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Federal Connect Wins $72M Navy Deal for Medical Research, Surveillance Support
The U.S. Navy has awarded Federal Connect a $72 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for research and surveillance support of the Naval Health Research Center. Under the agreement, Federal Connect will support medical test and evaluation efforts by the NHRC’s Operation Infectious Diseases department to enhance the readiness of U.S. military personnel for international deployment, the Department […] More
September 9, 2024, 12:22 pm
in Acquisition & Procurement, Foreign Military Sales, News, Technology
US Approves Japan’s $150M Request for Tech Support for Aegis Class Destroyers
The U.S. has approved the Japanese government’s request to purchase $150 million worth of follow-on technical support and related equipment for Aegis class destroyers. The Department of State reviewed and cleared the proposed deal, with the required certification transmitted to Congress, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday. Under the possible foreign military sale, Japan […] More
September 4, 2024, 12:06 pm
in Acquisition & Procurement, News
State Department Seeking Vendors to Provide IT Support for Intelligence, Research System
The Department of State is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses that could provide IT professional services for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research’s Technology Innovation Office. The requirement will be procured through a planned blanket purchase agreement, which has a one-year base period and nine option years, according to a request for […] More
September 3, 2024, 11:39 am
in Contract Awards, News
Raytheon Wins $52M Air Force Deal to Develop Satcom Antennas for Military Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon a $51.7 million contract to develop and deliver satellite communications antennas for military aircraft. Under the cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, the RTX company will provide multi-band Satcom antennas for the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet program, the Department of Defense said. The required antennas must be capable of communicating […] More
August 30, 2024, 12:02 pm
in Executive Moves, News, Space
Tahllee Baynard Named Vice President of Ignite at Lockheed Martin Space
Tahllee Baynard has been appointed vice president of Ignite, a unit within Lockheed Martin Space tasked to rapidly deliver space-related technologies. In a LinkedIn post on Thursday, Baynard said he will lead the organization in driving transformative projects that will shape the space industry’s future. Before his promotion, the new VP served as a program […] More
August 29, 2024, 5:20 pm
in Cybersecurity, M&A Activity, News, Technology
Check Point to Expand Managed Threat Intelligence Offerings Through Cyberint Acquisition
Check Point Software Technologies is acquiring Cyberint Technologies to expand its managed threat intelligence solutions and bolster its Security Operations Center capabilities. Under the two parties’ agreement, Cyberint’s advanced capabilities will be integrated into the Infinity Platform and deployed as a managed service through the Infinity Platform Services, Check Point said on Tuesday. Cyberint’s cyber […] More
August 28, 2024, 12:19 pm
in DOD, News, Technology
Northrop Grumman Boosts Range, Payload Capacity of MDA’s ICBM Target Vehicles
Northrop Grumman has modified the Missile Defense Agency’s intercontinental ballistic missile target vehicle to increase the range and payload capacity of ICBM target missions. The redesign effort used virtual and augmented reality capabilities to animate and validate the target vehicle’s new integration and stacking operations, the company said on Tuesday. Northrop installed a Peacekeeper SR119 […] More
August 28, 2024, 12:14 pm
in Cybersecurity, Executive Moves, News
Steve Stone Joins SentinelOne as SVP of Threat Intelligence and Managed Hunting
Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne has appointed Steve Stone as senior vice president of threat intelligence and managed hunting, a role responsible for driving innovation to the organization’s offerings. In his new job, the new SVP is tasked to build a new threat intelligence function that will serve as the connective tissue between the company’s TI sources […] More
August 27, 2024, 11:45 am
in Acquisition & Procurement, Contract Awards, News
Navy Selects 3 Companies for $82M IDIQ to Repair Ship Gas Turbine Engines
The U.S. Navy has awarded StandardAero and two other companies positions on an $81.7 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to repair K34 marine gas turbine engines. StandardAero, represented by the government contracting agency Canadian Commercial Corp., was selected to compete for orders in the IDIQ along with RWG Repair & Overhauls USA and Hanwha Aerospace, the Department […] More
August 26, 2024, 12:03 pm
in News, Space
Amazon to Build New Facility to Support Project Kuiper’s Expanding Florida Operations
Amazon will build a new facility to expand Project Kuiper’s operations at Kennedy Space Center in Florida and support the full-scale deployment of its satellite constellation. The structure will cost $19.5 million, bringing the project’s total investment in the site to around $140 million, Amazon said. The upcoming support building will be constructed next to […] More
August 23, 2024, 11:24 am
in Executive Moves, Executive Profiles, News
Leslie Jones Joins CyrusOne as EVP, Chief People Officer
CyrusOne has named Leslie Jones as its new executive vice president and chief people officer. She brings to the role an expansive experience as a human resources executive, with her most recent post as the chief HR officer at Coalfire, where she oversaw the cybersecurity company’s human capital strategy, CyrusOne said. In her LinkedIn profile, […] More
August 22, 2024, 11:57 am
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Steve Wieland Appointed as Tech and Solutions VP, CTO at NetCentrics
NetCentrics has appointed Steve Wieland as its new chief technology officer and vice president of technology and solutions. In a Tuesday LinkedIn post, the new CTO said he started the new job this August, coming from his most recent stint as division chief of future operations and plans at the U.S. Cyber Command. He brings […] More
August 21, 2024, 12:26 pm