The U.S. Department of Agriculture has partnered with Palantir Technologies under a $300 million blanket purchase agreement, or BPA, to support the National Farm Security Action Plan and enhance service delivery to U.S. farmers. What Does the USDA-Palantir Agreement Cover? The agreement focuses on reinforcing farm security and enhancing pr...
Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao has been named acting secretary following the departure of John Phelan. Cao and Phelan are both 2026 Wash100 awardees. The latest leadership transition at the Navy comes at a pivotal time as the service advances major initiatives tied to maritime dominance and acquisition reform. These priorities are expected to take...
As cybersecurity requirements continue to evolve across the federal landscape, government contractors are facing an increasingly complex web of frameworks, certifications and compliance mandates. From CMMC to NIST standards and FedRAMP, understanding how these requirements intersect is becoming essential for security and business survival alike. Mic...
Federal agencies are rapidly scaling artificial intelligence to modernize operations, enhance decision-making and improve mission outcomes. From defense to diplomacy to infrastructure, AI is emerging as a foundational pillar of digital transformation strategies across government. These advancements will take center stage at Potomac Officers ClubR...
IT services integrator 22nd Century Technologies has promoted Richard Forsht, an IT and telecommunications leader, to senior vice president of federal services and named him head of the newly formed 22nd Century Networks. As organizations like 22nd Century Technologies advance leadership and capabilities in areas such as AI and next-generation netwo...
Understanding how organizations can prepare for a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, assessment often starts with structured road maps and well-defined compliance plans. Yet, many government contractors still fall behind schedule as execution progresses. Even experienced organizations tend to underestimate the operational complexit...
LMI has been awarded a $100 million Small Business Innovation Research Phase III indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to support life cycle logistics and readiness sustainment efforts for the U.S. Space Force. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit, set for July 30 and supported by event sponsor LMI, will c...
Performance Drone Works has raised more than $110 million in a Series B financing round to scale military drone production, strengthen engineering capabilities, expand product offerings and support future growth initiatives and other strategic programs. The latest funding round reflects continued investment activity across the defense technology and...
Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies are helping develop software for the potential $185 billion Golden Dome next-generation missile defense shield, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The companies are part of an industry consortium working to deliver a command-and-control platform that would process data from disparate sources and en...
Kratos Technology & Training Solutions has secured a $446.8 million other transaction authority agreement to support launch and operations for the U.S. Space Force’s Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking, or MWT, program in medium Earth orbit. The advancements highlighted in the Space Force’s latest missile warning and tracking effo...
