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KBR Granted FedRAMP Priority Status for Cloud-Based Digital Evidence Management Tool; Byron Bright Quoted

KBR has obtained priority status from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program’s Joint Authorization Board to secure approval for its cloud-based digital evidence management platform. The commercial cloud and mission service offering, dubbed KBR Vaault, is designed to support federal agencies in areas such as public safety, mission operations, health and human performance and […] More

by Naomi Cooper September 15, 2023, 11:36 am
in Executive Moves, News

Former LMI VP Jeff Wehner Joins Oasis Systems as EVP, Civilian Division General Manager

Jeff Wehner, former vice president of federal civilian market at LMI, was appointed executive vice president and general manager of civilian division at technology services company Oasis Systems, G2Xchange FedCiv reported Friday. He will be responsible for leading strategy, growth and profit and loss activities at Oasis Systems and will build on his over two […] More

by Christine Thropp September 15, 2023, 11:34 am
in News

Redhorse Issues Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report for 2023; John Zangardi Quoted

Redhorse says in its 2023 greenhouse gas emissions report that it had produced, on average, the equivalent of 68.14 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year from calendar year 2020 through 2022. The Virginia-based consulting services provider explained in the report, which was produced using the Persefoni platform, that the amount roughly equates to […] More

by Jerry Petersen September 15, 2023, 11:33 am
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NSF, Partners to Fund Semiconductor Research, Talent Development Efforts

The National Science Foundation and its partners Ericsson, IBM, Intel and Samsung have committed approximately $45.6 million to fund 24 projects aimed at advancing the semiconductor industry through technology innovation and talent development. NSF said Thursday the investment will be used to help expedite research, accelerate commercialization and create practical training opportunities for the future workforce amid the rising […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 15, 2023, 11:32 am
in Executive Moves, News

Andrea Joyce Appointed Maxar Financial Planning & Analysis VP

Andrea Joyce, a 15-year Lockheed Martin veteran, has joined Westminster, Colorado-based satellite imagery provider Maxar Technologies as vice president of financial planning and analysis. Prior to Maxar, Joyce was business operations director for global security at Lockheed, according to her LinkedIn profile. Her more than a decade career at the Bethesda, Maryland-based defense and aerospace […] More

by Jane Edwards September 15, 2023, 11:29 am
in Artificial Intelligence, Events, News

Human Oversight Key to Maximizing AI Potential & Reducing Risk, Experts Say

Artificial intelligence capabilities have advanced rapidly in recent years, offering new benefits to the U.S. government across numerous use cases. Federal organizations have recognized its potential, but the expansion of AI use has illuminated the need for strong regulations surrounding this new technology. During a panel discussion at ExecutiveBiz’s Trusted AI and Autonomy Forum on Tuesday, […] More

by Ireland Degges September 15, 2023, 9:30 am
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Northrop Enables Connected Battlespace With Integrated Battle Command System; Rebecca Torzone Quoted

Northrop Grumman is advancing its vision of a connected battlespace, called BattleOne, by pursuing the development of next-generation, command-and-control platforms like the Integrated Battle Command System. IBCS works to support air and missile defense operations by connecting multinational and multiservice sensors and effectors into a single, integrated C2 system to enable commanders and soldiers to […] More

by Jane Edwards September 14, 2023, 11:36 am
in C4ISR, News

BAE, L3Harris Deliver 1st Next-Gen Electronic Warfare Aircraft to Air Force

The U.S. Air Force has received the first EC-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft from BAE Systems and L3Harris Technologies as part of efforts to enhance EW capabilities of air, surface and special operations forces. BAE said Tuesday the service branch will start combined developmental and operational testing of the next-generation aircraft designed to launch […] More

by Naomi Cooper September 14, 2023, 11:35 am
in Contract Awards, News

Leonardo-Valiant Team to Compete for UK Army Collective Training Service Contract; Dan Corbett Quoted

Leonardo and Valiant Integrated Services have partnered to compete for a 15-year contract to provide training support services for the U.K. army. Approximately 60,000 soldiers will receive live, virtual and constructive training support each year under the Army Collective Training Service contract as part of the British army’s Collective Training Transformation Programme, Leonardo said Wednesday. […] More

by Jane Edwards September 14, 2023, 11:33 am
in Cybersecurity, News

CRDF Global’s Consortium Facilitates Public-Private Partnership to Boost Ukraine’s Cyber Defense; Tina Dolph Quoted

CRDF Global and its consortium of industry partners have mobilized support from the private sector to help the Ukrainian government build up its cyber defense and infrastructure in the wake of the Russian invasion. The Cyber Defense Assistance Collaborative has donated 1,600 cyber defense tools and provided over 800 training courses to help protect Ukraine’s […] More

by Naomi Cooper September 14, 2023, 11:31 am
in Contract Awards, News

X-energy Books DOD Contract Option to Design Complementary Microreactor

The Department of Defense has exercised a one-year contract option for reactor design engineering company X-energy as the U.S. military is eyeing potential energy applications of nuclear power to bases and operations. DOD said Wednesday the Rockville, Maryland-based company will further develop its transportable microreactor technology under Project Pele with the goal of securing a […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman September 14, 2023, 11:30 am
in Contract Awards, Cybersecurity, News

Army Taps Rebellion Defense to Continue Penetration Testing Software Development Efforts

Rebellion Defense has secured a U.S. Army award to continue boosting the capabilities of the company’s penetration testing software under a Small Business Innovation Research Phase III effort. The software company said Wednesday Rebellion Nova will be enhanced further to provide the Army Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications-Tactical with automated cyber red team […] More

by Christine Thropp September 14, 2023, 11:29 am