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With the growing list of actors in the space domain – across industry and government in the U.S. and worldwide – competition is intensifying and rapid technological innovation is needed to achieve and sustain dominance over adversarial forces and other global powers. “Space is not a benign environment, and our old ways won’t keep up,” […] More
The exponentially increasing use of digital currencies and cryptocurrencies worldwide has introduced a new kind of economic actor to the global stage. With hundreds of millions of users across the globe, this unregulated digital economy is rapidly expanding its footprint in the private sector, and the public sector is taking notice. Gurvais Grigg, chief technology […] More
Kate Zimmerman, a computer engineer specializing in artificial intelligence/machine learning, has been named HawkEye 360’s first chief data scientist. At HawkEye 360, Zimmerman will develop the company’s data science strategy, drive analytics enhancements and lead a team of scientists in AI/ML product development, the Herndon, Virginia-based radio frequency and geospatial intelligence company said Tuesday. “With her superior […] More
William Nelson, director of the U.S. Army’s Assured Position, Navigation and Timing Cross Functional Team, will deliver the keynote address during a Feb. 15 virtual forum hosted by ExecutiveBiz to share insights, strategies, priorities and concerns as he continues working to synchronize space capability development efforts across military branches through the integration of dual-use technology. […] More
Leidos has named Terry Phillips, former U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations executive director, as the Reston, Virginia-based information technology company’s senior vice president and chief security officer. He will lead, manage and direct activities within Leidos’ Global Security Organization as well as oversee compliance efforts with national security standards for U.S. and foreign government customers, […] More
Michael Buscher, former chief growth officer at Bigbear.ai, has started a new role as chief strategy officer of unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing company UAV Factory, according to his LinkedIn post Monday. He will help lead UAV Factory through its business combination with Jennings Aeronautics. Both companies are backed by private equity firm AE Industrial Partners. “It’s […] More
A joint venture between Axient, which rebranded from QuantiTech earlier this year, and Radial Solutions Inc. has booked a potential five-year, $196.8 million Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support contract to support NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, RSi-QuantiTech JV will provide engineering technicians, as well as trade services and management oversight to support technical […] More
A collaborative partnership between Honeywell, Hughes Network Systems and SES has completed a demonstration of multinetwork, multi-orbit high-speed airborne connectivity for military use. The demonstration utilized Honeywell’s JetWave MCX terminal, which is compatible with various military Ka-band networks, Hughes’ software-defined HM-series modem and SES’ medium earth orbit high-throughput, low-latency network as well as its multiple geostationary satellites, including GovSat-1, […] More
AAR will provide maintenance, sustainment and support services to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s F-16 fighter jet aircraft under a ten-year, $365 million contract with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers F-16 avionics, structural depot-level repair and maintenance, Service Life Extension Program modifications and other sustainment support services, AAR said […] More
Leading bitcoin expert Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, will share his industry insights on the significant role digital currencies will play in the future of global economics and wealth storage during the Potomac Officers Club’s upcoming Digital Currency and National Security Forum. In his role as CEO of MicroStrategy and chairman of its board of directors, Saylor has […] More
Voyager Space has appointed Dirk Hoke, former CEO of Airbus’ defense and space business, to its advisory board. In his new position, Hoke will leverage his 25 years of industry experience to advise Voyager Space on its expansion efforts in alignment with the company’s mission of creating a vertically integrated and publicly traded NewSpace company. Dylan Taylor, […] More
Qualtrics has chosen Reston, Virginia as the location for the company’s newly expanded East Coast hub. The experience management company said Thursday it also plans to create 400 new technology-related jobs in the Washington metropolitan area within the next five years. Zig Serafin, CEO of Qualtrics said, “The investments we’re making today will put us in […] More
