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in Defense And Intelligence, News, Space
Viasat Secures Initial Design Award for Space Force’s Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Program
Viasat has received an initial design award from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command as part of the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program, a major initiative aimed at enhancing secure satellite communications for defense users. The award falls under a potential $4 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiaward contract that supports the development of next-generation, anti-jam geosynchronous Earth […] More
by Kristen Smith October 9, 2025, 8:38 am
Matt Desch
in Executive Moves, News
VeriSign Appoints Iridium CEO Matt Desch to Board of Directors
VeriSign appointed Iridium Communications director and CEO Matthew Desch to its board of directors, effective Oct. 6. The appointment of the 11-time Wash100 Award winner expands VeriSign’s board to eight members. Terms of Desch’s VeriSign Board Appointment Desch will serve as a non-employee director and shall be entitled to an annual cash retainer of $50,000 and an annual equity […] More
by Miles Jamison October 9, 2025, 8:02 am
Nicole Bulgarino
in Contract Awards, News
Ameresco Books $197M Task Order for NRL Energy Facilities Upgrade
Ameresco will work on a $197 million project with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory under the Energy Savings Performance Contract III implemented through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville. The project, covered under a multiple award task order contract, aims to modernize critical infrastructure, enhance utility resilience and deliver […] More
by Arthur McMiler October 8, 2025, 11:06 am
George Schindler
in Executive Moves, News
OpenText Adds Former CGI CEO George Schindler to Board of Directors
Open Text Corp. has elected George Schindler, former president and CEO of CGI and a Wash100 awardee, to its board of directors. Tom Jenkins, executive chair of the Open Text board, said Monday that Schindler brings extensive experience in driving company growth and delivering shareholder value, which is especially valuable as Open Text enhances its […] More
by Elodie Collins October 8, 2025, 10:57 am
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in DOD, News
HII Conducts Initial Sea Trials for Virginia-Class Massachusetts Submarine
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has concluded the initial sea trials for the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798), validating its performance and operational readiness. The global, all-domain defense provider said Tuesday the demonstration is part of a broader evaluation program that will continue prior to the vessel’s delivery to the U.S. Navy. Massachusetts, christened in May […] More
by Miles Jamison October 8, 2025, 10:43 am
Colin Whelan
in Defense And Intelligence, News
Raytheon, Anduril Test Solid Rocket Motor With Highly Loaded Grain Configuration for Air-to-Air Weapon Systems
Raytheon has teamed up with Anduril Industries and the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate to conduct a static fire test of a solid rocket motor, or SRM, for air-to-air weapon systems. HLG Configuration in SRM The test is part of an effort to enhance the nation’s rocket motor manufacturing capacity and meet increasing global […] More
by Elodie Collins October 8, 2025, 10:32 am
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in Industry News, News
Vertosoft, Exclusive Networks Forge Strategic Partnership to Expand US Market Reach
Vertosoft and Exclusive Networks North America have formed a strategic partnership to streamline distribution and create a unified route to market for technology suppliers and channel partners across the U.S. public and commercial sectors. Under the agreement, Vertosoft becomes Exclusive Networks’ preferred distributor for the U.S. government market, while Exclusive Networks will serve as Vertosoft’s […] More
by Kristen Smith October 8, 2025, 9:48 am
Alex Whitworth/carahsoft.com
in Cybersecurity, News
Carahsoft-Led Partnership Launches CMMC Compliance 360
Carahsoft Technology has partnered with Redspin, Kiteworks and Cyturus to introduce CMMC Compliance 360, a unified platform designed to accelerate Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 readiness for Department of Defense contractors. Streamlined CMMC Readiness for Defense Contractors Carahsoft said Tuesday the new platform consolidates the strengths of all three providers into a single offering, streamlining […] More
by Miles Jamison October 8, 2025, 8:35 am
Chris Persaud
in Executive Moves, News
Chris Persaud Promoted to Emerging Technologies VP at Maximus
Maximus has appointed Chris Persaud as vice president of emerging technologies, responsible for leading efforts to advance the company’s strategy and implementation of cutting-edge technologies. Persaud, who announced his promotion in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, most recently served as the company’s senior director for strategic alliances. Persaud’s Career Highlights Before joining Maximus, Persaud spent […] More
by Kristen Smith October 8, 2025, 8:06 am
Maria Demaree / Lockheedmartin
in News, Technology
Maria Demaree on Lockheed’s Digital Transformation Program
Maria Demaree, a senior vice president and chief information officer of Lockheed Martin, discussed the aerospace and defense contractor’s digital transformation program, called 1LMX, and how it brings together over 122,000 employees worldwide toward process modernization and digital enablement. “So 1LMX is really the digital transformation that we’re going through. It’s transforming the processes and […] More
by Jane Edwards October 8, 2025, 6:53 am
Leo Alvarez/Baker Tilly
in DHS, News
Homeland Security 2.0: Protecting the US Through Smarter, Safer Supply Chains
Supply chain security is more essential to homeland security than ever before. Supply chains are foundational to global commerce, bringing cost efficiencies to the private sector, the federal government, state and local governments, and academia. But the global aspect of modern supply chains means these same efficiencies also bring risks for U.S. GovCons. The growing […] More
by Pat Host October 8, 2025, 12:00 am
Tarik Reyes / Peraton
in Contract Awards, DOD, News
Peraton Gains Slot in $980M USAF Aircraft Testing Support Services Contract
Peraton has secured a spot in a $980 million multiple-award contract for the U.S. Air Force’s Automatic Testing Systems Acquisition-I, or ATSA-I. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract calls for the company to support the service branch’s worldwide network of automatic testing systems for aircraft, the company said Monday. Expansive Support Services in Air Force Contract Peraton noted […] More
by Arthur McMiler October 7, 2025, 11:07 am