ExecutiveBiz News on Video 4/22/2022

In the latest Executive Spotlight interview, Stefan Becker, senior vice president and business unit leader at CGI Federal, spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the technology trends that are influencing the civilian and federal regulatory agency space as well as how CGI is meeting the needs of their customers. In addition, Becker also discussed the challenges that civilian agencies are facing as reliance on […]

Northrop Grumman has landed a five-year,  $88.91 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide support for the service branch’s tactical systems used in defense electronic warfare operations. Work under the Specialized Tactical EW Production/Operations/Technology Site support contract will be conducted in McLean, Virginia, through April 30, 2027, the Department of Defense said […]

Iridium Communications looks to send five backup satellites to space by availing cost-effective, rideshare opportunity and anticipates a potential $35 million deal for the launch service, SpaceNews reported Thursday. Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium and a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient, said the plan to deploy the majority of the six ground spares is meant to […]

Sealing Technologies has received a $59.4 million award to produce its prototype hunt-forward cybersecurity technology and deliver it to the U.S. Cyber Command within a three-year base period. The security research and development company said Thursday its hunt kit offering is designed to support automated deployments, configurations and data flow for Cybercom’s Cyber National Mission […]

ABL Space Systems has completed the first round of demonstrations aimed at showcasing a capability for the military to prepare and launch missions to space within a day. Airmen at various military installations trained on cryogenic propellant handling and rapid launch operations using the company’s GS0 deployable ground platform and RS1 small rocket, the U.S. […]

Jean-Francois “Boodi” Blanc, partner and chief strategy officer of SDV International, said in a recent Executive Spotlight interview that he is aiming to help the company diversify into other defense and civilian market segments. “With over a decade of IT optimization experience, we are targeting other defense and federal civilian agencies that we believe will […]

DLH Holdings has received a potential five-year, $14 million contract to continue providing research support to a National Institutes of Health organization focused on studying chronic medical conditions affecting the public. The company said Thursday it will help the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conduct epidemiological studies and analyze research data. […]

AeroVironment will provide the Ukrainian defense ministry with over 100 Quantix Recon unmanned aircraft systems to help its military with intelligence gathering missions. The company said Tuesday its donation also includes drone operational training services as Ukraine continues to defend its homeland amid the Russian invasion. Quantix Recon is a fully automated UAS that is […]

GE Aviation has selected BAE Systems to provide equipment needed for a NASA research project aimed at developing a megawatt-class hybrid electronic propulsion system for single-aisle aircraft. As part of the GE-led initiative, BAE said Thursday it will design, test and produce energy management components including controls, cables and batteries for the hybrid electric technology […]

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has outlined metrics and elements to ensure software products are being developed and delivered to users in a consistent, secure and speedy manner. The NGA Software Way is a 12-page document meant to inform developer teams from government and contractors about software product tracking metrics, including availability and deployment frequency, the […]