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.

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
Space-based missile defense. SpaceX is poised to secure a DOD contract for a satellite network tied to Golden Dome.DOD

SpaceX Poised for $2B DOD Satellite Contract in Support of Golden Dome

SpaceX is reportedly poised to receive a potential $2 billion contract from the Department of Defense for a satellite constellation
Mark Sopp. The CFO of KBR commented on the Q3 financial results of the company’s MTS business segment.Financial Reports

KBR Reports $1.9B in Q3 Revenue; Mark Sopp on Mission Tech Segment’s Results

KBR reported $1.9 billion in revenue during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 and recorded $4.2 billion in Q3
Vicki Schmanske. The commercial and international sector president at Leidos commented on the move to divest Varec.M&A Activity

Leidos Eyes Portfolio Optimization With Varec Divestment

An undisclosed buyer has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Varec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, for an undisclosed
Ron White. The enterprise tech leader was named CIO of Guidehouse.Executive Moves

Ron White Joins Guidehouse as CIO

Guidehouse has appointed Ron White, a leader in enterprise technology and digital transformation, as its chief information officer.  The professional
BWX Technologies logo. BWXT secured a U.S. Navy contract to produce nuclear reactor fuel.Contract Awards

BWXT Secures $174M Navy Contract to Produce Nuclear Reactor Fuel

BWX Technologies has received a $174 million contract from the U.S. Navy to manufacture nuclear reactor fuel in support of
Kelly Ortberg. The Boeing CEO highlighted the company’s Q3 2025 results, noting defense program stability and contract wins.DOD

Boeing’s Defense & Space Segment Logs 25% Growth in Q3 Revenue

Boeing’s defense, space and security, or BDS, business reported $6.9 billion in fiscal 2025 third-quarter revenue, up 25 percent from