Kristen Smith

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SSC logo. SSC has awarded up to $3.2 billion in OTA agreements under the Space Force’s SBI program.Contract Awards

SSC Awards Up to $3.2B in Space-Based Interceptor Contracts for Golden Dome Effort

Space Systems Command has awarded up to $3.2 billion in other transaction authority agreements to support the development of a
Jim Taiclet. Lockheed Martin reported $18 billion in first quarter 2026 sales.Financial Reports

Lockheed Martin Reports $18B Q1 2026 Sales Amid Strong Defense Demand

Lockheed Martin reported $18 billion in first quarter 2026 sales, maintaining a steady year-over-year performance driven by sustained demand for
DHS logo. DHS has unveiled plans to award Cumulus cloud contracts to major providers.Acquisition & Procurement

DHS Advances Cumulus Cloud Acquisition Strategy With Contracts Planned for Major Providers

The Department of Homeland Security has moved forward with its departmentwide Cumulus cloud acquisition strategy with plans to award contracts
SSC issues a sources sought notice for emergent NSSL Phase 3 missions.Acquisition & Procurement

Space Force Seeks Industry Input on 25 High-Priority NSSL Phase 3 Launch Missions

The U.S. Space Force is requesting industry input to identify launch providers that could support up to 25 high-priority National
Aquia logo. Aquia has appointed Heather Caudle as senior vice president of growth and strategy.Executive Moves

Aquia Appoints Former Oddball Executive Heather Caudle as SVP of Growth & Strategy

Aquia has appointed Heather Caudle as senior vice president of growth and strategy as the company expands its presence across
Mike Hall. ITC Federal has appointed Mike Hall as vice president of proposals.Executive Moves

ITC Federal Taps Mike Hall to Lead Proposal Strategy, Strengthen Growth Execution

ITC Federal has appointed Mike Hall as vice president of proposals, adding a seasoned federal growth and capture leader as
ServiceNow logo. ServiceNow has completed its $7.75 billion acquisition of Armis.Cybersecurity

ServiceNow Closes Armis Acquisition Deal to Expand AI-Driven Cybersecurity Capabilities

ServiceNow has finalized its $7.75 billion acquisition of Armis, unifying cyber asset visibility, identity intelligence and automated risk response within
Leidos logo. Leidos has secured a $456.3 million contract from GSA to support the DOW’s Military OneSource program.Contract Awards

Leidos Wins $456M GSA Military OneSource Contract, Replacing Cognosante

Leidos has secured a $456.3 million contract from the General Services Administration to support the Department of War’s Military OneSource
Doug Laurendeau. Former Lockheed Martin executive Doug Laurendeau joined Karman as chief growth officer.Executive Moves

Karman Appoints Lockheed Veteran Doug Laurendeau as Chief Growth Officer

Karman Space & Defense has named longtime Lockheed Martin executive Doug Laurendeau chief growth officer, bringing decades of strategy and
Rocket Lab logo. Rocket Lab has completed the acquisition of Mynaric.M&A Activity

Rocket Lab Acquires Mynaric, Expands Role in SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture

latter’sRocket Lab announced Tuesday it has completed the acquisition of Mynaric, a laser-optical communications terminal provider, in a $155.3 million