CACI International has secured a potential five-year, $231 million task order from the Naval Information Warfare Center, or NIWC, Atlantic to continue providing tactical satellite communications support for U.S. Special Operations Command, or USSOCOM. As CACI continues to support mission-critical satcom support for special operations forces, militar...
Karman Space & Defense has named longtime Lockheed Martin executive Doug Laurendeau chief growth officer, bringing decades of strategy and business development experience to support the company’s expansion across space and defense markets. The company said Thursday Laurendeau will join its senior leadership team on May 6, succeeding Stepha...
By Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International and one of Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Experts We are living in a new emerging tech era. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced materials, robotics, cutting-edge medical sciences, space-based innovations and new computer paradigms like neuromorphic and edge architectures are...
latter’sRocket Lab announced Tuesday it has completed the acquisition of Mynaric, a laser-optical communications terminal provider, in a $155.3 million transaction aimed at scaling production of satellite laser communications technology for government and commercial constellations. The deal brings Mynaric’s capabilities in-house as Rocke...
Federal agencies are rapidly scaling artificial intelligence to modernize operations, enhance decision-making and improve mission outcomes. From defense to diplomacy to infrastructure, AI is emerging as a foundational pillar of digital transformation strategies across government. These advancements will take center stage at Potomac Officers ClubR...
Lockheed Martin is significantly expanding its investment in emerging defense technologies by increasing the capacity of its venture capital arm from $400 million to $1 billion. Why Is Lockheed Martin Expanding Its Venture Fund? The company said Tuesday that the investment marks a 250 percent increase, the largest boost since the fund was estab...
Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a five-year, $150 million contract to provide sustaining engineering and program management, or SEPM, services for the T-6 Texan II trainer aircraft fleet. Register today for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 to hear from Department of the Air Force Vice Chief of Sta...
Merlin, an aerospace and defense technology company, has appointed former PsiQuantum executive Mark Brunner as chief revenue officer. What Will Mark Brunner Oversee? The Boston-based company said Monday Brunner will spearhead the development and implementation of its global revenue strategy as it expands its autonomous flight pla...
Fortreum has acquired Kovr.AI, an AI-native cybersecurity compliance platform, to combine automated compliance capabilities with independent assessment services for federal and regulated industry customers. Fortreum said Monday the deal brings together its role as an authorized assessor for programs such as the Federal Risk and Authorization Managem...
The Department of the Navy is seeking industry input on services supporting the In-Service Engineering Activity Naval Enterprise Networks, or ISEA NEN, program. Register today for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 to hear from senior Navy leaders and industry executives on how emerging technologies, modernization eff...
