Steve Rubley wears two hats at Thomson Reuters. He serves as managing director of government segment at Thomson Reuters’ legal division with responsibility in carrying out growth strategies and managing a portfolio of businesses in the public sector. Rubley is also the CEO of Thomson Reuters Special Services, which provides data and analytics tools for government […] More

James Dinkins serves as vice president and general manager of Thomson Reuters‘ special services business unit, which develops integrated tools for government and enterprise customers to access financial, legal, intellectual property, media and scientific data resources. He joined Reuters in 2014 after more than 27 years of service in the federal government. Dinkins previously served […] More

The U.S. Air Force‘s Space and Missile Systems Center may open competition this spring for 28 commercial launches of military and intelligence satellites to bolster the use of U.S.-made rocket engines, Reuters reported Saturday. Andrea Shalal writes that both the government and private sector will fund the potential program, which aims to launch the first satellite by 2022. The effort […] More

BAE Systems CEO Ian King believes that the U.S. defense industry is making a recovery in 2015 and forecasts a shift in government defense spending toward stability then a “modest” increase in the coming years, Reuters reported Thursday. Sarah Young writes the company sees a return to earnings growth this year due to a potential increase in demand for aircraft and […] More

Northrop Grumman and SpaceX are working together on a classified satellite constellation for a U.S. intelligence agency to gather high-resolution Earth imagery and help improve the U.S. government's ability to monitor military and intelligence targets, Reuters reported Thursday. According to the report, SpaceX secured a potential $1.8 billion contract from the National Reconnaissance Office in 2021 for the classified satellite project.

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Microsoft and OpenAI are planning to launch an artificial intelligence supercomputer called Stargate by 2028 as part of a potential $100 billion data center project. According to a report by The Information cited by Reuters, the two technology companies will carry out the data center project in five phases with Stargate as the last phase.

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Register here for the 2024 Space Summit. A discount awaits the early bird. Alternately, opt to become a POC member to get updated with the latest events, summits, and conferences.   Doug Wagoner, CEO of LMI, has been in the limelight recently as he earned another feather in his cap with a large contract award […] More

The U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider, built by Northrop Grumman, has taken its first flight at Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, where it has been under development as the sixth-generation nuclear-capable stealth bomber. The Air Force plans to order 100 B-21 bomber aircraft with long-range and mid-air refueling capabilities to bring conventional and nuclear weapons to U.S. forces worldwide.

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How many tanks does the US have?  Discover the hidden power behind the United States’ vast tank inventory as we delve into the fascinating world of armored warfare. According to NATO, the US military has approximately 5,500 tanks in its arsenal, boasting one of the largest tank fleets in the world.  From the iconic M1 […] More

The United States government is set to face a government shutdown since Congress failed to pass all 12 funding appropriations. On the bright side, lawmakers were able to avert the imminent closure for October 1, 2023, by passing a bill that would deter the government shutdown, albeit temporarily.   If you aim to understand the […] More

Dean Tilsley has joined Deltek as its new chief financial officer, a role in which he will lead the organization’s financial management activities. Reporting to Deltek President and CEO Mike Corkery, Tilsley will work to grow the company by progressing its financial strategy and boosting operational efficiency, the Herndon, Virginia-based company announced on Thursday. Corkery said he is […] More

Dean Tilsley has joined Deltek as its new chief financial officer, a role in which he will lead the company's financial management activities. Reporting to Deltek President and CEO Mike Corkery, Tilsley will work to grow the company by progressing its financial strategy and boosting operational efficiency. More