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Mike Adams / Carahsoft
in Artificial Intelligence, News
Carahsoft’s Mike Adams Provides Highlights From National Lab Tech Summit
Representatives from national laboratories across the United States showcased advancements in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing cybersecurity, automation and cloud migration at the recent National Laboratories Information Technology Summit. In a blog post published Friday, Mike Adams, senior sales director and artificial intelligence and big data solutions leader at Carahsoft, identified the top themes and technologies […] More
by Elodie Collins May 13, 2025, 10:55 am
Air Force Maj. Gen. Jody Merritt and Retired USAF Maj. Gen. Roger Teague
in Executive Moves, News
Orbit Fab Adds 2 Defense Space Leaders to Advisory Board
In-space refueling systems developer Orbit Fab has appointed U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jody Merritt and Roger Teague, a retired USAF major general, as members of its advisory board. “Jody and Roger have spent their careers delivering breakthrough space capabilities for the warfighter,” Orbit Fab CEO Daniel Faber said in a statement published Tuesday. “Their experience […] More
by Jane Edwards May 13, 2025, 10:54 am
Patrick Little
in Contract Awards, DOD, News
SSC Awards 2 Contracts for Joint Antenna Marketplace Prototype
The Space Systems Command has selected Boecore, doing business as Auria, and Sphinx Defense to develop a secure cloud-based Joint Antenna Marketplace, or JAM, prototype that connects satellite operations centers to commercial and government antennas. Sphinx Defense received a $9.5 million contract while Auria secured an $8.1 million contract to deliver their versions of the […] More
by Derrick Henry May 13, 2025, 10:41 am
Scott Ferguson
in DOD, News, Technology
Nokia Provides Marine Corps With Tactical Communications Technology
Nokia has delivered its Banshee tactical private wireless technology to the U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity. The milestone highlights a long-term collaboration with the Marine Corps to test and refine new communication technologies that meet its mission requirements, Nokia said Monday. The effort advances the military branch’s commitment to provide secure communications for […] More
by Derrick Henry May 13, 2025, 8:22 am
John Morris
in Executive Moves, News
Guidehouse Names John Morris as Global Health Segment Leader
Guidehouse has appointed John Morris to lead its global health segment, bringing decades of experience in healthcare transformation to the role. Morris’ Responsibilities Morris will oversee strategy, innovation and growth across the firm’s provider, payer, life sciences and government health practices, the global consulting firm said Monday. Morris will also focus on expanding the firm’s use of […] More
by Kacey Roberts May 13, 2025, 7:50 am
Paul Sartorius / Cubic Digital Intelligence
in Intelligence, News
Cubic & HawkEye 360 Partner to Boost Tactical GEOINT Platform
Cubic Digital Intelligence has integrated HawkEye 360’s advanced radiofrequency data and analytics into its Tactical Assault Kit – Timely Imagery Content Service, or TAKTICS, platform. Partnership Details HawkEye 360’s space-based RF geolocation data enhances land and maritime situational awareness and now integrates with TAKTICS for daily threat detection updates, CDI said Monday. The integration enables TAKTICS to […] More
by Kacey Roberts May 13, 2025, 7:36 am
General Dynamics Information Technology logo / PR Newswire
in Contract Awards, News
Contract Modification Extends GDIT Work on Navy Personnel Management Platform
General Dynamics Information Technology will continue providing sustainment support for the U.S. Navy’s online personnel management platform under a $49.1 million modification to a previously awarded contract. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract involves support for the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System, or NSIPS, and the incorporation of pay capabilities into the Navy Personnel and Pay platform, the […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 13, 2025, 6:35 am
Logo / viasat.com
in Executive Moves, News
Viasat Board of Directors Adds William LaPlante, Michael Paull
Viasat has added to its board of directors three-time Wash100 winner Willian LaPlante, former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment at the Department of Defense, and Michael Paull, the CEO of RBmedia. In a statement issued Monday, Mark Dankberg, Viasat CEO and board chairman, conveyed delight in LaPlante’s and Paull’s acceptance of their appointments. […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 13, 2025, 5:08 am
Photo by Ivan Cholakov / Shutterstock
in Acquisition & Procurement, Cybersecurity, DOD, News
Navy to Test Zero Trust Capabilities for Integration Into Flank Speed
The Department of the Navy is planning to conduct autonomous penetration testing of over 100 zero trust capabilities to determine which of them should be integrated within Flank Speed, the Navy’s single enterprise Microsoft 365 solution that provides productivity tools, collaboration tools and OneDrive storage. The initiative was discussed during the 2025 AFCEA TechNet Cyber, […] More
by Kristen Smith May 12, 2025, 11:10 am
Deltek Logo / Wikipedia, Licensed under Public domain
in Acquisition & Procurement, Cybersecurity, News
Deltek’s Government Contracting Study Reveals Challenges Facing Businesses in 2025
Deltek’s latest study on the government contracting industry identified the rising compliance costs related to the updated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements as one of the challenges facing contractors in 2025. Half of the government contractors surveyed anticipate increased CMMC compliance costs, with small businesses spending around $50,000 so far and enterprise firms having invested […] More
by Kristen Smith May 12, 2025, 11:09 am
Sierra Nevada Corporation Logo / LinkedIn
in C4ISR, News
SNC Completes RAPCON-X Jet Initial Flight Test
Sierra Nevada Corp. has conducted the initial flight testing of its RAPCON-X Bombardier Global 6500 jet. SNC said Thursday the recent demonstration marks a significant step towards delivering the aircraft to contractor-owned, contractor-operated, or COCO, service customers. Validating RAPCON-X’s Performance By achieving flight performance handling qualification, or FPHQ, SNC confirmed the RAPCON-X’s consistent performance and airworthiness. […] More
by Miles Jamison May 12, 2025, 10:49 am
mPower Technology logo
in News, Space
mPower Secures Investment to Advance Solar Power Tech for Space
mPower Technology has received over $21 million in funding to accelerate the advancement and boost high-volume production of its DragonSCALES technology for future space missions. The company said Thursday the Series B funding was spearheaded by Razor’s Edge Ventures, with participation from Shield Capital. It follows the Cottonwood Technology-led Series A financing. Enhancing mPower’s Capabilities The […] More
by Miles Jamison May 12, 2025, 10:01 am