Kristen Smith

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Pete Hegseth. The war secretary announced a Pentagon review of the SBA’s 8(a) program.DOD

War Secretary Pete Hegseth Directs Review of SBA 8(a) Program Amid Fraud Concerns

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is reviewing the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program, arguing
Boeing logo. DMEA awarded Boeing a spot on the $25.4B ATSP V contract.Contract Awards

Boeing Secures Spot on $25.4B DMEA Advanced Technology Support Program V Contract

The Defense Microelectronics Activity has awarded Boeing a position on the Advanced Technology Support Program V contract, a multiple-award vehicle
Josh Wilson, Christen Smith, Chrissy Cocrane and Zaki Saleh. LMI announces leadership changes.Executive Moves

LMI Realigns 3 Executives Under New CEO

LMI has realigned executive responsibilities across its leadership team as Josh Wilson officially assumes the role of CEO, a transition
Katie Arrington. IonQ has appointed former DOW tech official Katie Arrington as chief information officer.Executive Moves

IonQ Names Former DOW Tech Leader Katie Arrington as CIO

Quantum computing firm IonQ has appointed former Department of War technology official Katie Arrington as its next chief information officer,
Redwire logo. Redwire has retired the Edge Autonomy brand.M&A Activity

Redwire Retires Edge Autonomy Brand, Reshapes Business Around Space, Defense Tech

Redwire has retired the Edge Autonomy brand and reorganized its operations into two core business segments as the company looks
US Navy logo. Amentum Mitie Pacific secured a Navy IDIQ contract for base operating support services.Contract Awards

Amentum Mitie Pacific Wins Potential $656M Navy Base Operations Support Contract

Amentum Mitie Pacific has secured an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a potential value of $656.4 million to provide base operating support
John Mengucci. The CACI CEO  comments on a new Navy maintenance system modernization task order.Contract Awards

CACI to Modernize Navy Maintenance Systems Under $416M Task Order

CACI International has secured a potential five-year, $416 million SeaPort-Next Generation task order to sustain and modernize information technology systems
Cherry Bekaert logo. Cherry Bekaert has acquired Washington, D.C.-based accounting and advisory firm Tarsus.M&A Activity

Cherry Bekaert Acquires Tarsus to Strengthen Outsourcing, CFO Advisory Services

Cherry Bekaert has acquired accounting and advisory firm Tarsus to expand outsourced accounting, real-time financial reporting and strategic chief financial
BAE Systems logo. BAE Systems secured a $255.9M contract for FY26 maintenance, modernization and repair work on USS Iwo Jima.Contract Awards

Navy Awards BAE Systems $256M USS Iwo Jima FY26 Maintenance Contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems Maritime Solutions a firm-fixed-price contract valued at up to $255.9 million for fiscal
V2X logo. V2X has expanded its board of directors from seven to 10 members.Executive Moves

V2X Elects Former Leidos Executive Gerard Fasano, Two Others to Board

V2X has expanded its board of directors from seven to 10 members with the election of three new directors. Who