Government technology firm SMX has appointed Michael Lehr, an aerospace and defense industry veteran, as senior vice president of space and intel. In a LinkedIn post published Wednesday, SMX said Lehr brings to the company over three decades of experience driving organizational and P&L growth through the delivery of mission-critical platforms ac...
MacLean Engineering & Applied Technologies, or METECS, will provide simulation and advanced software services to NASA under a potential five-year, $150 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quality contract. The Simulation and Advanced Software Services II contract work will support space-based vehicle models and robotic manipulator systems; hu...
Parsons has acquired Chesapeake Technology International, a Bluestone Investment Partners portfolio company, for approximately $89 million as part of a push to expand its electromagnetic warfare and all-domain offerings for the U.S. defense market. Parsons said Tuesday the transaction aligns with its strategy of broadening its portfolio of critical ...
Boeing has announced the appointment of Jesus “Jay” Malave as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 15. Malave will replace current CFO Brian West, who will become a senior adviser to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and assist with the upcoming CFO leadership transition. Who Is Jesus “Jay”...
AI technologies such as generative AI could help small GovCons improve efficiency in light of weak growth forecasts, according to a Deltek executive. The Deltek Clarity 2025: Government Contracting Industry Study found that small GovCons are negative on future growth in the U.S. and could take drastic measures such as consolidation or divestiture i...
Cybersecurity company Forescout Technologies has promoted seasoned sales leader Rob Amezcua to chief revenue officer and hired marketing professional Joe Malenfant as vice president of product marketing. In a statement published Tuesday, Forescout CEO Barry Mainz said the leadership appointments will help the company’s customers stay ahead of ...
Science Applications International Corp. will support the U.S. Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities in prototyping warfighting capabilities under a five-year, $928 million Hyper-Innovative Operational Prototype Engineering 2.0 contract. Air and space defense is a critical component of national security and is becoming increasingl...
A bill sponsored by Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Ind., and endorsed by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Ark., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., that aims to modernize and enhance the United States’ missile defense capabilities was introduced on Tuesday. Messmer’s website says the Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent Nuclear Destruction and Other Missile...
Defense IT platforms provider Atlas Technologies has appointed KC Wilberg, a more than two-decade federal government contracting industry veteran, as chief operating officer. Atlas Tech said Tuesday Wilberg will oversee initiatives to refine business strategy, improve mission delivery in support of federal customers and optimize the company’s ...
Strategic investment firm Casa del Fuego Family Office and Trust has acquired Digital Global Systems, a provider of patented spectrum optimization technologies, in a stock purchase transaction valued at $5 billion. DGS said Monday it will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Case del Fuego with its executive leadership team remaining in place. Th...
