Charles Lyons Burt

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Charles Lyons-Burt is senior content specialist at Executive Mosaic, a media and events company serving the U.S. federal contracting community. A passionate lover of language, the arts, aesthetics and fitness, he also writes film and music criticism for outlets such as Slant Magazine and Spectrum Culture.

Golden Dome. President Trump's missile defense initiative secured FY27 funding and new scrutiny from Congress.Acquisition & Procurement

Golden Dome Update: Congressional Scrutiny, Industry Opportunities & New Acquisition Approaches

President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative is beginning to move from vision to execution as lawmakers advance new
Kim Koster and Chris Crowder. The Unanet VP and EVP discussed the 10th annual GAUGE Report in a GovCon Wire interview.Artificial Intelligence

Unanet GAUGE Report Finds GovCon Confidence Slipping as Top Contractors Double Down on AI, Operational Discipline

Government contractors are navigating one of the most uncertain business environments in recent memory, but the companies achieving the strongest
Troy Meink and Chance Saltzman. The DAF secretary and USSF leader discussed the FY27 budget for the Air Force.DOD

Air Force, Space Force Leaders Defend Historic FY27 Budget Growth as Congress Debates Funding Path

The Department of the Air Force is making an aggressive case for one of the largest budget increases in its
Aaron Bishop. The Department of War CISO spoke to the Potomac Officers Club about ICAM, zero trust, RMF reform.Cybersecurity

DOW Preparing Major Overhaul of Cybersecurity Compliance Process, CISO Says

The Department of War is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its cybersecurity compliance and risk management processes, according to Aaron
Kevin Plexico. The SVP of information solutions for Deltek discussed the company's 17th annual GovCon Clarity Report.Acquisition & Procurement

2026 Deltek Clarity Report Highlights Margin Pressure, AI Growth & Operational Risk in GovCon

Deltek’s 2026 GovCon Clarity Report found contractors accelerating operations and AI adoption while struggling to maintain profitability and control. Kevin
Aaron Bishop. The DOW acting CISO and principal deputy CIO will keynote Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21.Articles

DOW CISO Aaron Bishop to Deliver Opening Keynote at 2026 Cyber Summit

James “Aaron” Bishop, acting chief information security officer and principal deputy chief information officer for cybersecurity at the Department of
Jay Wallace. The VulnCheck vice president spoke to GovCon Wire about the shift toward offensive cyber in the U.S. government.Cybersecurity

Is Offensive Cyber the Future of Government Security?

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and federal policy shifts toward a more aggressive posture, government and industry leaders are
Executive Mosaic logo. The Vienna, Virginia-based GovCon media and events company is looking for a Director of OperationsNews

Executive Mosaic Seeking Director of Operations to Support Growth Strategy, CEO Office

Executive Mosaic is seeking a Director of Operations to help guide the company through its next phase of growth, positioning
Cameron Stanley. The War Department chief AI officer addressed the GovCon industry at POC's 2026 AI Summit on March 18.Artificial Intelligence

War Dept Shifting From AI Strategic Enablement to Delivery Focus, Says CDAO

The Department of War is charting a new course with artificial intelligence: moving from a mode of strategic enablement to
Carrie Wibben Kaupp, Emil Michael and Michael Duffey. Exiger leader moderates fireside chat between two Pentagon officialsAcquisition & Procurement

Emil Michael & Michael Duffey Want to Move Pentagon’s Tech Incubation From a ‘Valley of Death’ to a ‘Rainforest of Opportunity’

Hon. Emil Michael doesn’t like the term “valley of death.” Long used to describe the place where promising technology projects