BWX Technologies has announced the appointment of Thomas Burns Jr. as president and program manager for the BWXT-led Savannah River Mission Completion joint venture. Burns, who currently serves as SRMC’s vice president and chief engineer, will assume his new roles on June 7, BWXT said Wednesday. Career Highlights Burns has nearly three decades...
The U.S. Navy has awarded contracts with a combined total of $2.65 billion to 17 companies for repair, maintenance and modernization services for Littoral Combat Ships homeported in San Diego, California. Gain valuable perspectives on the latest advancements in naval warfare from U.S. Navy leaders and experts. Register to join the Potomac...
By Kim Koster, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Unanet As 2025 unfolds, government contractors are embracing new opportunities and sharpening their strategies in a fast-moving market. Nearly a quarter describe the business outlook as very optimistic, and that optimism is rooted in real progress. Many firms are modernizing operations...
Private equity firm McNally Capital has made a strategic investment in Quiet Professionals to drive inorganic and organic growth in the national security sector and enable the latter to expand its capabilities in support of the Special Operations Forces community. Chicago-based McNally said Wednesday it partnered with Nio Advisors in the transaction...
The State Department has approved Bosnia and Herzegovina’s proposed foreign military sale of AW119Kx helicopters, related equipment and services. Scope of AW119Kx Helicopter Procurement The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday Bosnia and Herzegovina asked to purchase AW-119Kx helicopters along with the following: Qualification...
Amentum has named Max Shier, a cybersecurity executive, vice president and chief information security officer. Shier announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post published Monday. He brings to the technical and engineering services contractor nearly three decades of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity program development and implemen...
The Department of the Air Force has started seeking industry feedback for potential vendors for a potential $485 million Cyber Operations Formal Training Support, or CyOFTS, III contract. CyOFTS III Contract Scope and Details According to the request for proposal posted on SAM.gov Monday, the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract cov...
A unit of British multinational BAE Systems’ U.S. subsidiary will support on-demand operational needs of U.S. Navy manned and unmanned airborne systems under a $138.5 million contract. The Navy tapped BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services to provide a range of support services, including engineering services, installation enginee...
Ricardo Defense has changed its name to Detroit Defense as part of a rebranding initiative to reflect its increasing focus on defense innovation, systems integration, digital logistics and mission readiness. The rebranding comes after Proteus Enterprises and Gladstone Investment completed their acquisition of Ricardo Defense in December. “Havi...
The U.S. Navy plans to raise the ceiling price of the fifth iteration of the Fielded Training Systems Support multiple-award contract, or FTSS V MAC, by approximately $720 million to enable the government to meet immediate fleet requirements and demand for training maintenance and instruction until a follow-on contract is awarded. In line with the...
