Guided by Secretary Frank Kendall’s Seven Operational Imperatives – space order of battle, operationally focused advanced battle management systems, moving target engagement, tactical air dominance, resilient basing, global strike and readiness to deploy and fight – the U.S. Department of the Air Force is preparing to launch a number...
Conn Doherty, former vice president of strategic campaigns at Raytheon Intelligence & Space, has been appointed to vice president and general manager roles at Collins Aerospace. Doherty announced his new post Monday on LinkedIn and will be responsible for Collins Aerospace’s battlespace management command and control and autonomy platforms...
The U.S. Air Force made a $5.5 billion modification to an existing deal with Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX (NYSE: RTX), for the sustainment of F-117 aircraft engines. The award increases the value of the project to $8 billion and extends the expected completion date to September 2027, the Department of Defense said...
Kevin Toner, former managing director of treasury, economics and commerce at Mitre, has been elevated to the role of vice president of the organization’s Center for Government Effectiveness and Modernization. He will lead the team that supports work programs and emerging technologies under the federally funded Center for Enterprise Modernizati...
The federal government allocates substantial financial services amounting to millions and even billions of dollars to procure a diverse range of services encompassing defense, weaponry, healthcare, cybersecurity, space missions, and more. Federal agencies enter into contracts with private companies that offer these specialized services to accomplish...
Shea Ferring was elevated to the role of chief technology officer at Firefly Aerospace, where he recently served as senior vice president of engineering responsible for leading its four key launch vehicle product activities. In a LinkedIn post Wednesday, the AE Industrial Partners portfolio company highlighted Ferring’s contribution to the Fir...
SkillStorm has proposed three steps public and private organizations should take to address the potential “technical skills shortage tsunami” by 2030 and one of the measures is allowing for more knowledge and skills-based professions that do not require a college degree. Organizations should recognize and accept potential candidates’ years of ...
Michael Parker, vice president of business development at Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), said government leaders looking to address the talent gap and meet missions should invest in technologies. “With the right investment in technology and talent, leaders can manage through the current challenges and achieve a posture where positive change is a constant...
The Department of the Navy has recognized the need for modernization and is working tirelessly to ensure that its forces are properly equipped for today’s constantly evolving battlespace. Informed by both Department of Defense-wide and internal strategies, the DON is taking major steps toward a future-ready fleet. For Rear Adm. Fred...
Tony Calderon, formerly a chief financial officer within Raytheon Intelligence & Space, has been appointed vice president of finance for the integrated mission systems unit at L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX). He announced his new position in a LinkedIn post published Sunday and will oversee the financial performance of an organization that off...
