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Leidos Teams Up With Rune to Expand AI-Powered Military Logistics in Indo-Pacific
Leidos and Rune Technologies are combining their artificial intelligence capabilities to support military logistics operations in the Indo-Pacific region The partnership involves Leidos’ AI-enabled decision advantage and Rune’s AI-enabled predictive logistics software The project is aimed at strengthening mission readiness of warfighters particularly in contested environments Leidos announced Thursday that it has formed a partnership […] More
by Jamie Bennet July 10, 2026, 11:44 am
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in Executive Moves, News
QinetiQ US Elevates Jennifer Deaver to Chief People Officer
Jennifer Deaver officially started serving as QinetiQ’s chief people officer on July 6 Deaver brings more than two decades of experience in talent strategy, recruiting and workforce planning She previously led QinetiQ’s talent acquisition organization through a major transformation QinetiQ announced Friday that Jennifer Deaver was elevated to chief people officer, effective July 6. “Our people are […] More
by Miles Jamison July 10, 2026, 11:24 am
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in Acquisition & Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, DOD, News
HII GRIMM, VIPER Earn CDAO Tradewinds ‘Awardable’ Status
GRIMM supports real-time geolocation and direction-finding of RF signals VIPER generates synthetic RF data for AI-based electronic warfare training The Potomac Officers Club will host two DOW summits this summer HII‘s Mission Technologies division announced that its GRIMM and VIPER spectrum dominance and awareness products have achieved “awardable” status on the Department of War Chief […] More
by Jane Edwards July 10, 2026, 11:16 am
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Laura Nelson Named Senior VP of Corporate Development at Chugach Government Solutions
Chugach Government Solutions has appointed Laura Nelson to the newly created role of senior vice president of corporate development, where she will oversee all stages of the company’s M&A activity Company leaders said Nelson’s hiring reflects a renewed strategic focus intended to keep CGS competitive and to build differentiated, enterprise-wide offerings for customers Nelson brings […] More
by Jerry Petersen July 10, 2026, 11:11 am
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in Executive Spotlights, News
Janes’ Randy Nixon Talks the Rising Value of Unclassified Data in National Security and Intelligence
Randy Nixon of Janes understands the value of partnership and data to mission success He used Janes’ data when in the Army and with the CIA He spoke to ExecutiveBiz about OSINT, AI and new company initiatives Randy Nixon understands the value of strong industry partnerships and reliable data to mission success in today’s AI and data-driven national […] More
by Pat Host July 10, 2026, 12:00 am
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Rocket Lab Completes Space Force Victus Haze Tactically Responsive Space Mission
Rocket Lab met a number of quick turnaround timeframes set by the USSF These included launch on 24 hours notice and spacecraft commissioning in 72 hours Dig into the Case for Interoperable Optical Networks at the 2026 Air and Space Summit! Rocket Lab has completed and declared mission success for its role in the U.S. Space […] More
by Pat Host July 10, 2026, 12:00 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Peraton Launches Enterprise Agentic AI Platform
Peraton has introduced an enterprise agentic AI platform The platform supports enterprise digital twin and predictive analytics The 2026 Intel Summit will examine agentic AI, OSINT and cybersecurity Peraton has introduced Peraton[x], an enterprise agentic artificial intelligence platform designed to support government agencies and organizations operating in mission-critical environments. As government agencies continue exploring agentic […] More
by Jane Edwards July 9, 2026, 11:30 am
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in Civilian, Contract Awards, News, Space
Nava Secures Spot on 10-Year NASA SEWP VI Acquisition Vehicle
Nava can bid on work to provide IT capabilities under NASA’s SEWP VI governmentwide acquisition contract The company received a Category B award covering Enterprise-wide IT Service Solutions Nava will provide cloud, cybersecurity, AI and software engineering capabilities to federal agencies Nava has secured a position on NASA’s Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement, or SEWP, VI governmentwide […] More
by Miles Jamison July 9, 2026, 11:13 am
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Vibrint’s Quantum, LiFi Tools Earn ‘Awardable’ Status on Tradewinds Marketplace
The “Awardable” status expands defense organizations’ access to Vibrint’s quantum and LiFi technologies through the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Quantum Circuit Factory is designed to accelerate the adoption of quantum computing across the federal government Secure LiFi uses light-based wireless communications for secure, high-speed connectivity Vibrint has received “awardable” status for its Quantum Circuit Factory and Secure […] More
by Miles Jamison July 9, 2026, 10:58 am
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in Executive Moves, News, Space
Jay Moorman Named CEO of Combined Platform of Qualis, InTrack Radar & Tektonux
Jay Moorman will oversee software and sensor integration initiatives Moorman previously guided CTI through its acquisition by Parsons The 2026 Air & Space Summit will explore AI, commercial space relay, Golden Dome and more Jay Moorman, a defense technology executive, has been appointed as CEO of the combined Qualis, InTrack Radar Technologies and Tektonux platform, […] More
by Jane Edwards July 9, 2026, 10:37 am
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Tyto Athene Taps Andrew Boyd to Serve as New CEO
Tyto Athene has named Andrew Boyd as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Dennis Kelly, who remains on the company’s board of directors Boyd joins Tyto from IBM and brings to his new role decades of leadership experience in the defense and sectors Arlington Capital Partners, Tyto’s private equity backer, praised Boyd’s technical expertise and […] More
by Jerry Petersen July 9, 2026, 10:25 am
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SES Space & Defense Secures Space Force Agreement for Global Satellite Connectivity Services
The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command has selected SES Space & Defense for a five-year blanket purchase agreement that will access the company’s Flex portfolio The contract is expected to expedite the Department of War’s procurement of Ku-band satellites The agreement will allow military users in remote areas around the world to receive better […] More
by Jamie Bennet July 9, 2026, 10:22 am