Jane Edwards

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is a staff writer at Executive Mosaic covering mergers and acquisitions, contract awards, contracting opportunities and executive moves in the government contracting space for GovCon Wire.

Christopher Keeler. The defense industry veteran has joined Safran DSI as president of space solutions.Executive Moves

Safran Defense & Space Taps Christopher Keeler to Lead Space Solutions

Safran Defense & Space Inc. has appointed Christopher Keeler, a space and defense industry leader, as president of its space
Adel Al-Saleh. The CEO of SES discussed the company's financial results following the completion of the Intelsat acquisition.Financial Reports

Adel Al-Saleh on SES Post-Intelsat Financial Results, Government Business

SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh said the third quarter of 2025 marked the first quarter of the combined company following the
Spectrum strategy visualization. SpaceX agreed to acquire EchoStar’s portfolio of unpaired AWS-3 spectrum licenses.News

SpaceX to Acquire EchoStar’s AWS-3 Spectrum Portfolio for $2.6B in Stock

SpaceX has agreed to acquire EchoStar’s full portfolio of unpaired AWS-3 spectrum licenses for approximately $2.6 billion in SpaceX stock. 
Mergers and acquisitions. Google secured DOJ approval to acquire cloud security company Wiz.Cloud

DOJ Clears Google’s $32B Acquisition of Wiz

Google has secured clearance from the Department of Justice to pursue its acquisition of cloud security company Wiz for approximately
Tom Afferton. Peraton’s head of cyber mission sector commented on the Army NETCOM GCC cyber support contract.Contract Awards

Peraton Secures $196M Army Contract for NETCOM Global Cyber Center Support

Peraton has received a $196 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide operational and cybersecurity support for the Network
Thomas Bell. The Leidos CEO highlighted defense systems performance, Golden Dome and M&A strategy under NorthStar 2030.Financial Reports

Leidos Q3 Revenue Up 7%; Thomas Bell on Defense Systems Business, Golden Dome

Leidos reported record third-quarter revenue of $4.47 billion for fiscal year 2025, up 7 percent from the prior-year period, and
Lloyd Cope. The former Palantir executive has joined Seekr as chief revenue officer.Executive Moves

Lloyd Cope Joins Seekr as Chief Revenue Officer

Seekr Technologies has named Lloyd Cope, an industry leader in enterprise and defense-focused artificial intelligence technologies, chief revenue officer. Seekr
Partnership. Vulcan Elements partnered with the U.S. government and ReElement to expand a domestic magnet supply chain.Civilian

Vulcan Elements Announces $1.4B Partnership to Strengthen US Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain

Vulcan Elements has formed a $1.4 billion partnership with the U.S. government and ReElement Technologies to expand a fully domestic,
Mergers and acquisitions. Thoma Bravo closed its acquisition of portions of Boeing's digital aviation solutions business.M&A Activity

Thoma Bravo Closes Acquisition of Portions of Boeing’s Digital Aviation Business

Software investment firm Thoma Bravo has completed its $10.55 billion acquisition of portions of Boeing’s digital aviation solutions business, including
Michael Coulter and Mike Smith. Hanwha Defense USA named Coulter and Smith to new leadership roles.Executive Moves

Michael Coulter Named Hanwha Defense USA CEO; Mike Smith Takes on COO Role

Hanwha Defense USA has appointed Michael Coulter, an aerospace industry veteran, as president and CEO, and Mike Smith, most recently