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Archintel Property
in Cybersecurity, News
Summit 7, Hypori Partner to Bolster Defense Contractor CMMC Compliance
Summit 7 and Hypori have collaborated to empower organizations within the Defense Industrial Base, or DIB, to safely and easily secure compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements. Facilitating CMMC Compliance and Mobile Security Summit 7 said Wednesday the strategic partnership aims to help defense contractors obtain mobile security and compliance by leveraging mobile, virtual workspaces to […] More
by Miles Jamison May 2, 2025, 11:36 am
Chris Marzilli / General Dynamics
in Defense And Intelligence, News, Space, Technology
Kymeta Adds Members to Boards of Directors & Advisers
Kymeta has added defense, space and technology leaders to its board of directors and board of advisers. The appointments aim to strengthen the relationship with the Department of Defense and meet the demand of U.S. allies for advanced, sovereign communication systems, Kymeta said Wednesday. New Additions to the Board of Directors Chris Marzilli, former executive […] More
by Kristen Smith May 2, 2025, 11:21 am
Garrett Berntsen
in Executive Moves, News
Accenture Federal Services Recruits Garrett Berntsen as AI, Defense & Intel Lead
Accenture Federal Services has appointed Garrett Berntsen as managing director to lead its business in artificial intelligence and defense and intel data, tapping his technology experience in the government and military sectors. The company said in a LinkedIn post that “transformative results” for its defense and intelligence partners are expected with Berntsen’s recruitment. Army and […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 2, 2025, 11:15 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Invoke Public Sector & Ask Sage Partner for Air Force Legacy Code Modernization
Invoke’s public sector business and Ask Sage have partnered for the development of an artificial intelligence-powered legacy code modernization capability to enhance U.S. Air Force systems. Modernizing with AI Invoke Public Sector said Wednesday it used Ask Sage’s secure generative AI platform to support the Department of the Air Force Bot Operations Team in upgrading critical legacy […] More
by Kacey Roberts May 2, 2025, 11:01 am
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in News, Space
Karman Space & Defense Opens New Facility in Alabama
Karman Space & Defense has opened a new 30,000-square-foot facility in Decatur, Alabama, aimed at driving innovation and supporting U.S. aerospace and defense missions. Tony Koblinski, CEO of Karman Space & Defense, said in a statement Wednesday, “Our new, cutting-edge facility enhances our ability to deliver mission-critical systems that strengthen U.S. defense capabilities and expand the […] More
by Kacey Roberts May 2, 2025, 10:42 am
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in DOD, News
Textron Systems Says XM204 Ready for Full Production Following First Article Test
Textron Systems announced that its XM204 Top Attack Munition anti-vehicle terrain shaping system is ready for production after the company completed a first article testing led by the U.S. Army. The test, held at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, validated the system’s target engagement and self-destruct features, the company said Tuesday. The XM204 is currently […] More
by Elodie Collins May 2, 2025, 10:27 am
Rob Carey / LinkedIn
in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, News
Cloudera’s Rob Carey: Agencies Should Prioritize Cybersecurity for Government AI Initiatives
Rob Carey, president of Cloudera Government Solutions, highlighted the need for government agencies to prioritize cybersecurity as they advance the adoption of artificial intelligence systems, which rely on trustworthy data. “Without robust cybersecurity frameworks in place, government agencies — and private sector companies, as well — risk using inaccurate or even biased data, which can […] More
by Jane Edwards May 2, 2025, 10:14 am
Kirk Shireman
in News, Space
Lockheed Martin Delivers Orion Spacecraft for Artemis II Mission
Lockheed Martin has turned over to NASA the Orion spacecraft that the company assembled and tested for the agency’s 2026 Artemis II manned moon mission. Kirk Shireman, Lockheed vice president of human space exploration and Orion program manager, said in a statement issued Thursday that the spacecraft’s completion is “a major step forward” in U.S. […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 2, 2025, 10:07 am
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in Contract Awards, News
BAE Systems Books $73M Navy Contract for Combat Integration and Identifications Systems Support
BAE Systems has booked a U.S. Navy contract valued at $73.4 million to support requirements for combat integration and identification systems and equipment for various military customers. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract award covers services for the Navy, the Marine Corps, foreign military sales customers and non-Department of Defense customers, according to a DOD announcement issued Thursday. […] More
by Arthur McMiler May 2, 2025, 9:43 am
Gautam Ijoor / Alpha Omega
in Awards, News
Alpha Omega CEO Announced as Entrepreneur of the Year Mid-Atlantic Award Finalist
Ernst & Young has named Gautam Ijoor, CEO of Alpha Omega and a 2025 Wash100 winner, as a finalist in its Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award. In a statement published Monday, Ijoor said he had adopted the pursuit of continuous improvement as his personal mantra and thanked the entrepreneurial community for the opportunity […] More
by Elodie Collins May 1, 2025, 11:33 am
Seal of the United States Department of State by the U.S. Government, Licensed under Public Domain
in Defense Security Cooperation, Foreign Military Sales, News
State Department Approves India’s $131M Maritime Awareness FMS Deal
The State Department has approved a proposed foreign military sale to India worth $131 million to enhance the country’s Indo-Pacific maritime domain awareness capabilities. HawkEye 360 will be the principal contractor for the agreement, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday. Agreement Details Under the proposed deal, India will receive the SeaVision maritime domain awareness software along […] More
by Kacey Roberts May 1, 2025, 11:20 am
U.S. Air Force logo / af.mil
in Contract Awards, News
Air Force Awards $238M Contract to 12 Organizations for Rapid Satellite Acquisition
The U.S. Air Force awarded a potential $237.6 million contract to 12 organizations for the rapid acquisition of satellites. Contract Scope The Department of Defense said Wednesday indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-reimbursement, firm-fixed-price contract aims to streamline the process of satellite development and procurement. The multiple award contract also includes payload integration, launch services, on-orbit support and anomaly detection. […] More
by Miles Jamison May 1, 2025, 11:10 am