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SMX’s cBEYONData Subsidiary Earns CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification

SMX subsidiary cBEYONData has achieved Level 2 certification under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 program, highlighting its commitment to safeguarding controlled unclassified information, or CUI. “cBEYONData’s achievement of CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification underscores our shared commitment to safeguarding sensitive defense information and strengthening the DIB,” Anthony Vultaggio, chief technology officer at SMX, said […] More

by Jane Edwards September 8, 2025, 10:37 am
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GE Aerospace, BETA Partner to Accelerate Hybrid Electric Aviation Development

GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies, a company specializing in electric aircraft and advanced electric propulsion systems, have collaborated to accelerate the development of a hybrid electric turbogenerator for potential defense and civil utilization. Enhancing Hybrid Electric Propulsion Technology GE Aerospace said Thursday it intends to make a $300 million equity investment in BETA, which will be used […] More

by Miles Jamison September 8, 2025, 10:22 am
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Douglas Small Joins Thales Defense & Security Board of Directors

Thales Defense & Security announced on LinkedIn Saturday the appointment of retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Douglas Small as a member of its board of directors. Who Is Douglas Small? Small is a veteran of the Navy who brings extensive experience in naval operations, acquisition and warfare systems development. His areas of expertise cover radar, information […] More

by Miles Jamison September 8, 2025, 9:55 am
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Army Begins Equipping Helicopters With BAE Software-Defined Radios

The U.S. Army has started deploying BAE Systems’ new AN/ARC-231A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set, or MARS, on select rotary-wing aircraft. MARS System Capabilities MARS is a software-defined radio that works to provide multi-band capabilities with Type 1 crypto upgrade for multi-mission communications, the company said Thursday. It comprises the RT-1987 radio and associated ancillaries like […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 8, 2025, 9:09 am
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SciTec Elevates David Simenc to President

SciTec has promoted David Simenc to president, placing him in charge of the company’s overall operations as it continues delivering missile warning, missile defense and other warfighter-enabling capabilities. Simenc succeeded Jim Lisowski, who now serves as CEO, SciTec said Thursday. Lisowski expressed confidence in Simenc’s ability to lead the company. “David has the leadership, strategic […] More

by Kristen Smith September 5, 2025, 11:32 am
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Summit 7 Acquires CMMC Training Provider GRC Academy

Summit 7 has acquired GRC Academy as part of its effort to strengthen its capability to support organizations navigating the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, and other federal requirements. Summit 7 said Thursday that the GRC Academy will continue to provide training and education to students with active enrollments. GRC Academy […] More

by Elodie Collins September 5, 2025, 11:22 am
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Former SAP Exec Carmen Krueger Joins Microsoft as US Federal Corporate VP

Microsoft has appointed Carmen Krueger as corporate vice president of U.S. federal to lead the company’s work supporting federal customers’ mission to deliver better, secure services. “Microsoft is synonymous with innovation, and I am honored to lead this accomplished team with its unique and important mission—supporting our US Federal customers. I look forward to meeting […] More

by Kristen Smith September 5, 2025, 11:09 am
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Hanwha Defense USA Adds Todd Mueller, Jessica Vanaman to Executive Team

Hanwha Defense USA has added Todd Mueller and Jessica Vanaman to the executive team as executive director for fires capture programs and director for munitions, respectively. In a statement published Thursday, Mike Smith, president and CEO of Hanwha Defense USA, said Mueller and Vanaman’s leadership experience and expertise “will be invaluable as we deliver combat-tested […] More

by Jane Edwards September 5, 2025, 10:35 am
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Parsons Books $81M Task Order for Army C5ISR Radar Support Services

Parsons will work to develop advanced radio frequency technologies and artificial intelligence capabilities for the U.S. Army’s aerial and ground radars following an $81 million task order that the company received under the Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services, or RS3, contract vehicle. Task Order’s Work Scope The recompete award includes a one-year base performance period […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 5, 2025, 10:13 am
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Austal USA Awarded $314M in Contract Options for Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter Construction

Austal USA has received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard to order long lead time materials for the construction of three more Heritage-class offshore patrol cutters, or OPCs, in addition to the two it is already building for the country’s maritime law enforcement agency under a potential $3.3 billion contract awarded in 2022. Work on […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 5, 2025, 7:43 am
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Shift5 Secures $75M Series C Funding to Support Operational Intelligence Platform Expansion in Defense, Commercial Transportation

Shift5 has raised $75 million from its Series C funding round to scale and expand the presence of its operational technology monitoring capabilities across defense and commercial transportation sectors. The company said Wednesday that global investment firm Hedosophia led the funding round with participation from Booz Allen Ventures, AE Industrial, Insight Partners, 645 Ventures, Savano […] More

by Elodie Collins September 4, 2025, 11:33 am
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Integrated Data Services’ Jeff Haberman Explains NDAA FY2026 Shift to Portfolio Acquisition Executives

Jeff Haberman, vice president of growth at Integrated Data Services, discussed in a recent LinkedIn post a shift from program executive officers, or PEOs, to portfolio acquisition executives, shortened to PAEs. He also said the company’s Comprehensive Cost and Requirement, also known as CCaR, can support PAEs in the latest entry in his blog series […] More

by Elodie Collins September 4, 2025, 11:29 am