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in News, Technology
GDIT Launches VIA Strategy to Drive Mission Technology Innovation
General Dynamics Information Technology has introduced its Vision, Innovation and Acceleration, or VIT, strategy designed to drive technology investments, accelerate innovation and deliver advanced capabilities for government missions. As government agencies accelerate efforts to modernize mission systems and adopt emerging technologies, industry initiatives such as GDIT’s VIA strategy highlight the growing focus on digital transformation […] More
by Jane Edwards March 11, 2026, 8:32 am
Phil Fuster
in Cybersecurity, News
From Compliance to Continuous Federal Supply Chain Security
The federal supply chain no longer functions as a series of discrete vendors supporting government missions. It operates as a single, interconnected ecosystem in which primes, subcontractors, software and hardware providers, and service partners are bound together by shared data, access – and risk. Adversaries understand this reality better than anyone. Rather than attacking well-defended […] More
by Phil Fuster, VP of Government Sales, SpyCloud March 11, 2026, 7:54 am
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in Executive Spotlights, News
Why Valiantys Federal’s Wade Allen Says GovCon Chose Him
Wade Allen, Valiantys Federal director of sales, is guiding the firm into becoming a next-generation systems integrator Many Valiantys Federal customers are smaller firms that need secure environments for DevSecOps work and meeting CMMC 2.0 requirements He sat down with ExecutiveBiz to talk evolving AI concepts beyond pilots, challenges in developing generative AI for defense […] More
by Pat Host March 11, 2026, 12:00 am
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in Executive Moves, News
USA Rare Earth Names Gregory Bowman Chief Global Policy Officer
USA Rare Earth has appointed Gregory Bowman as chief global policy officer and head of external relations as the company expands engagement with policymakers and government partners supporting domestic rare earth production. The company said Monday Bowman will oversee public policy, government relations, corporate affairs and strategic communications. The leadership change comes as USA Rare […] More
by Kristen Smith March 10, 2026, 8:30 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, DOD, News
Virtualitics’ Chris Brown: Defense Organizations Should Approach AI Using a Data-on-Demand Model
Chris Brown, public sector chief technology officer at Virtualitics, said defense organizations should deploy artificial intelligence capabilities using a data-on-demand model that leaves information in authoritative systems. The conversation around operational AI continues at the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit, where government and industry leaders will examine how the technology is transforming mission execution. Brown will […] More
by Jane Edwards March 10, 2026, 7:14 am
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in News, Technology
PsiQuantum Begins Quantum Facility Construction in Chicago
PsiQuantum has begun construction of a quantum computing facility in Chicago to house systems designed to deliver about 1 million qubits of quantum computing power, TradingView reported Friday. As quantum computing efforts advance, including PsiQuantum’s work on large-scale systems, discussions are also growing around how the technology could influence future cybersecurity strategies. The Potomac Officers […] More
by Jane Edwards March 10, 2026, 6:09 am
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in Contract Awards, News
Empower AI Lands CMS Contract for Office of Hearings and Inquiries Support
Empower AI has secured a $20 million contract from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, to provide professional services for the Office of Hearings and Inquiries, or OHI. What Does the CMS Contract Cover? The Reston, Virginia-based IT company said Monday it will deliver services to support OHI in handling Risk Adjustment Data […] More
by Miles Jamison March 10, 2026, 5:54 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Starburst Reports $100M ARR, Strong Financial Sector Demand for Enterprise AI
Starburst has reported more than $100 million in annual recurring revenue — nearly 40 percent in year-over-year growth — and a $20 million artificial intelligence annual run rate. The company said it has also signed multiple eight-figure enterprise deals, grown its financial services business by 85 percent year over year and expanded its presence internationally, […] More
by Elodie Collins March 10, 2026, 5:01 am
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in DOD, News
Air Force Issues Draft RFP for Potential $900M FARM III Modernization Contract
The U.S. Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command has issued a draft request for proposals for the up to $900 million Facilities Acquisitions for Restoration and Modernization, or FARM, III, program in support of the Air Force Test Center’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The government intends to award up to eight indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts for construction […] More
by Elodie Collins March 9, 2026, 10:53 am
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in Cybersecurity, News
Everfox MESA Added to NCDSMO Baseline Product List for Cross-Domain Data Sharing
Everfox’s Multi-Enterprise Spanning Architecture, or MESA, has been added to the National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office’s baseline list of products for use in secure cross-domain data sharing environments. The company said in a LinkedIn post on Thursday that MESA, based on its Trusted Thin Client, or TTC, offering, recently completed lab-based security assessment […] More
by Kristen Smith March 9, 2026, 10:32 am
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in Defense And Intelligence, News
UNION Technologies, Hanwha Defense USA Partner to Support 155mm Weapons Production
UNION Technologies and Hanwha Defense USA have entered into a strategic partnership to advance production across the 155mm ecosystem and reinforce U.S. defense manufacturing capacity. What Is the Focus of the UNION-HDUSA Partnership? UNION said Thursday the collaboration brings together complementary capabilities, including software-defined factories, advanced components and energetics expertise, to support national priorities and strengthen supply […] More
by Miles Jamison March 9, 2026, 9:50 am
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in Contract Awards, DOD, News
Raytheon Secures Air Force Contract for DCGS Support
RTX business Raytheon has secured a U.S. Air Force contract to provide signals intelligence field support for the service’s Distributed Common Ground System, or DCGS. The latest Air Force investments in ISR systems, such as DCGS, highlight the growing importance of advanced data analysis and mission integration across air and space operations. Save your seat […] More
by Jane Edwards March 9, 2026, 8:29 am