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in Cybersecurity, News
OCH Technologies Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification
OCH Technologies has obtained Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 certification as the Department of War moves forward with mandatory cybersecurity requirements for contractors handling controlled unclassified information, or CUI. “CMMC Level 2 certification demonstrates that we meet the rigorous cybersecurity standards required to handle controlled unclassified information for the Department of Defense,” the company […] More
by Kristen Smith January 16, 2026, 10:26 am
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in Digital Modernization, News
Tyler Technologies Leaders Share Federal Modernization Best Practices
Tyler Technologies officials said communications and incremental changes are critical to ensure that modernization across various federal agencies remains aligned with their respective missions and can lead to sustainable results. In separate articles published by Federal News Network, Tyler Technologies’ Mike Cerniglia, a senior vice president, and Darreisha Harper, a federal portfolio manager, provided agencies […] More
by Elodie Collins January 16, 2026, 8:51 am
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in DOD, News
Raft Partner Program Launched to Accelerate Defense Software Deployment
Raft has launched the Raft Partner Program, a new initiative intended to accelerate the delivery of capabilities that support interoperability, collaboration and speed across the defense ecosystem as modern warfare relies more heavily on software and spans multiple operational domains. What Is the Raft Partner Program? The defense technology company said Thursday the Raft Partner Program […] More
by Miles Jamison January 16, 2026, 7:08 am
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in Contract Awards, News
Navy Awards BAE Systems $62M Hawkeye IFF Maintenance Contract
BAE Systems has secured a $62 million contract from the U.S. Navy to establish a new depot-level maintenance capability for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye’s identification friend or foe system, a move aimed at improving aircraft readiness and reducing sustainment timelines. The effort will be executed at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest in California, BAE Systems said […] More
by Kristen Smith January 16, 2026, 6:40 am
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in News, Technology
Lockheed Conducts JAGM Quad Launcher Demonstration
Lockheed Martin launched a joint air-to-ground missile, or JAGM, from the JAGM Quad Launcher, or JQL, in a 90-degree vertical launch demonstration conducted in China Lake, California. Recent defense demonstrations, such as Lockheed’s latest test, reflect the continued focus on advancing military capabilities through research and development. These developments set the stage for broader discussions […] More
by Jane Edwards January 16, 2026, 6:12 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
CGI FWA Prevention Platform Added to Treasury FM QSMO Marketplace
CGI Federal has added its Fraud, Waste and Abuse, or FWA, Prevention Platform to the Financial Management Quality Service Management Office, or FM QSMO, Marketplace under the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule. The CGI subsidiary said Thursday the listing provides federal agencies with streamlined access to its vetted tool designed to strengthen fraud prevention […] More
by Miles Jamison January 16, 2026, 5:37 am
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in Defense And Intelligence, News
Watch: Raft CEO Shubhi Mishra on Tactical Edge Challenges & Defense AI
Raft CEO and founder Shubhi Mishra said the biggest challenges facing the Department of War remain unsolved at the tactical edge, where legacy systems and disconnected data continue to constrain operational decision-making. The 2026 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29 will provide a forum to examine how research and innovation are addressing persistent defense challenges. […] More
by Kristen Smith January 15, 2026, 11:36 am
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in Executive Spotlights, News
Why Kpler’s Brian Kesecker Sees Speed & Transparency as the New Edge for Warfighters
Brian Kesecker is stepping into an expanded leadership role at Kpler as the company pushes deeper into U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security missions that increasingly rely on unclassified data and commercial intelligence. Kesecker was promoted this month to executive director of U.S. government business and strategy after spending just over two years helping build Kpler’s […] More
by Isaac Martin January 15, 2026, 11:18 am
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in Cloud, News
SAS Viya AI Platform Goes Live on Microsoft Azure Government
SAS has announced that its SAS Viya data and artificial intelligence platform is now available to the public sector through Microsoft Azure Government. What Is SAS Viya? The data management tool supports advanced analytics, leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance decision-making for the public sector without compromising data security, SAS said Tuesday. Government agencies and their […] More
by Miles Jamison January 15, 2026, 9:43 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Joe Taylor Joins Agile Defense as Vice President, Customer Account Executive for CCMDs
Agile Defense has appointed Joe Taylor as vice president and customer account executive for combatant commands and the fourth estate. In his new role, Taylor will be responsible for maintaining executive-level customer relationships and driving account growth and renewals, the McLean, Virginia-based company said Tuesday. Who Is Joe Taylor? Taylor is a retired U.S. Army […] More
by Elodie Collins January 15, 2026, 9:17 am
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in DOD, News
Lockheed Advances Army Stinger Replacement With Initial NGSRI Flight Milestone
Lockheed Martin has reached a development milestone with its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor prototype, completing an initial flight demonstration as the U.S. Army evaluates options to modernize its short-range air defense arsenal. The 2026 Army Summit, hosted by the Potomac Officers Club on June 18, will bring together government and industry stakeholders to discuss how the […] More
by Kristen Smith January 15, 2026, 8:37 am
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in News, Technology
Nokia Federal, Skydweller Aero, Tangram Flex Secure Air Force Contract for Rapid-Deployment Airborne Network
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to Nokia Federal Solutions, Skydweller Aero and Tangram Flex to demonstrate a rapid-deployment airborne private network. Register for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29, where Steve Vogelsang, chief technology officer of Nokia Federal Solutions, one of the sponsors of the GovCon event, will discuss the use […] More
by Miles Jamison January 15, 2026, 8:04 am