The State Department has approved the request of the Japanese government to acquire advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and related equipment under a potential $293 million foreign military sales agreement. Raytheon Technologies‘ (NYSE: RTX) missile systems business will serve as the principal contractor for the possible FMS covering 150...
The State Department has approved Singapore’s request to purchase F-15 munitions, follow-on training and sustainment support and associated equipment from the U.S. government under a potential $630 million foreign military sales agreement. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday that no principal contractor is involved in the possi...
The State Department has approved the Dutch government’s request to buy from the U.S. government Patriot MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical ballistic missiles through a potential $1.22 billion foreign military sales agreement. Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) will serve as the prime contractor in the proposed transaction that covers tool...
The United Arab Emirates has asked to procure follow-on government and contractor support for C-17 military transport planes from the U.S. under a potential $980.4 million foreign military sales agreement cleared by the State Department. Boeing (NYSE: BA), which makes the C-17 airlifter, will serve as principal contractor for the renewal of aircraft...
The State Department has approved Norway’s request to purchase Raytheon Technologies-made (NYSE: RTX) AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile and related equipment from the U.S. government under a potential $950 million foreign military sales agreement. The Norwegian government wants to buy 205 AIM-120 D-series, 60 AIM-120 C-8 or D-series...
The Department of Defense has begun its search for a new executive who will succeed Michael Brown as director of the Defense Innovation Unit, which helps DOD speed up the adoption of commercial technologies to strengthen national security. Brown, a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, will step down from his role as DIU director once his...
Vince Vlasho, a senior managing director and defense portfolio lead for Accenture Federal Services (AFS), was recently presented his first Wash100 Award, the highest honor in government contracting (GovCon), by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a visit to the company’s office. Executive Mosaic recognizes Vince Vlasho as a 2022 Wash10...
In late February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine sparked drastic changes in the geopolitical landscape and challenged complex global relations. During the months since the war’s onset, and as the conflict continues to unfold, it’s clear that electronic and cyber warfare are playing a major role in military actions on both sides, and these...
Lt. Gen. Maria Barrett, commanding general of U.S. Army Cyber Command, is scheduled to headline a July 12 virtual forum to discuss how the service branch is working to advance its capabilities in the strategic digital environment. Barrett became the fifth top uniformed officer over ARCYBER in May and leads the Army organization responsible for...
Edward Anderson, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, has joined Sigma Defense Systems as vice president of maritime strategy. He will report to Sigma Defense CEO Matt Jones and oversee the company’s development efforts and strategy with a focus on connected networks and maritime matters, the company said Monday. Jones said Anderson brings to the...
