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in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, News
Carahsoft to Bring RAD Security’s AI-Driven Cloud Detection Platform to Public Sector
RAD Security has partnered with Carahsoft Technology to expand the availability of the RAD artificial intelligence-driven cloud detection and response platform across government agencies. RAD Security’s AI-driven cloud detection and response platform highlights how AI is reshaping federal cybersecurity. Learn similar mission-focused innovations at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18. Save your […] More
by Miles Jamison February 24, 2026, 8:18 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Siemens Government Technologies Adds Alia Drescher to Board of Directors
Siemens Government Technologies announced that it has appointed Alia Drescher to its board of directors. “I’m eager to contribute my expertise across diverse business, technology and finance roles to support the dynamic team at SGT in its work delivering the very best of Siemens innovation for the needs of U.S. federal government agencies at a time of […] More
by Miles Jamison February 24, 2026, 7:40 am
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in M&A Activity, News
ERT Acquires Sev1Tech in Space & Defense IT Capability Expansion Push
Digital engineering company ERT has acquired Sev1Tech for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its digital modernization and IT capabilities supporting space, defense and federal civilian agency missions. ERT’s acquisition of Sev1Tech underscores the growing demand for secure, mission-aligned digital modernization capabilities across the space and defense sectors. As government and industry […] More
by Jane Edwards February 24, 2026, 6:44 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News, Technology
Spotlight on Palantir, AI at 2026 GovCon Executive Leadership Summit
In January, the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum once again transformed the Swiss Alps into the premier stage where some of the most powerful and influential people from around the world gather to discuss the most pressing global issues. Held in Davos, Switzerland, the 2026 summit drew an assembly of nearly 3,000 […] More
by Elodie Collins February 23, 2026, 11:48 am
Felipe Fernandez / Fortinet Federal
in Cybersecurity, News
Fortinet Federal CTO Says Resilience Will Drive 2026 Cyber Priorities
Felipe Fernandez, chief technology officer of Fortinet Federal, said federal cybersecurity in 2026 will be defined by resilience as agencies navigate rapid artificial intelligence adoption, escalating supply chain risks, workforce instability and funding uncertainty. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 will bring together top government and industry leaders to confront escalating cyber threats […] More
by Miles Jamison February 23, 2026, 9:35 am
in Executive Moves, News
Former FBI CSO Rob Turner Named as VP of Government at Strider
Rob Turner, former FBI chief security officer, has been named vice president of government at Strider Technologies. Robert Turner of Strider will speak at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 GovCon Executive Leadership Summit on Thursday, joining top C-suite and senior leaders to explore the strategies and innovations shaping the future of federal contracting. Register now to attend. […] More
by Miles Jamison February 23, 2026, 9:28 am
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in News, Technology
SNC, Specter Aerospace Partner to Develop Supersonic Aerial Launched Effects Product Line
SNC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Specter Aerospace to develop a next-generation line of supersonic aerial launched effects designed to address evolving air defense needs and drone threats. In a press release published Friday, SNC said the collaboration will combine its mission systems integration and air defense expertise with Specter Aerospace’s ramjet and […] More
by Kristen Smith February 23, 2026, 8:37 am
Photo: Dan Jablonsky / BWX Technologies
in Executive Moves, News
BWXT Adds Dan Jablonsky to Board of Directors
BWX Technologies has appointed Dan Jablonsky, an aerospace and defense industry executive, to its board of directors, effective March 2. The company said Friday Jablonsky, a two-time Wash100 awardee, will also serve on the board’s audit and finance committee. BWXT Board Chair Jan Bertsch welcomed the addition of Jablonsky to the board. Jablonsky’s “deep expertise […] More
by Jane Edwards February 23, 2026, 7:22 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Kindsvater Joins Virtualitics Advisory Board
Virtualitics has appointed retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Kindsvater to its board of advisers. The company said in a LinkedIn post Thursday that Kindsvater brings to the role a deep understanding of the roles of readiness, acquisition reform and decision advantage on the modern battlefield. Who Is Scott Kindsvater? Kindsvater has more than […] More
by Elodie Collins February 23, 2026, 6:51 am
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in News, Technology
Draper to Provide Chip Design Advisory Support for NEMC Members
Draper has entered into an agreement with the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition to advise NEMC member startups and small businesses on chip design efforts to accelerate microelectronics commercialization. Draper said Wednesday the collaboration will be officially introduced at the 2026 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The NEMC Hub is a division of the Massachusetts […] More
by Jane Edwards February 20, 2026, 11:16 am
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in Digital Modernization, News
Alpha Omega CEO: Automation Framework Key to Modernizing Federal IT
Federal agencies must adopt a structured automation framework to control rising IT costs and modernize aging systems, Alpha Omega CEO Gautam Ijoor said in a blog post published Wednesday. The 2025 Wash100 awardee said legacy systems not only consume disproportionate resources but also increase cybersecurity risk and slow service delivery. What Federal Policy Signals Are […] More
by Kristen Smith February 20, 2026, 10:55 am
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in News, Technology
BAE, SURVICE Engineering Partner on UAS Development
The FalconWorks division of BAE Systems and SURVICE Engineering have agreed to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems. As companies expand collaboration on UAS, government and industry leaders continue to examine the future of airpower and emerging capabilities across the defense landscape. Those conversations are expected to continue at the Potomac Officers Club’s […] More
by Jane Edwards February 20, 2026, 10:29 am