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in Cybersecurity, DOD
AWS Controlled Working Environment Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification
Amazon Web Services has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 certification for its Controlled Working Environment. CWE was built to support Department of Defense and federal government operations through the management of sensitive data, including federal contract information, controlled unclassified information and International Traffic in Arms Regulations data, in compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition […] More
by Kristen Smith May 30, 2025, 10:53 am
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Deloitte & Touche Books $90M Contract for Navy Support Services
Deloitte & Touche will provide the U.S. Navy with enterprise management and technical support services under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a base value of $81 million and a maximum total value of $90 million if its order option is exercised. The contract covers a five-year timeline for task orders, plus an optional six-month ordering period, […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 30, 2025, 6:49 am
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in DOD, News, Technology
HJF-MDC Venture Fund Seeks to Drive Medical Innovation for Military, Civilian Applications
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, or HJF, and MDC Studio have formed a venture fund to accelerate the development and commercialization of dual-use technologies for military and civilian healthcare applications. HJF-MDC Venture Fund’s Focus Areas HJF said Wednesday the HJF-MDC Venture Fund is raising $20 million to invest in […] More
by Jane Edwards May 29, 2025, 8:45 am
Dana Occhiuzzi Rushing
in DOD, Executive Moves, News
Former NWIC Atlantic Director Dana Occhiuzzi Rushing Joins Arch Systems as Defense Innovation VP
Dana Occhiuzzi Rushing recently announced having joined Arch Systems and taking on the role of vice president for Department of Defense growth and innovation – Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer and defense. Rushing’s Service at NIWC Atlantic Rushing previously served at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, working with the organization for […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 29, 2025, 6:38 am
Justin Sollenberger
in Cloud, Contract Awards, DOD, Government Technology, News, Technology
DISA Taps World Wide Technology for Fangorn Cloud Platform Prototype
World Wide Technology has received an other transaction agreement, or OTA, from the Defense Information Systems Agency to develop a prototype cloud platform under the Fangorn project, whose aim is to modernize the legacy mainframe systems of U.S. warfighters. Purpose of Fangorn DISA said Wednesday that the Fangorn platform will work to integrate artificial intelligence-based […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 29, 2025, 5:09 am
Dino Murray
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Air Force Veteran Dino Murray Takes Role as Stellar Solutions Defense VP
Global aerospace and systems engineering services provider Stellar Solutions has appointed Dino Murray as defense sector vice president. Stellar Solutions, whose customers include NATO and the U.S. military, said Tuesday that Murray took on the new role after nearly a year of serving as vice president of the Stellar Advisors unit, which works to provide […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 28, 2025, 8:23 am
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KBR Books $476M Navy Base Operations Support Contract in Djibouti
KBR has received a $476 million base operations support contract from Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command to continue its services for the U.S. Navy’s Camp Lemonnier and Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti. NAVFAC Support Since 2013, the company has been working with NAVFAC to support base operations in Djibouti, allowing the Horn of Africa task force […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 28, 2025, 8:09 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, DOD, News
Virtualitics GenAI Toolkit Designed to Address Defense-Related Mission Readiness Challenges
Virtualitics has enhanced its artificial intelligence platform with the addition of its Generative AI Toolkit to improve decision-making across Department of Defense environments. The toolkit is designed for deploying mission-specific AI agents that could enable faster, more informed decisions in defense sustainment, logistics and readiness workflows, Virtualitics said Thursday. A foundational addition to the Virtualitics […] More
by Kristen Smith May 23, 2025, 11:02 am
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Cubic Defense Delivers Encrypted Air Combat Training Upgrade for 4th Gen Aircraft
Cubic Defense has delivered the first encrypted Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation, or ACMI, upgrade for fourth-generation aircraft to the U.S. Air Force. Boosting Global Operational Readiness Cubic said Wednesday that the ACMI upgrade significantly enhances operational readiness and bolsters warfighter proficiency. The modernization, which builds upon a recent Air Force production award, enables seamless interoperability in […] More
by Miles Jamison May 23, 2025, 10:25 am
Ashley Nichols
in Contract Awards, DOD, Government Technology, News, Technology
Highlight Technologies Secures Spot on $46B Air Force EWAAC Vehicle
Highlight Technologies has earned a spot in the U.S. Air Force’s multi-award Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract, or EWAAC, which comes with a maximum value of $46 billion over 10 years if all of its options are exercised. Scope of EWAAC The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle aims to provide innovative systems and platforms to the Department of […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 23, 2025, 6:06 am
Michael Bayer
in DOD, Executive Moves
Detroit Defense Recruits National Security Expert Michael Bayer as Board Member
National security specialist Michael Bayer has joined the board of directors of Detroit Defense, formerly Ricardo Defense. Bayer is chairman emeritus of the National Defense Industrial Association and had previously served in several advisory boards of the Department of Defense, including the Defense Science Board, Army Science Board, Defense Business Board and Secretary of the […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 22, 2025, 10:27 am
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in DOD, News
Airbus US Conducts Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector Demo Anew
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense recently conducted a demonstration to evaluate the performance characteristics of the UH-72B Lakota, the platform on which the company is basing the MQ-72C system, its proposal for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector Middle Tier of Acquisition Rapid Prototyping Program. The latest demonstration, which took place at Marine Corps […] More
by Elodie Collins May 22, 2025, 6:56 am