HII's Mission Technologies division will conduct research, analyze and build capabilities for the Mk 41 and Mk 57 vertical launching systems on the U.S. Navy's surface ships under a potential five-year, $75 million task order. HII said Tuesday the task order was awarded through the Department of Defense's Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract.

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Government events are excellent avenues for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and planning within the public sector. Attending these events provides opportunities for attendees to gain insights from federal leaders, policymakers, and industry experts.   Read on to find the top government events this 2024 that best fit your business goals.   Must-Attend Government Events for 2024 […] More

Northrop Grumman has entered into a partnership with EpiSci to develop and deliver tactical autonomy tools for unmanned and uncrewed aerial systems to U.S. and international customers. Under the agreement, Northrop will integrate EpiSci's TacticalAI software into its aeronautics system architecture to advance the development and deployment of secure autonomous systems designed to meet warfighters' mission requirements.

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Rite-Solutions has received a three-year, $88 million contract from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division to bolster the imaging and electromagnetic warfare systems enhancement initiatives of NUWC's Undersea Warfare Electromagnetic Systems Department. Under the prime contract, the small business firm said Monday it will collaborate with 13 subcontractors to develop new I&EW systems and deliver engineering services to enhance existing ones.

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Rebellion Defense is set to provide its software services to federal, state, local and tribal government customers through the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule contract vehicle. The competitively awarded GSA MAS contract includes all Rebellion software products, such as Iris and Nova, alongside mission engineering services, the Washington-based startup said Wednesday.

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Dr. Kathleen Hicks is the Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense. She is responsible for the department’s daily operations, such as managing the DoD budget and carrying out the missions of the Secretary of Defense.    Kathleen Hicks is a four-time Wash100 Award winner, getting recognized consistently since 2021. Get to know […] More

Gen. Charles Brown Jr. is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He serves as the top military advisor to the President by gathering opinions from other senior military leaders and sharing these views with the President.   Charles Brown Jr. was recognized with a 2024 Wash100 award for his efforts in strengthening national […] More

Judi Dotson, president of the global defense sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, has been named a 2024 Wash100 Award recipient for her continued leadership and drive to advance digital transformation initiatives across the defense, civilian and intelligence sectors. This marks the second time Dotson has been inducted into Executive Mosaic’s Wash100 list of the most influential agency officials and company leaders working on government contracting.

Vote for Dotson as your favorite GovCon leader as part of the 2024 Wash100 popular vote competition! Voting closes on April 30, so visit Wash100.com to cast your ten votes today.

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Bill Downer, vice president of national programs at Seagate Federal, believes “the edge is everywhere,” no matter where the data is collected and stored. He is a strong advocate for defending data at rest, and at Seagate, he leads the company’s delivery of secure data storage products to federal agencies. In a recent Executive Spotlight interview with ExecutiveBiz, Downer discussed Seagate’s most impactful partnerships, highlighted emerging cyber threats and shared his insights on zero trust. 

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed the game in the government contracting industry. Thanks to AI leaders, advancements such as automation, deep learning, natural language processing, and data-driven decision-making have given agencies a more human-like approach in their domains.    Who are the seasoned executives who have committed to transforming the AI field across public and […] More

James Parys, vice president of growth and strategy at Ultra Intelligence & Communications, sat down with Executive Mosaic to talk about the importance of CJADC2, the role artificial intelligence and machine learning can play in these efforts and how these technologies and initiatives will transform operations at the tactical edge.

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At its core, the Air Force Zero Trust is the military’s response to high-profile cyber attacks. Recognizing the need to bolster cybersecurity defenses, the U.S. Air Force has initiated efforts to implement the zero-trust security framework.   Let’s take a closer look at this security model, focusing on its principles, benefits, and effects on the […] More