BAE Systems and RTX’s Collins Aerospace joint venture Data Link Solutions has secured a $248 million contract from the U.S. Navy to supply Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System, or MIDS JTRS, terminals. Sign up for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 and dive into t...
IT consulting firm Arlo Solutions has appointed Venice Goodwine, former chief information officer at the Department of the Air Force, as CIO and artificial intelligence product owner. Goodwine’s appointment at Arlo comes as government agencies and contractors continue to expand the use of data and AI to support mission requirements. Those prio...
L3Harris Technologies has agreed to sell a controlling stake in its space propulsion and power systems business to private equity firm AE Industrial Partners in a deal valued at $845 million. Under the agreement, L3Harris will retain an approximately 40 percent ownership interest in the business, while its RS-25 rocket engine program will remain out...
The U.S. Air Force has awarded the $1.87 billion Eglin Operations and Maintenance Service II contract to Huntsville, Alabama-based Strategic Test Solutions. What Is the Scope of the EOMS II Contract? The long-term service contract covers operations and maintenance services for the Eglin Test and Training Complex and Major Ground Test Facilities...
Beth Michelson, chief financial officer of NorthStar Earth & Space, has assumed additional responsibilities as president of the company’s U.S. subsidiary. NorthStar said Wednesday Michelson’s appointment aims to reinforce the company’s commitment to U.S. space defense innovation and expand the company’s presence in the U....
Boeing Defense, Space & Security has named seasoned aerospace and defense executive Winston Beauchamp as vice president of intelligence systems. Beauchamp announced his appointment on LinkedIn Wednesday. Kay Sears, VP and general manager of Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems, welcomed Beauchamp, saying, “Winsto...
Firefly Aerospace has agreed to acquire SciTec for approximately $855 million in cash and stock as part of efforts to expand its responsive launch, ground and orbit mission services for defense and space customers. In a news release published Sunday, Firefly Aerospace said it expects the acquisition to close by the end of 2025, subject...
OneOmega has secured a $160 million contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to provide information assurance and support services involving tasks that ensure compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework. Learn about the latest in U.S. homeland security programs, efforts and strategic initiatives at the 2025...
DOD’s space enterprise continues to evolve its acquisition strategy culture by cancelling contracts for poor performance and emphasizing delivering critical warfighting capability, not future promises, Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy said Thursday at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Summit. Purdy, the acting assistant secretary of...
Xcelerate Solutions has welcomed Doug Kollme as chief financial officer. Kollme, who announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post on Thursday, joined Xcelerate with over a decade of experience as CFO of high-growth technology and services companies. Who Is Doug Kollme? The executive most recently served as CFO of Iron Bow Technologies. He also held...
