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in M&A Activity, News
TechnoMile, SIMS Software Announce Merger to Deliver AI-Driven GovCon Services
TechnoMile, an artificial intelligence-enabled cloud service provider for GovCon customers, has announced its merger with industrial security company SIMS Software to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of offerings that support pre- through post-award workflows. TechnoMile said Tuesday that the companies will combine expertise and capabilities to drive growth and innovation and serve customers across the aerospace, […] More
by Elodie Collins January 6, 2026, 5:00 am
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in Contract Awards, News
KBR Secures $350M USGS EROS Center Support Contract
The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded KBR a potential five-year, $350 million contract to provide technical support services for the agency’s Earth Resources Observation and Science, or EROS, Center in South Dakota. KBR said Monday that the service delivery aims to modernize the USGS operations using advanced technologies. Mark Kavanaugh, the president of defense, intel […] More
by Kristen Smith January 6, 2026, 3:41 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Hupside Launches ‘Original Intelligence’ Category to Address AI-Driven Homogenization
Hupside has introduced a new category, called “Original Intelligence,” coinciding with the debut of its Original Intelligence Challenge at CES 2026 and the start of its National Original Intelligence Week, which will conclude on Friday, according to a press release the company sent to ExecutiveBiz. The initiative is designed to address the growing homogenization in […] More
by Kristen Smith January 5, 2026, 10:56 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Spry Methods Names Nichole Gohman as Chief Operating Officer
Spry Methods has appointed Nichole Gohman as chief operating officer. Gohman, who assumed the role on Monday, will support accelerated delivery across national security, cyber and advanced technology portfolios, Spry said. Who Is Nichole Gohman? The executive has more than two decades of experience leading technology organizations supporting federal customers. Her expertise encompasses business operations, […] More
by Kristen Smith January 5, 2026, 9:57 am
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in News, Space
Kratos Completes First Factory Acceptance Test of EPOCH C2 With Airbus OneSat
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has completed the first factory acceptance test of its EPOCH command and control system with Airbus’ OneSat satellite platform. The results demonstrated that Kratos’ system can fully leverage the features of Airbus‘ advanced satellites, the San Diego-based technology company said Tuesday. “The flexibility of our EPOCH command and control system design […] More
by Miles Jamison January 5, 2026, 8:14 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Tony Smeraglinolo Appointed MARTAC CEO
Tony Smeraglinolo, a three-time Wash100 Award winner, has been named chief executive officer of Maritime Tactical Systems. The Melbourne, Florida-based MARTAC said Smeraglinolo’s appointment aligns with the company’s growth initiative, marked by widening opportunities and surging customer interest in its unmanned maritime technologies. Smeraglinolo succeeds Bruce Hanson, founder and long-serving CEO of MARTAC, who will transition to vice […] More
by Miles Jamison January 5, 2026, 6:15 am
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in Defense And Intelligence, News, Space
Terran Orbital to Build Satellite Buses for Lockheed Martin’s PWSA Tracking Layer Satellites
Lockheed Martin has selected Terran Orbital to provide satellite buses for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer under the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, or PWSA, program. Terran Orbital said the satellite buses will serve as the structural and avionics backbone of the 18 missile warning, tracking and defense spacecraft to be built by […] More
by Elodie Collins January 5, 2026, 4:54 am
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Boeing Secures $4.2B Air Force Contract Modification for E-4B Aircraft Support
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $4.2 billion contract modification to continue providing contractor logistics support for the service’s E-4B Nightwatch aircraft. The modification increases the total value of the long-running contract from $1.5 billion, the Department of Defense said. What Does the E-4B Contract Modification Cover? The award supports follow-on services, including […] More
by Elodie Collins January 5, 2026, 3:37 am
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Army Awards Boeing $2.7B Apache Post-Production Support Contract
The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a $2.73 billion firm-fixed-price contract to provide post-production support services for the AH-64 Apache fleet. Specific work sites and funding will be identified at the task order level, with a period of performance extending through Dec. 31, 2030, the Department of War said Wednesday. As the Army refines its […] More
by Kristen Smith January 2, 2026, 11:27 am
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Retired Navy Adm. Michael Gilday, Former Northrop CFO David Keffer Join CACI Board
CACI International has added retired Navy Adm. Michael Gilday and former Northrop Grumman executive David Keffer to its board of directors. Gilday and Keffer will serve as independent directors. “Their extensive leadership experience and defense sector knowledge will strengthen CACI’s continued ability to drive shareholder value while delivering solutions to the nation’s most complex challenges,” […] More
by Elodie Collins January 2, 2026, 11:16 am
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in Cloud, News
Hybrid Cloud as a Strategic Enabler of Defense Readiness
The Department of War requires a resilient, multi-layered platform built on hybrid cloud capabilities to support modern defense infrastructure and enhance defense readiness, Mike Krafft, vice president of federal at Broadcom, said in a recent interview with DefenseScoop. Hybrid cloud technologies that integrate native and private cloud environments, along with a common, secure footprint across the […] More
by Miles Jamison January 2, 2026, 11:10 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Digital Modernization, News
RegScale CISO: FedRAMP 20x Speeds Cloud Authorization But Faces Cultural Adoption Hurdles
The General Services Administration’s FedRAMP 20x is accelerating the process of securing the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program certifications through automation and machine-readable evidence, but the initiative is facing a cultural challenge where organizations already have modern tools but continue to rely on manual processes, according to Dale Hoak, chief information security officer at RegScale. In […] More
by Elodie Collins January 2, 2026, 10:56 am