Category: News

Kristy Friedrichs. Former Palo Alto Networks executive Kristy Friedrichs has been appointed COO at Virtualitics.Executive Moves

Former Palo Alto Networks Exec Kristy Friedrichs Joins Virtualitics as Chief Operating Officer

Virtualitics adds veteran tech operator Kristy Friedrichs as COO Friedrichs brings leadership experience from Palo Alto Networks, New Relic and
Cindy Gruensfelder. The Leidos Defense president discussed the hypersonic weapons production contract awarded by the Army.Contract Awards

Leidos Secures $2.7B Army Contract for Hypersonic Weapons Production Effort

Leidos lands Army hypersonic weapons production contract Combined TPS and CHGB effort aims to speed deployment Contract strengthens Leidos’ NorthStar
Adel Al-Saleh. The SES CEO commented on the company’s 2026 first quarter financial performance and plans for meoSphere.Financial Reports

SES Reports 80% Growth in Q1 2026 Revenue; Adel Al-Saleh on meoSphere, Growth Strategy

SES reports $994M in Q1 2026 revenue driven by networks growth SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh highlights meoSphere as a next-generation
Elsevier logo. Elsevier said countries are implementing or considering tighter research collaboration controls.Geopolitical Issues

Elsevier: Geopolitical Tensions Reshaping Mission-Driven Research

Elsevier highlights growing impact of geopolitical tensions on research Governments face tension between security priorities and open science goals AI
Tim Hurlebaus. CGI has named Tim Hurlebaus president and CEO.Executive Moves

CGI Names Tim Hurlebaus President, CEO

Tim Hurlebaus is CGI’s new CEO Leadership transition comes amid growing AI-driven transformation demand Former CGI Federal head brings deep
Kevin Plexico. The SVP of information solutions for Deltek discussed the company's 17th annual GovCon Clarity Report.Acquisition & Procurement

2026 Deltek Clarity Report Highlights Margin Pressure, AI Growth & Operational Risk in GovCon

Deltek’s 2026 GovCon Clarity Report found contractors accelerating operations and AI adoption while struggling to maintain profitability and control. Kevin
Applied Research Associates logo. ARA secured a Navy contract for R&D support for the Center for High Performance Computing.Contract Awards

Applied Research Associates Lands $111M Naval Research Laboratory Contract for R&D Support

ARA landed a $111.5M Navy contract for research and development services for the Center for High Performance Computing. Initial work
Lockheed logo. Lockheed has secured a contract modification to continue work on the Aegis Guam missile defense system.Contract Awards

Lockheed Lands $407M MDA Modification for Aegis Guam Missile Defense Work

Lockheed wins $407M boost for Guam missile defense work Award advances Pentagon’s layered defense strategy in the Pacific Aegis Guam
Endurion logo. Endurion was established through the merger of Quiet Professionals and Spathe Systems.M&A Activity

Quiet Professionals, Spathe Systems Rebrand as Endurion Following Defense Tech Merger

Quiet Professionals, Spathe Systems rebrand as Endurion. New platform combines intelligence, operations and mission technology support. Endurion launches following recent
John Roese. The global CTO at Dell Technologies highlighted the role of a data layer in federal AI adoption.Artificial Intelligence

Dell’s John Roese on Data Layer’s Role in Federal AI Adoption

John Roese, global chief technology officer and chief artificial intelligence officer at Dell Technologies, said government agencies seeking to advance