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  • SMX logo. SMX has achieved CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification.
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    SMX Earns CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification

    Digital technology company SMX has achieved Level 2 certification under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 program following an independent assessment conducted by a certified third-party assessment organization. As federal contractors navigate the Pentagon’s phased rollout of CMMC 2.0, cybersecurity compliance remains a central issue across the defense industrial base. Industry leaders are expected to […] More

  • ERT logo. ERT has acquired Sev1Tech to expand its digital modernization and IT capabilities for space and defense clients.
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    ERT Acquires Sev1Tech in Space & Defense IT Capability Expansion Push

    Digital engineering company ERT has acquired Sev1Tech for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its digital modernization and IT capabilities supporting space, defense and federal civilian agency missions. ERT’s acquisition of Sev1Tech underscores the growing demand for secure, mission-aligned digital modernization capabilities across the space and defense sectors. As government and industry […] More

  • Dan Jablonsky. The former CEO of Ursa Major will join BWXT’s board of directors in March.
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    BWXT Adds Dan Jablonsky to Board of Directors

    BWX Technologies has appointed Dan Jablonsky, an aerospace and defense industry executive, to its board of directors, effective March 2. The company said Friday Jablonsky, a two-time Wash100 awardee, will also serve on the board’s audit and finance committee. BWXT Board Chair Jan Bertsch welcomed the addition of Jablonsky to the board. Jablonsky’s “deep expertise […] More

  • Microelectronics. Draper will provide chip design advisory support for NEMC member startups.
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    Draper to Provide Chip Design Advisory Support for NEMC Members

    Draper has entered into an agreement with the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition to advise NEMC member startups and small businesses on chip design efforts to accelerate microelectronics commercialization. Draper said Wednesday the collaboration will be officially introduced at the 2026 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The NEMC Hub is a division of the Massachusetts […] More

  • Airborne drones. BAE's FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering signed an agreement to collaborate on UAS development.
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    BAE, SURVICE Engineering Partner on UAS Development

    The FalconWorks division of BAE Systems and SURVICE Engineering have agreed to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems. As companies expand collaboration on UAS, government and industry leaders continue to examine the future of airpower and emerging capabilities across the defense landscape. Those conversations are expected to continue at the Potomac Officers Club’s […] More

  • Vince Bridgeman. The Redhorse SVP for national security services commented on IDPaaS earning Tradewinds Awardable status.
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    Redhorse’s IDPaaS Offering Achieves Tradewinds ‘Awardable’ Status

    Redhorse’s Intelligent Data Products as a Service, or IDPaaS, offering has earned “Awardable” status in the Department of War Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s, or CDAO, Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. The latest development announced by Redhorse highlights continued momentum in government efforts to evaluate and adopt emerging AI-enabled capabilities. To stay connected with broader developments […] More

  • Carahsoft's Mike McCalip. He offers 5 insights on US Navy readiness, force design, AI and information warfare.
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    Carahsoft’s Mike McCalip on 5 Key Insights Guiding the Future of Maritime Superiority

    Mike McCalip, vice president for government programs and strategy at Carahsoft Technology, highlighted five key insights from the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, or AFCEA, West 2026 conference, that underscore how the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps are reshaping readiness, force design and information dominance to maintain maritime superiority. As discussions across […] More

  • Amazon Web Services logo. AWS launched two federal credit programs to drive scientific and national security innovation.
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    AWS Launches Federal Credit Programs to Drive National Security, Scientific Innovation

    Amazon Web Services has unveiled two federal credit programs with a combined value of up to $100 million to support innovation focused on U.S. national security and scientific missions. The latest announcement from AWS signals continued momentum in government adoption of AI and advanced cloud capabilities. As agencies and industry evaluate how emerging technologies are […] More

  • Alexander Daly. The head of PTC's federal aerospace and defense on bringing PLM and ALM to Microsoft cloud up to IL6.
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    PTC Enables Windchill, Codebeamer for Microsoft Cloud Environments Up to IL6

    PTC has enabled its Windchill product lifecycle management platform and Codebeamer application lifecycle management tool to operate in Microsoft’s cloud environments up to the Department of War Impact Level 6 classification. As agencies and contractors continue to modernize their technology environments, developments such as PTC’s expansion into Microsoft mission cloud environments reflect the broader pace […] More

  • Mike Zembrzuski. The LinTech Global CEO commented on the achievement of the CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification.
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    LinTech Global Earns CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification

    LinTech Global, a Dexian company, has achieved Level 2 certification under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, 2.0 program. LinTech Global’s newly announced CMMC Level 2 certification reflects how cybersecurity compliance continues to shape the federal contracting landscape. The Potomac Officers Club will further spotlight evolving cyber priorities at the 2026 Cyber Summit on […] More

  • The Chertoff Group logo. Leaders at The Chertoff Group discussed a guide on how to evaluate software supply chain risk.
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    Chertoff Group Leaders on How Buyers Should Evaluate Software Supply Chain Risk

    Leaders from The Chertoff Group said software security frameworks are a starting point for organizing best practices, but software buyers need a clearer, threat-informed way to evaluate real security outcomes. As cybersecurity priorities continue to evolve across government and industry, leaders are gathering to share insights and strengthen collaboration. Sign up now for the Potomac […] More

  • Leidos logo. Leidos will migrate eight additional defense agencies and field activities to DISA's DODNet.
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    Leidos to Begin Next Phase of DODNet Migration

    Leidos has announced that it will advance the migration of eight additional defense agencies and field activities to the Defense Information Systems Agency’s modern enterprise network environment, DODNet, as part of the 10-year, $11.5 billion Defense Enclave Services, or DES, contract. As Leidos moves forward with the next phase of DODNet migration, the effort reflects […] More