MTX Group, a global technology consulting firm, has expanded its footprint in the artificial intelligence and cybersecurity sectors with the company’s acquisition of VerifyID.ai, a digital identity verification platform serving government clients. According to an MTX press release issued Wednesday, the integration of VerifyID.ai to its product...
Lockheed Martin reported $18.6 billion in fiscal 2025 third-quarter sales, up 9 percent from $17.1 billion in the same period last year, a record backlog of $179 billion and Q3 net earnings of $1.6 billion, or $6.95 per share. In an earnings release published Tuesday, the Bethesda, Maryland-based aerospace and defense contractor said it returned...
The U.S. Army has awarded Allison Transmission a $97 million contract to supply new and upgraded transmissions, transmission kits and related technical support for the Abrams main battle tank program. Long-Term Partner in Abrams Modernization Allison’s X1100 cross-drive transmission has been a core component of the Abrams platform since its in...
Amy Gilliland, president of General Dynamics Information Technology, has accepted her 2025 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson, marking her eighth consecutive recognition as one of the most influential leaders in the government contracting sector. Gilliland’s latest Wash100 win honors her exceptional leadership and strate...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is taking decisive steps to strengthen America’s digital defenses, emphasizing innovation, efficiency and collaboration with industry and state partners. Since her confirmation in January, Noem, a 2025 Wash100 Award winner, has focused on aligning the Department of Homeland Security and its Cybersecuri...
The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, has awarded Saab the potential $267.3 million Surface Movement Radar Model 4, Replacement for Airport Surface Detection Equipment Model 3 Surface Movement Radar contract. Surface Movement Radar Model 4 Contract Scope According to the award notice published Wednesday on SAM.gov, Saab was awarded the c...
Lockheed Martin will produce and support the deployment of Trident II ballistic missiles for the U.S. Navy and foreign military sales customers, the United Kingdom. Challenges surrounding foreign military sales, including delays and bureaucracy, will be one of the major topics that will be addressed at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon I...
The Department of State has cleared a potential $1.75 billion foreign military sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Canada, with Lockheed Martin designated as the principal contractor. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday that it had already submitted the required certification to Congress. The Potomac Officers Cl...
By Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International The White House’s recent announcement placing quantum science and artificial intelligence at the top of federal research and development priorities for fiscal year 2027 represents more than a policy shift. It signals a recognition that these two technologies will define the nex...
By Chris Burton, executive vice president of experiences and design at Sign In Solutions On any given day, a government contracting firm’s visitor list could range from maintenance workers, subcontractors and customers to business partners, federal officials and foreign nationals, each presenting unique risks and fresh compliance challenges fo...
