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 ...
Science Applications International Corp. has appointed Josh Sorkin, most recently senior vice president, as chief innovation officer for its Navy business group. In a LinkedIn post published Tuesday, Barbara Supplee, executive VP of Navy business group at SAIC, said Sorkin will also lead Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and U.S. Marine Corp...
Crimson Phoenix has acquired Blackspoke to expand its capabilities in artificial intelligence-powered data labeling and geospatial intelligence. The Godspeed Capital Management-backed company said Tuesday the acquisition will enable it to drive innovation in critical areas and add to its portfolio prime contracts with the National Geospatial-Intelli...
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€...
Investment banking firm Evercore has issued its January report, highlighting the market performances of several U.S. defense and government services companies. The monthly update released by the firm’s aerospace, defense and government services team shows the enterprise and equity values, share performances and operating metrics of several U.S...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended slightly higher on Friday at $4,830.86 (+0.05%), although it still lost -0.73% for the week. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, is off to a rough start in 2025 and is down -0.14% year-to-date. Wall Street reopened after the Day of Mourning, but the...
Modern Technology Solutions Inc. has received a potential five-year, $99.9 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to perform prototyping work and deliver processes for space command and control. The Department of Defense said Friday Space Systems Command awarded the sole-source, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract as part of the third phase of the Smal...
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $333.3 million contract to produce Standard Missile-6, including spares and round design agents. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the effort to $908.1 million, the Department of Defense said. Navy Contract Scope The SM-6 missiles and e...
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...
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...
