The Department of State has approved the possible foreign military sale of F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jets and EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft support to the government of Australia for $2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Boeing, which manufactures the military planes, will serve as the principal contractor of...
Cincinnati-based Cryptic Vector has appointed John Fant, a business development and operations executive, as chief growth officer. In a statement published June 9, Cryptic Vector CEO Sean Olding said Fant is a key addition to the company given his extensive experience in driving growth. “With John on board, we are well-positioned to expand our...
General Dynamics’ information technology business unit has secured a potential five-year, $396 million contract to support the Special Operations Forces under the U.S. Special Operations Command. Work under the contract includes providing well-integrated, flexible and adaptable enterprise IT services in response to the SOF’s need for mod...
Former Boeing executive Ann Stevens is now the chief strategy officer of ASRC Federal. In a press release published on Thursday, ASRC Federal said Stevens has established her reputation for solving complex technical challenges and using unique capabilities, which will help continue to differentiate and drive growth across the enterprise. StevensR...
The State Department has approved the Netherlands’ foreign military sales request worth about $215 million for AGM-179A joint air-to-ground missiles, or JAGM, and related equipment and support services. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday Lockheed Martin will be the principal contractor in the proposed FMS deal, which seeks t...
Highlight Technologies has earned a spot on the Tradewinds Artificial Intelligence Talent Contract Support Basic Ordering Agreements, or BOA, a multiple-award agreement with a potential value of $249 million if all options are exercised. AI Talent Contract Scope The Fairfax, Virginia-based company said Wednesday the AI Talent BOA has a five-yea...
Sierra Space has launched its defense business focused on supporting national security programs through its satellite and spacecraft systems technology. The company said Wednesday Erik Daehler, vice president of defense, satellites and spacecraft systems at Sierra Space, will oversee Sierra Space Defense. Daehler said the mission-focused organizatio...
The U.S. Army has awarded 18 companies positions on a $3 billion firm-fixed-price contract for acquiring energy and water conservation services and reducing energy and water consumption, associated utility costs, and energy and water-related operation and maintenance costs. Learn more about the service branch’s most urgent priorities and...
Government technology firm SMX has appointed Scott Barr, a federal contracting industry veteran, as chief operating officer. In this capacity, Barr will join the SMX executive leadership team and work with the CEO on strategic initiatives to accelerate growth, scale delivery capabilities, optimize operational performance, and ensure mission-focused ...
Alpha Omega has appointed Rajiv Gidadhubli as chief artificial intelligence transformation officer following the recent acquisition of Macro Solutions, where he was chief technology officer. In his new role, he will lead the enterprise-wide AI strategy to help government agencies adopt secure, ethical and impactful AI technologies, Alpha Omega said....
