Kristen Smith

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US Navy logo. The US Navy has released a solicitation for unmanned maritime systems support.Acquisition & Procurement

US Navy Seeks Bids for $349M Unmanned Maritime Systems Support Contract

The U.S. Navy has released a solicitation for a potential $349.4 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide engineering and technical support
Jason Kim. The Firefly CEO SciTec's acquisition complements Firefly’s launch, lunar and in-space vehicle offerings.M&A Activity

Firefly Aerospace Completes $855M Acquisition of SciTec

Firefly Aerospace has finalized its $855 million acquisition of national security technology company SciTec, combining cash and stock as payment
CACI Federal. DHS outlines plans to open competition for CACI’s CBP AMOC C4I systems support contract.Acquisition & Procurement

DHS to Recompete CACI’s CBP C4I Systems Support Contract

The Department of Homeland Security plans to recompete a contract, valued between $50 million and $100 million, for systems maintenance
Mark Cabrey. NT Concepts names Mark Cabrey as CEO.Executive Moves

NT Concepts Appoints Mark Cabrey as CEO to Drive AI-Focused Defense Modernization

NT Concepts has appointed Mark Cabrey as CEO to lead the company as it shifts its focus toward accelerating the
Tim Taylor. HII appoints Tim Taylor as vice president of engineering, technology and design at NNS.Executive Moves

HII Appoints Tim Taylor as NNS Engineering, Technology, Design VP

HII has named Tim Taylor as vice president of engineering, technology and design at its Newport News Shipbuilding division, effective
Rich Sawchak. The SPA CEO said the acquisition creates the most robust analytical defense modeling and simulation company.M&A Activity

Systems Planning & Analysis Acquires Group W to Expand Defense Modeling, Simulation Capabilities

Systems Planning & Analysis has acquired Group W, a Vienna, Virginia–based data science and defense analytics firm specializing in modeling,
Arlington Capital Partners closed its seventh private equity fund at $6 billion.Investment Security

Arlington Capital Partners Raises $6B for Fund VII

Arlington Capital Partners has closed its seventh private equity fund, Arlington Capital Partners VII, with $6 billion in capital commitments,
John Baylouny. Leonardo DRS names John Baylouny as CEO and Frances Townsend as board chair, effective January 2026.Executive Moves

Leonardo DRS Names John Baylouny as CEO, Frances Townsend as Board Chair

Leonardo DRS has announced a leadership transition that will see longtime executive John Baylouny become president and CEO, succeeding William
Danny Maldonado. Textron appointed Danny Maldonado as Bell’s next president and CEO, succeeding Lisa Atherton.Executive Moves

Textron Names Danny Maldonado as President, CEO of Bell

Textron has appointed Danny Maldonado as president and CEO of its Bell segment, effective Jan. 4, 2026. Maldonado currently serves
Immigration and Customs Enforcement logo. ICE plans a $100 million Workday-based human capital system contract.Acquisition & Procurement

ICE Plans $100M Human Capital Management System BPA

The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to award a blanket purchase agreement for a human