products and services, has announced the general availability of its Utilities Expense Management, or UEM, platform for monitoring transactions and automating operations to eliminate waste and promote sustainability. The company said Tuesday that the platform, available to commercial and federal customers, serves as a central command center that unifies thousands […] More
by Elodie Collins January 13, 2026, 5:00 am