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  • K2 Space Raises $110M in Fresh Capital to Boost Mass Production of Satellite Platform - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    K2 Space Raises $110M in Fresh Capital to Boost Mass Production of Satellite Platform

    K2 Space, an aerospace and defense company focused on developing large satellites, announced completing its Series B funding round and raising $110 million to boost mass production of its multi-orbit, high-power satellite platform. Karan Kunjur, CEO of K2 Space, said in a press release Thursday, “Advanced space capabilities can’t be built on small, low-powered platforms, […] More

  • Frontier Technology Inc. Promotes Jose Hidalgo to CEO - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Frontier Technology Inc. Promotes Jose Hidalgo to CEO

    Frontier Technology Inc. announced the promotion of Jose Hidalgo to chief executive officer. In a company press release Tuesday, Ron Shroder, whom Hidalgo succeeds as CEO, said, “Jose Hidalgo has done a tremendous job leading the company for the last several years. He has matured our business model, deepened our collaboration with customers and increased […] More

  • Archer Raises $302M to Accelerate Hybrid Aircraft Platform Development - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Archer Raises $302M to Accelerate Hybrid Aircraft Platform Development

    Archer Aviation, a designer and developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing or eVTOL aircraft, further reinforced its financial standing and could accelerate its hybrid aircraft platform development after raising $301.75 million in funding and increasing the company’s liquidity position to roughly $1 billion. In a press release Tuesday, Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of […] More

  • John Scott Takes on SVP Role at Rivada Select Services - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    John Scott Takes on SVP Role at Rivada Select Services

    Communications technology company Rivada Networks announced that John Scott, a satellite communications industry veteran, will join its wholly-owned subsidiary Rivada Select Services as senior vice president of growth strategy and operations. In a press release Friday, Declan Ganley, CEO of Rivada, said, “With a strong background in intelligence and military programs, John possesses extensive experience […] More

  • Knightscope Establishes Operations in DC for Federal Growth - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Knightscope Establishes Operations in DC for Federal Growth

    Robotics company Knightscope announced establishing operations in Washington, D.C., through a partnership with government relations firm Washington Office for federal growth. In a press release Thursday, Evan Burfield, co-founder and managing partner at Washington Office, said, “Washington Office exists to help transformative companies like Knightscope navigate the complexities of the federal landscape. Autonomous security solutions […] More

  • Special Aerospace Services Appoints Warren Kohm as CEO - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Special Aerospace Services Appoints Warren Kohm as CEO

    Special Aerospace Services announced the appointment of Warren Kohm as chief executive officer, effective immediately. In a press release Monday, Heather Bulk, SAS co-founder whom Kohm succeeds as CEO, said, “It is with great excitement and full confidence that I pass the torch to Warren Kohm, whose vision and leadership will undoubtedly guide SAS into […] More

  • Agile Defense Appoints Seasoned Executive Robert McCord to Board of Directors - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Agile Defense Appoints Seasoned Executive Robert McCord to Board of Directors

    Agile Defense, a provider of digital transformation, data analytics and cybersecurity capabilities, announced the appointment of industry veteran and seasoned executive Robert McCord to the board of directors. In a company press release Tuesday, Rick Wagner, CEO of Agile Defense and six-time Wash100 awardee, said, “We are excited to have Bob join our board. Bob […] More

  • Hidden Level Raises $65M in Series C Funding Round - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Hidden Level Raises $65M in Series C Funding Round

    Hidden Level, an aviation and aerospace company specializing in passive radar and radio frequency sensing technology, announced raising $65 million from its Series C funding round led by DFJ Growth and participated in by other investors, including Booz Allen Ventures, Washington Harbour Partners and Veteran Ventures. In a press release published Monday, Jeff Cole, co-founder […] More

  • Onebrief Raises $50M in Fresh Funds for Platform Advancement and Team Expansion - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Onebrief Raises $50M in Fresh Funds for Platform Advancement and Team Expansion

    Onebrief, the developer of a platform providing software for operational planning and military staff workflows, has announced completing and raising $50 million from its Series C funding round, bringing the total capital sourced to $103 million. In a press release Tuesday, Paul Kwan, managing director at General Catalyst, the co-lead funder with Insight Partners, said, […] More

  • TAPE Hires Ron Gibbs as Vice President of Business Development - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    TAPE Hires Ron Gibbs as Vice President of Business Development

    Technical and Project Engineering, or TAPE, announced hiring Ron Gibbs as vice president of business development to lead and help the service-disabled, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business pursue new opportunities. In a press release issued Jan. 2, Louisa Long Jaffe, president and CEO of TAPE, said, “We are enthusiastic that Ron Gibbs has taken the helm […] More

  • Holland & Knight Creates New National Security & Defense Industry Group to Serve Security and Defense Interests - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Holland & Knight Creates New National Security & Defense Industry Group to Serve Security and Defense Interests

    Multinational law firm Holland & Knight has created a new National Security & Defense Industry Group in response to growing client demand, rising global defense investments and a complex national security environment. In a press release Monday, Bob Grammig, chairman and CEO of Holland & Knight, said, “In the many years that we have represented […] More

  • Brian Kesecker Takes On SVP Role at Exiger - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Brian Kesecker Takes On SVP Role at Exiger

    Exiger, a supply chain and third-party risk artificial intelligence company, announced hiring Brian Kesecker as senior vice president of defense programs and public sector growth enablement. In a press release Thursday, Carrie Wibben, president of Exiger, said, “Brian’s background uniquely equips him to head up our defense initiatives. His deep understanding of federal operations combined […] More