ExecutiveBiz News on Video 3/3/2022

Deniece Peterson, senior director of Federal Market Analysis for Deltek, has been named a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient, the most prestigious and acclaimed award in government contracting, for being one of the keys in leading and driving the company’s culture as well as addressing the challenges of federal IT modernization in the current federal landscape. […]

CesiumAstro has raised $60 million in a round of Series B financing co-led by Airbus Ventures and Forever Ventures and will use the capital to accelerate its research and development efforts and expand manufacturing capabilities and facilities in the U.S. and abroad. “This investment is a key endorsement of our ability to deliver advanced communication […]

The federal government is working to develop and implement artificial intelligence capabilities for use across multiple agencies and operational facets in an effort to increase efficiency, better detect network vulnerabilities, boost military defenses and ensure the U.S. technological and operational advantage over adversarial forces. Over 600 AI projects are currently underway within the Department of […]

Executive Mosaic has presented Doug Wagoner, president and CEO of LMI, his third Wash100 Award for leading company growth and expansion into federal health and intelligence markets. Wagoner’s inclusion in the 2022 class also marks his second consecutive Wash100 recognition. Visit GovCon Wire to read his full profile. Don’t forget to cast a vote for […]

The U.S. subsidiary of Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems received a facility clearance from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in February, Defense News reported Wednesday. Bethesda, Maryland-based Rafael Systems Global Sustainment started the application process for the clearance in April 2020 and Joseph Anderson, president and CEO of RSGS, said securing the approval provides […]

Boeing is employing 3D printing, rapid prototyping and other advanced techniques in the production of a new satellite for the military’s Wideband Global Satcom system that recently passed a critical design review performed by the U.S. Space Force. WGS-11+ is based on Boeing’s 702X software-defined satellite payload and features more advanced anti-jamming and interference features […]

General Atomics‘ electromagnetic systems business has handed over the bearing support structure of what would become the U.S. Navy’s first Columbia-class submarine. The company said Wednesday it tailored the delivery to specifications and scheduling requirements under a contract awarded in 2019 by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. The Navy also issued a delivery order […]

Guidehouse‘s market intelligence arm has released a report detailing that the annual municipal revenue for digital twin technology used in smart cities is expected to reach $2.5 billion by 2031 at a compound annual growth rate of 25.2 percent. Guidehouse Insights said Wednesday digital twins, which virtually represent physical objects, can help cities transform data […]

BAE Systems has released new electronic warfare building blocks developed for the Department of Defense to allow for customizable EW missions with a range of airborne combat systems. The company said Wednesday its Storm EW Modules employ a scalable design and common-core architecture to boost the survivability, situational awareness and electromagnetic capabilities of U.S. forces […]

Ellen Pawlikowski, former commander of the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, will join Velo3D‘s board of directors on March 15 to help the company meet growing demands for metal additive manufacturing offerings. Velo3D said Wednesday Pawlikowski will bring experience as a 36-year Air Force veteran who also has a work background in the aviation, aerospace […]