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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Carahsoft to Distribute Rhino.ai GenAI Modernization Platform to Public Sector
Rhino.ai has selected Carahsoft to expand public sector access to its AI-powered modernization platform The platform is intended to help agencies analyze legacy systems and convert them into AI-ready processes The technology is designed to accelerate modernization while reducing risk and preserving mission continuity Rhino.ai has partnered with Carahsoft Technology to distribute its automated system discovery and […] More
by Miles Jamison June 29, 2026, 11:27 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Federal Civilian, Government Cloud, News, Wash100
Splunk Enterprise Security Premier Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Certification
Splunk Public Sector Vice President Bill Rowan announced that the Premier edition of his company’s Enterprise Security platform has achieved FedRAMP moderate authorization Rowan said the authorization indicates that ES Premier complies with security controls that ensure the protection of federal data ES Premier’s features include security information and event management; threat intelligence; detection engineering; […] More
by Jamie Bennet June 29, 2026, 11:21 am
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in Acquisition & Procurement, DOD, News, Space
Next-Gen OPIR, EWS & Space Situational Awareness Programs: Inside the FY27 Space Force Budget
The Space Force is requesting $1.5 billion in RDT&E for Next-Gen OPIR in FY27, up from $1.4 billion in FY26, and $144.4 million for the EO/IR Weather System, more than double its $69.8 million allocation in FY26 The service is also pursuing initiatives that strengthen space domain awareness, such as the TacRS, RG-XX and MOSSAIC […] More
by Elodie Collins June 29, 2026, 11:09 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Fuse Appoints Former CIA Official Maura Burns to Advisory Board
Former CIA executive Maura Burns has joined Fuse Energy’s advisory board to strengthen its national security expertise Burns will bring decades of intelligence, engineering and counterproliferation leadership experience to the company The appointment supports Fuse’s expansion of radiation effects testing for government and commercial customers Former CIA official and past Wash100 Award winner Maura Burns has […] More
by Miles Jamison June 29, 2026, 9:32 am
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in News, Space, Technology
BAE Systems Validates Endura Processor for Harsh Space Radiation Environments
BAE Systems has demonstrated its Endura space processor in natural space and high-radiation conditions The processor uses commercial RH45 radiation-hardened technology to enhance survivability in orbit Endura is designed to deliver smaller, lower-power and lower-cost performance for space missions BAE Systems has conducted a demonstration of its Endura system-on-chip, or SOC, space processor, validating the system’s […] More
by Miles Jamison June 29, 2026, 7:22 am
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in News, Space
Iridium Acquired by Rocket Lab for $8B
Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium for about $8 billion in cash and stock, the two companies announced on Monday. The deal creates an end-to-end space company spanning launch, spacecraft, spectrum and on-orbit communications services. Learn new space communications business opportunities at the 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30! Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium for an […] More
by Pat Host June 29, 2026, 12:00 am
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in Contract Awards, National Security, News
GDIT Secures Potential $115M CBP Contract to Supply Autonomous Surveillance Towers
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will deploy the Relocatable Autonomous Surveillance Towers developed by General Dynamics Information Technology along the southwest U.S. border GDIT secured the $71 million task order that could be worth a total of $115 million The contract is part of the $1.8 billion Consolidated Tower and Surveillance Equipment modernization program The […] More
by Jamie Bennet June 26, 2026, 11:47 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, DOD, News
Aurex Advances GHOST-AI, CASTER-AI for Defense Applications
Aurex has advanced AI capabilities for hypersonics and battle management applications The systems support simulation-based decision making Explore AI, machine learning and more at the Potomac Officers Club’s DOW summits this summer Aurex has announced advancements in its artificial intelligence capabilities designed to support hypersonics, fire control and battle management operations. The Potomac Officers Club […] More
by Jane Edwards June 26, 2026, 11:23 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, DOD, News
SNC, Seekr Partner to Advance AI-Enabled Defense Tech for Multidomain Operations
SNC and Seekr have partnered to deploy AI-enabled systems for multidomain operations SeekrFlow will serve as the core AI platform for explainable decision support at the tactical edge The 2026 Air and Space Summit is scheduled for July 30, followed by the 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 SNC and Seekr have partnered to build […] More
by Jane Edwards June 26, 2026, 11:20 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Modernization, News
Leidos and The Modern Data Company Seek to Improve Government Access to Fragmented Data
Leidos has partnered with The Modern Data Company, the developer of DataOS Under the partnership, Leidos will combine its HeadWay Mission OS with Modern Data’s AI-native data operating system The combination aims to enable customers to connect, organize and apply data stored in disparate systems for use with AI and analytics Leidos has entered into a partnership […] More
by Jerry Petersen June 26, 2026, 11:13 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Former Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn III Joins AeroVironment Board
William Lynn III has joined the board of directors of defense technology company AeroVironment Lynn previously served as Leonardo DRS CEO and earlier served as deputy secretary of defense AV CEO and Wash100 Award winner Wahid Nawabi said Lynn’s government and industry experience will benefit the company’s board AeroVironment has appointed William Lynn III as the […] More
by Jerry Petersen June 26, 2026, 11:08 am
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in Executive Moves, News
KBR Names Michael LaRouche, Nicholas Veasey to Lead Mission Technology Spin-Off
KBR has named Michael LaRouche and Nicholas Veasey to lead its planned Mission Technology Solutions spin-off The spin-off is expected to launch in January 2027 as an independent national security and space technology company LaRouche and Veasey will join the spin-off company from Serco North America and MAG Aerospace, respectively KBR has named Michael LaRouche as […] More
by Miles Jamison June 25, 2026, 11:50 am