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Space Force logo. Kratos secured a $447 million OTA agreement for the Space Force’s Resilient MWT MEO program.Contract Awards

Kratos Lands $447M Space Force OTA for MEO Missile Warning Program

Kratos Technology & Training Solutions has secured a $446.8 million other transaction authority agreement to support launch and operations for
Cameron Stanley. The War Department chief AI officer addressed the GovCon industry at POC's 2026 AI Summit on March 18.Artificial Intelligence

War Dept Shifting From AI Strategic Enablement to Delivery Focus, Says CDAO

The Department of War is charting a new course with artificial intelligence: moving from a mode of strategic enablement to
Randy Hayes. The VAST Data Federal VP of public sector urged agencies to modernize their data infrastructure for AI.Artificial Intelligence

VAST Data Federal’s Randy Hayes on Building a Modern Data Foundation for Government AI

Randy Hayes, vice president of public sector at VAST Data Federal, said federal agencies must modernize their underlying data architecture
Reed Tewell. Hanwha Defense USA appointed Reed Tewell as CIO.Executive Moves

Reed Tewell Named CIO of Hanwha Defense USA

Reed Tewell has been promoted to chief information officer at Hanwha Defense USA. Tewell, who announced the move in a
GDEB logo. The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a contract modification for Columbia-class submarine support.Contract Awards

General Dynamics Electric Boat Secures $15.4B Navy Contract Modification for Columbia-Class Submarines

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat, or GDEB, a $15.38 billion contract modification to support continued work
Jay Abendroth. The defense electronics executive has joined ARA as chief growth officer.Executive Moves

Jay Abendroth Joins ARA as Chief Growth Officer

Antenna Research Associates has appointed Jay Abendroth, a seasoned defense electronics executive, as chief growth officer to lead business development
Precise Systems logo. Precise Systems has appointed Mike Risik as vice president of business development.Executive Moves

Mike Risik Named VP of Business Development at Precise Systems

Precise Systems has appointed Michael “Mike” Risik as vice president of business development. The Lexington Park, Maryland-based company said Wednesday Risik will
RTX logo. MDA expanded RTX’s SM-3 contract to $11.74 billion for sustainment and support of missile defense systemsAcquisition & Procurement

MDA Raises RTX SM-3 Missile Contract Ceiling to $11.74B

RTX has secured an $8.41 billion ceiling increase to a previously awarded Missile Defense Agency contract to support the Standard
U.S. Air Force logo. The Air Force is seeking industry partners to support test infrastructure modernizationAcquisition & Procurement

Air Force Soliciting White Papers for AEDC Test Infrastructure Modernization Consortium

The Department of the Air Force is seeking whitepapers from companies interested in joining the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, or
Merlin CEO Matt George. Merlin has closed its business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV.M&A Activity

Merlin Closes Merger With Inflection Point, Debuts on Nasdaq

Aerospace and defense technology company Merlin has closed its business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV, a special purpose acquisition company