Ray Fitzgerald has been appointed senior vice president of strategy for the intelligence, surveillance reconnaissance, aviation and security, or IAS, business area at SNC. The global aerospace and national security company said Thursday Fitzgerald will lead the business development, strategic planning, capture management and technology dev...
2024 was a banner year for the Department of Defense’s mission to erect and proliferate an interoperable information-sharing system throughout its services, in the many locations they operate and on the litany of tools they use. This undertaking, dubbed Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control, reached what Deputy Secretary of Defense an...
Global supply chains were thrown into the spotlight in 2020 when Covid sparked massive disruptions. Now, focus on supply chains has taken a new shape as the U.S. shifts its priorities to cybersecurity, global competition and more. GovCon Wire spoke with two Chertoff Group leaders — CEO and Co-Founder Chad Sweet and Michele Iversen,...
5G networks provide a potentially more covert foundation for military communications because they use a greater range of the electromagnetic spectrum than other comms systems. With 5G, users tap into the millimeter wave in the tens of gigahertz, the Department of Defense’s Dr. Thomas Rondeau told Federal News Network, while futureG (the ...
Quantum computing is no longer just a theoretical pursuit or the domain of research labs. It has rapidly emerged as a transformative technology poised to revolutionize industries around the globe. Within the defense sector, its potential is both astounding and imperative. Quantum’s applications in national security promise to reshape operation...
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...
