Leonid Capital Partners has made an investment in EMPEQ, the developer of a platform that works to identify military equipment parts and defective components using computer vision and artificial intelligence. Leonid said Monday that the funding facility aligns with EMPEQ's Air Force Direct to Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research contract.

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Robert Gordon, a military and health care industry leader, has joined federal health information technology platforms provider Document Storage Systems as senior strategic leader for artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Gordon will help expand the development of AI-enabled platforms for the Department of Veterans Affairs, DSS said Tuesday.

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Brigadier General John M. Cushing’s professional journey is deeply rooted in the defense sector. He has built over three decades of experience commanding multiple organizations under the Department of the Army. Currently, BG John M. Cushing commands the U.S. Army Development Command (DEVCOM) as Commanding General. BG Cushing’s expertise is paramount to the 10th Annual […] More

Agile Defense has booked a potential $1.01 billion Defense Information Systems Agency single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to support the Joint Interoperability Test Command. Under the award, Agile Defense will deliver test and evaluation planning, results reporting and data collection and analysis services to assist the command with a range of functional areas, the Reston, Virginia-based contractor announced on Tuesday.

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HawkEye 360 raised an additional $10 million in the second and final close of its Series D-1 funding round. The radio frequency data analytics company said Wednesday that investments from Lockheed Martin Ventures and company insiders brought the Series D-1 total to $68 million.

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Israel has a long history of having conflicts with its neighbors. Throughout the years, the country honed its national security measures, such as weaponry and defense systems, to protect its borders and people from imminent enemy attacks.   One of Israel’s prides is the Iron Dome. For a decade, the Iron Dome has been reliable […] More

Rick Wagner, former president of Microsoft Federal and a six-time Wash100 Award winner, has joined Enlightenment Capital-backed information technology company Agile Defense as its new CEO. Jay Lee, who previously held the position, will move into a strategic advisory role while remaining on Agile's board of directors, the Reston, Virginia-headquartered organization announced on Tuesday.

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Michael Perrin, a retired U.S. Army colonel, has joined veteran-owned, minority small business DigiFlight as senior vice president of national intelligence. Perrin brings to the role decades of military and government experience in tactical and strategic air and missile defense, technology development, program management, and contracting and policy oversight, the Columbia, Maryland-headquartered company said Tuesday.

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As the adoption of artificial intelligence in the federal sector continues to expand, a new generation of innovators is emerging to spearhead advancements in this field. AI leaders are essential in the digital transformation initiatives undertaken by the federal government. Their expertise is particularly viral in navigating the ever-growing technology landscape and addressing key focus […] More

Robert Giesler, a member of the Defense Science Board with more than four decades of national security experience, has been appointed a strategic adviser at Exovera, a subsidiary of SOS International. Giesler will provide strategic guidance to expand Exovera’s technology and data offerings and develop business strategies, the Vienna, Virginia-headquartered open-source intelligence provider said Tuesday. […] More

Mike Greene, a defense industry veteran with over three decades of experience, was tapped by Antenna Research Associates to serve as general manager of Product & Innovation Center, a new organization formed by combining ARA’s businesses in Billerica, Massachusetts, and Nashua, New Hampshire. ARA said Tuesday Greene will be responsible for both locations’ personnel, operations, […] More

Aerospace and defense leaders are indispensable in bolstering national security and safeguarding the well-being of United States citizens. They are at the forefront of supplying cutting-edge equipment, advanced weaponry, and sophisticated systems to maintain aerial supremacy and assert dominance in the face of imminent threats. Their unwavering commitment to innovation and expertise empowers the nation’s […] More