Data Machines has acquired Goforth Scientific to strengthen its commitment to delivering innovative platforms to the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. In a statement published Tuesday, Data Machines CEO Matt Quinn said the acquisition marks a pivotal step in the company’s growth strategy. “By uniting our capabilities, we ...
By Dante Ricci, Global Marketing Team Lead for Services, Financial Services and Public Services Industries at SAP While the idea of boosting government efficiency is enjoying a moment in the political spotlight, it’s not inherently political. Who doesn’t want the U.S. government — or any other organization, be it a business or a nonprofit â€...
Much commotion was made online and in the media over the holiday season regarding reported sightings of unmanned aircraft in the U.S. airspace. In particular, a number of testimonies came from citizens in New Jersey spotting drones in the skies near Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle. In news conferences, the Department of Defens...
Anduril Industries has acquired Numerica’s radar and command and control businesses for an undisclosed sum to expand its portfolio of mission systems and air and missile defense capabilities. The California-based defense technology company said Thursday the acquisition provides it with access to the Numerica team’s expertise in sci...
The Department of Defense’s fiscal year 2025 budget request offers significant insights for government contractors seeking to align with the department’s priorities. With $143.2 billion allocated to research, development, test and evaluation, this budget emphasizes innovation, modernization and technological advancements aimed at strengtheni...
NewSpring Holdings-backed Xpect Solutions has acquired GovDefender to expand its digital transformation capabilities for federal law enforcement and national security customers. Xpect Solutions said Tuesday the transaction marks its first acquisition since being acquired by NewSpring in October 2024. Xpect will integrate GovDefender’s capabili...
Aaron Weis needs little introduction. The technology maven built a reputation through years spent as a chief information officer and business leader in the private sector at small and midsized companies, before becoming a senior advisor to the Department of Defense CIO in 2018. He had overseen technology divisions of multibillion-dollar organization...
There’s a common understanding at this point that quantum computing is ungraspable to the layman and possibly even to scientific experts. This very publication has spoken to leading minds in the field who admit that it’s difficult to pin down, its essence not able to be communicated sufficiently. Gil Herrera, research director at the Nation...
Boeing has secured a $615.8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for the full rate production of F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System. Boeing F-15 EPAWSS Contract Details The Department of Defense said Monday the fixed-price incentive, cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-reimbursable contract covers the purchase of Group A and Gr...
The U.S. government and its contractors are keenly focused on getting ahead of potentially devastating threats posed by polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, and by outdated critical infrastructure. Susannah Kerr, senior vice president and general manager of federal and environmental solutions at Jacobs, spoke with GovCon Wire about how the com...
