Category: Department of War

Emil Michael. The Pentagon's CTO will address GovCons at a Jan. 29 event in the DC area amid recent tech shifts.Articles

Why Emil Michael’s Defense R&D Summit Appearance Comes at a Pivotal Moment for Pentagon Innovation

Emil Michael’s influence over the Pentagon’s technology and innovation enterprise has expanded rapidly in recent months, placing him at the
Missile Defense Agency logo. MDA announced the awardees of its $400M AE services IDCContract Awards

MDA Taps AECOM JV, Jacobs, Five Others for $400M Missile Defense Facility Contract

The Missile Defense Agency has named the seven companies awarded spots under the architectural and engineering, or AE, services indefinite
Thomas Rondeau. The DOW's 5G/futureG director sat for an interview where he shared how his office is spending new funds.Department of War

The Pentagon’s 5G/FutureG Office Received $500M From the OBBBA. Now What?

The funds allotted by President Donald Trump’s reconciliation package last summer, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, famously poured
Pete Hegseth. The war secretary announced a Pentagon review of the SBA’s 8(a) program.Department of War

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
Leonel Garciga, chief information officer of the Army. Garciga said the Army's agreement with Appial reflects its IT visionContract Awards

Appian Wins $500M Enterprise Agreement to Accelerate Army’s AI-Driven IT Modernization

Appian has secured a new enterprise agreement with the U.S. Army that expands the service’s access to artificial intelligence-powered process
Warren O'Donnell. The MDA executive and director of the agency's lab will give a keynote at the 2026 Defense R&D Summit.Articles

Missile Defense Agency Executive Warren O’Donell to Keynote 2026 Defense R&D Summit

NOTE: O’Donell is no longer keynoting the 2026 Defense R&D Summit, but attendees can expect the same great business opportunities
Christopher Kubasik. The L3Harris CEO commented on DOW’s plan to invest $1 billion in the company’s new missile business.Department of War

Pentagon to Invest $1B in L3Harris Missile Unit

“The Department of War has agreed to invest $1 billion in L3Harris Technologies’ new business to expand the production of
Defense Unicorns logo. Defense Unicorns secured $136 million during its Series B funding roundDepartment of War

Defense Unicorns Reaches $1B Valuation Following Series B Funding Round

Defense Unicorns has raised $136 million in Series B funding and reached a valuation exceeding $1 billion. How Will Defense
General Dynamics Information Technology logo. GDIT received a U.S. Navy contract for C5ISR systems modernization support.Contract Awards

GDIT Secures $988M Navy Contract for C5ISR Modernization

General Dynamics Information Technology has received a U.S. Navy contract worth $988 million to modernize and integrate command, control, communications,
Mike Sykes. The US Aviation Academy CEO commented on the initial pilot training contract with the Air Force.Contract Awards

US Aviation Academy Secures $835M Air Force Contract for Initial Pilot Training

The U.S. Air Force has awarded US Aviation Academy a 10-year, $835 million contract to provide initial pilot training, or