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.

Majed Saadi. The Hitachi Vantara Federal CTO has over 20 years of experience in IT transformation and strategy development.Executive Moves

Majed Saadi Joins Hitachi Vantara Federal as CTO

Hitachi Vantara Federal has appointed Majed Saadi, a tech and growth executive, as chief technology officer. Saadi announced his move
F-16 aircraft. The U.S. State Department approved Peru's FMS request for F-16 aircraft, related equipment and services.Acquisition & Procurement

Peru Gets US Approval for $3.4B F-16 FMS Request

The U.S. Department of State has cleared Peru’s $3.42 billion foreign military sales request for F-16 fighter aircraft, related equipment
Prateek Temkar. The product management lead for a Symantec business at Broadcom discussed the DLP strategy.Cybersecurity

Prateek Temkar on Creating a Data Loss Prevention Strategy

Prateek Temkar, head of product management for Symantec’s information and network security business at Broadcom, said government agencies looking to
Logan Palmer. The newly promoted Astrion VP will oversee business development for the national security space.Executive Moves

Astrion Names Logan Palmer Business Development VP for National Security Space

Astrion has promoted Logan Palmer, most recently senior capture manager, to vice president of business development for the national security
U.S. Special Operations Command logo. USSOCOM has selected four companies for the TREX 3 IDIQ contract.Acquisition & Procurement

USSOCOM Awards 4 Spots on $2.4B TREX 3 Contract

U.S. Special Operations Command has awarded four companies positions on a potential seven-year, $2.39 billion follow-on contract for the procurement
Melissa Frye. The GDIT program VP most recently served as senior program director.Executive Moves

Melissa Frye Named GDIT Program VP

General Dynamics Information Technology has named Melissa Frye, a 14-year GDIT veteran, vice president of program. “From starting in Contracts,
Beau Jarvis. The Kepler Communications CRO will lead the satellite telecommunications provider’s global commercial strategy.Executive Moves

Beau Jarvis Joins Kepler Communications as Chief Revenue Officer

Kepler Communications has appointed Beau Jarvis, a commercial space industry veteran, as chief revenue officer. In this capacity, Jarvis will
The U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters. Bollinger received a USCG contract option for 10 more FRCs.Contract Awards

Bollinger Books $507M Coast Guard Contract Option for Fast Response Cutters

Lockport, Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has secured a U.S. Coast Guard contract option worth approximately $507 million for 10 additional fast
Ramzi Musallam. The Veritas Capital CEO commented on strong demand for Fund IX.Financial Reports

Veritas Capital Raises $14.4B for 9th Fund

Veritas Capital has raised $14.4 billion in capital commitments for its ninth fund, allowing it to further advance its strategy
AMRAAM mounted on a fighter jet. The State Department approved Finland's FMS request for AMRAAMs.Acquisition & Procurement

State Department OKs Finland’s 1.1B Request for Air-to-Air Missiles

The State Department has approved Finland’s foreign military sales request worth about $1.07 billion for AIM-120D-3 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles,