Antenna Research Associates has appointed Jay Abendroth, a seasoned defense electronics executive, as chief growth officer to lead business development and growth strategy efforts in support of expanding defense mission requirements. The company said Wednesday Abendroth will work to strengthen strategic partnerships, deepen customer collaboration ac...
Empower AI has appointed Ryan Hopper as vice president and leader of its military services business unit as it continues to deliver artificial intelligence-enabled technology services that support federal and defense missions. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18 will bring together federal and GovCon lea...
X-Bow Systems has agreed to acquire Evolution Space to scale production of advanced solid rocket motors, or SRMs, and expand its hypersonic capabilities. The company said Tuesday the acquisition, expected to close in March or April, will support Department of War munitions and propulsion needs. “This strategic move is about answering our ...
Northrop Grumman has received a $225.1 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to develop and deliver training systems for the E-130J aircraft. As the Navy advances major modernization efforts like the E-130J Phoenix II program, industry and government leaders will continue shaping the future of maritime and strategic capabilities. These pr...
Sabel Systems Technology Solutions has appointed Stephen Vukovich, an IT implementation project manager, as interim senior vice president and president of its aerospace digital acceleration, or ADAx, business unit. In a LinkedIn post published Wednesday, the company said Vukovich assumes the role following the retirement of SVP Matthew Cho, who conc...
PsiQuantum has appointed Victor Peng, former president of Advanced Micro Devices, as interim CEO to lead the company’s shift toward large-scale deployment of its utility-scale quantum systems while a search for a permanent CEO is underway. Peng will succeed co-founder Jeremy O’Brien, who will transition to executive chairman to lead the ...
The Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting proposals for a potential $7.13 billion multiple-award contract to support the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program, or SEWIP. According to a notice posted on SAM.gov Monday, NAVSEA plans to conduct a full and open competition for the AN/SLQ-32(V) system’s full-rate production, design agent...
Hon. Emil Michael doesn’t like the term “valley of death.” Long used to describe the place where promising technology projects go to die between incubation and actually being implemented, it’s become an obstacle — almost a cliche — that the government contracting and tech communities have taken as a given. But at Potomac...
Data Systems Analysts appointed John Foley to succeed Frances Pierce as chairman of the board and CEO. The transition, effective Feb. 1, coincides with several other executive appointments, the company said Wednesday. Foley will oversee strategic growth, financial operations, contracts, procurement, IT and quality management. Pierce, who i...
Leidos has appointed Jason O’Connor as president of its intel sector, elevating a longtime company executive to lead classified programs supporting the U.S. intelligence community and defense customers. Who Is Jason O’Connor? O’Connor has more than 30 years of experience in federal contracting and technology leadership, according t...
