The Next Generation Air Dominance initiative is a major U.S. Air Force effort to create a sixth-generation “family of systems” that will supplant its current fleet of F-22 Raptor aircraft. Though many program specifics are still shrouded in secrecy, it is one of the service branch’s highest priorities. It is also a notable portion of...
In 2022, LMI underwent a significant organizational shift as it entered the for-profit arena after six decades as a federally funded research and development center. Now, two years later, Executive Mosaic spoke with LMI CEO Doug Wagoner to learn more about the company’s growth strategy, M&A opportunities, and core values as LMI taps into its...
By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond Those familiar with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, especially its updated 2.0 version, know that its most significant shift from earlier Department of Defense cybersecurity efforts lies in the introduction of a tiered certification process. Unlike past standards, such as NIST SP...
Brent Pugh, a more than 20-year aerospace and defense industry executive, has joined information technology services provider Red River as chief financial officer. He most recently served as CFO at CAE‘s defense and security business and oversaw the organization’s over 6,000 employees, Red River said Monday. Red River CEO Brian Roach said Pu...
By Nancy Patel, General Manager of Commercial at Unison Risk realization based on cost overruns is a common theme across the globe in the modern era. The U.S. Department of Defense, the U.K. Ministry of Defence and many agencies and departments across the globe have made news with consistent issues, incorrectly forecasting program costs, leading to...
Veronica Daigle, former assistant secretary for readiness at the Department of Defense, has joined venture capital firm Red Cell Partners as a partner and president of the national security practice. She will oversee the development and implementation of the McLean, Virginia-based firm’s national security strategy and partner with entrepreneur...
U.S. Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, director of the National Security Agency and commander of U.S. Cyber Command, is among the recipients of the 2024 Wash100 Award, joining a league of outstanding government contracting leaders. This is Haugh’s first time to be inducted into Executive Mosaic’s annual roster and the award recognizes his leader...
Tria Federal is a leading middle-market government contractor that is making its mark providing digital lifecycle information technology services for federal health, defense and public safety clients. Formed through the merger of three smaller companies, it’s about to celebrate its second year of business. We wanted to learn more about the organiz...
In the challenging environment of space, “nuclear answers the mail on some serious operational problems,” according to Michael Smith, nuclear portfolio lead for operational energy-innovation within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. During a panel discussion at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Space...
McLean, Virginia-based Iridium Communications (Nasdaq: IRDM) has agreed to purchase Satelles for approximately $115 million as part of efforts to expand its portfolio of assured positioning navigation and timing services. Satelles is a Reston, Virginia-based provider of satellite-based time and location services that work to complement and safeguard...
