By Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International We are at a crucial juncture in the annals of technical history. Throughout decades of writing, lecturing, teaching and consulting on emerging technologies, I have observed cycles of invention transform companies, governments and society. The current frontier—a synthesis of artificial i...
Technology company Kagwerks and DTC North America have appointed Aydin Mohtashamian, a more than two-decade defense technology industry executive, as president. Kagwerks said Tuesday Mohtashamian brings to the role over 20 years of experience in integrated sensing, defense tech, unmanned aircraft systems and C5ISR platforms with a strong background ...
Sabel Systems Technology Solutions has acquired Centil as part of a push to reinforce its digital engineering capabilities and broaden its ability to support defense and commercial space missions. Sabel said Tuesday the transaction marks its second acquisition since Sagewind Capital made a majority investment in the company in October. Expanding Dig...
By Susan Mitchell, chief services officer at NeoSystems Whether associated with national, state or local entities, new government contractors face numerous compliance-related obligations that may initially seem overwhelming. One of the best options is to behave proactively from the start, so affected individuals can take all necessary steps promptly...
NASA’s Johnson Space Center has released a sources sought notice to solicit industry feedback for potential contractors capable of fulfilling the requirements of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services, or CLPS, 2.0 contract. What Is Commercial Lunar Payload Services 2.0 Contract? According to the request for information published Monday on...
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded radar modernization contracts to RTX and Indra as part of efforts to build a new, modernized air traffic control system by the end of 2028. Why Is FAA Modernizing Air Traffic Control System? The radar system replacement program aims to replace decades-old surveillance systems that form t...
The Internal Revenue Service has awarded ID.me a blanket purchase agreement under the General Services Administration’s Federal Supply Schedule for identity verification and authentication products and services. The agreement is valued at up to $1 billion with an ordering completion date of Dec. 29, 2030, according to a notice on the Federal P...
L3Harris Technologies has agreed to sell a controlling stake in its space propulsion and power systems business to private equity firm AE Industrial Partners in a deal valued at $845 million. Under the agreement, L3Harris will retain an approximately 40 percent ownership interest in the business, while its RS-25 rocket engine program will remain out...
By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond CMMC Phase 1 officially began on November 10, 2025, but many defense contractors are still unsure if they’re fully ready for it. The confusion is understandable considering the years of delays and evolving requirements. Adding to the pressure, major defense primes like Lockheed Martin, B...
Arlington Capital Partners has announced the sale of Stellant Systems, a manufacturer of radio frequency and microwave amplification products, to aircraft components supplier TransDigm Group for $960 million. Arlington said Wednesday that it expects the acquisition to close in 2026. What Is Stellant Systems? Stellant Systems was established in 2021,...
