The federal landscape is constantly shifting due to technological breakthroughs, modernization needs, leadership change-overs and emerging priorities. This is never more true than at the beginning of a new presidential administration, and 2025 is sure to be a transformational and pivotal year in determining how the remainder of this decade and beyon...
Mastercard has completed its purchase of threat intelligence company Recorded Future in a transaction that expands its portfolio of cybersecurity services with the addition of the latter’s artificial intelligence-powered analytics and threat intelligence capabilities. “As the world becomes more digitized, there’s an increased focus on ...
For professionals navigating the complex government contracting industry, staying informed has never been more critical. Whether you’re tracking the latest contract awards, anticipating emerging technologies or keeping up with the latest executive moves, having a reliable source of information is essential. This is where GovCon Wire comes in — a...
The State Department has approved Egypt’s three foreign military sales requests worth approximately $5.3 billion combined for Abrams tank refurbishment, Hellfire AGM-114R missiles, Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems, or APKWS, and related equipment and support services. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday it has already not...
Every year, the Baird Defense & Government Conference is awash in familiar faces and important figures in the government contracting industry. It’s among the highest concentrations of Wash100 Award winners as you’ll see in one place—and one such recipient is Ultra Intelligence & Communications CEO Jon Rucker, who we interviewed on the...
LiDAR, or light detection and ranging, has emerged as a pivotal technology in various industries, offering unparalleled precision in mapping and imaging. However, its strategic use in military applications and critical infrastructure has raised significant concerns regarding national security, particularly as adversarial nations like China adva...
Textron’s Bell subsidiary has received a potential five-year, $557 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide spares, repair and logistics support for rotors and drive components of the service branch’s H-1 light attack helicopter fleet. The Department of Defense said Thursday work will occur in Fort Worth, Texas, and Cherry Point, North Car...
The Senate voted 85-14 on Wednesday to pass a defense bill that would authorize $895.2 billion in fiscal year 2025 funding for national defense. The Senate Armed Services Committee said Wednesday the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, would authorize $849.9 billion for the Department of Defense and $33.3 billion for the Department...
Until surprisingly recently, U.S. state and local governments have had a limited awareness of populations and demographics; it’s unclear who lives where and especially what their health needs might be. This becomes glaringly apparent when a weather disaster hits. When Hurricane Sandy pummeled the northeast in 2012, followed by several other disast...
Current events are changing and shaping the military health landscape. From the global pandemic to increasingly contested environments, military branches are considering a wide range of emerging factors as they look to advance military health. GovCon Wire sat down with Corey Hastings, chief financial officer at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation f...
