The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency completed the first flight tests of artificial intelligence algorithms on a Lockheed Martin-built modified F-16 fighter jet, dubbed X-62A Variable In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft, in December. The AI algorithms developed through DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution program were uploaded into VISTA at the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards […] More

McKesson Corporation is one of the largest U.S. federal government contractors in the healthcare industry. It is a prime pharmaceutical provider and centralized distributor of COVID-19 vaccines catering to customers in the public sector, from the Department of Defense, and Veterans Affairs, to the Department of Health. Know the top McKesson government contracts here! 1. […] More

The Department of Agriculture has tapped information technology company Sierra7 to provide services in support of the Mahogany Farm Production and Conservation IT Service Desk. The $10.9 million award requires Sierra7 personnel to address IT requests from FPAC users and assist in FPAC application lifecycle management efforts, the company announced Thursday. Work will involve but […] More

NewSat North America has received an $18 million task order to help the U.S. Army incorporate tactical radios onto military platforms. The order is the second for NewSat under the multiple-award Global Tactical Advanced Communication Systems II contract vehicle, the company said Monday. Ace Electronic Defense Systems serves as a subcontractor on the project and will […] More

Lockheed Martin intends to launch in 2023 three satellites as part of a testbed meant to demonstrate joint all-domain operations in space, C4ISRNET reported Tuesday. Stacy Kubicek, vice president and general manager of Lockheed’s mission solutions business, said the satellites comprising the Space-Augmented JADO Environment or SAJE testbed are modeled after the company’s work on […] More

Frank Sturek, president of SkyePoint Decisions, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the company’s recent growth initiatives and how recent partnerships in the federal marketplace as well as everything SkyePoint is doing to perform with strong business ethics and give back to the greater community during the latest Executive Spotlight interview. “SkyePoint is a growing IT Services business, and […] More

Raquel Bono, a retired U.S. Navy vice admiral and a three-time winner of the prestigious Wash100 Award, will bring nearly four decades of expertise in military medicine and health care administration to CNSI’s Health Advisory Board. “Raquel Bono is a highly respected authority on large-scale healthcare operations, and we are honored to have the benefit of her […] More

The government contracting industry is booming now more than ever. After posting a record-breaking $682 billion total awarded federal contracts in 2020 alone, Kevin Plexico’s industry forecast is pointing towards a favorable trend in the coming years. According to Deltek’s Senior Vice President for Information Solutions, more high-paying contracting opportunities will be available this 2022, […] More

Fujifilm‘s healthcare Americas business will employ its picture archiving and communications system at various medical treatment facilities of the U.S. Navy and Air Force in the Pacific region. The company said Wednesday it secured a delivery order for its Synapse PACS under a 2017 contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for the Digital Imaging Network-PACS […] More

The U.S. government and its federal contractors have worked hand-in-hand since time immemorial. Through their joint efforts that are mediated by government contracts, the nation’s cyber and on-ground defenses were fortified, infrastructures that made every American’s life easier were built, and recently, helped America recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The skills […] More

A Boeing-led industry team will look into future concepts of air surveillance, command and control under a risk reduction and feasibility study contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency. The ABILITI team was tasked to provide technical concepts that could support the development of a replacement for NATO’s retiring E-3 Airborne Warning And Control […] More

Michael Cavanagh, chief financial officer of Comcast, and Raquel Bono, chief health officer of cruise line Viking, have joined the board of directors of health care software company HealthVerity. Andrew Kress, CEO of HealthVerity, said in a statement published Thursday the two new directors will help enhance the company’s health-related offerings to pharmaceutical, manufacturer insurance […] More