AI is revolutionizing how the Department of Homeland Security performs its core mission: protecting the nation from its adversaries. By integrating advanced AI tools into missions such as threat detection, cybersecurity, border security and emergency response, the DHS is enhancing its ability to anticipate, identify and counter adversarial actors in...
The big day for the Defense Department’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 effort is almost here. Specifically, that’s Nov. 10, when contracting officers can start inserting stringent cybersecurity requirements into DOD contracts. The phased rollout takes place with four parts over three years. In the first year, DOD contrac...
Leonardo DRS has announced a leadership transition that will see longtime executive John Baylouny become president and CEO, succeeding William Lynn, who will retire after 14 years leading the company. The leadership changes also include the election of Frances Fragos Townsend as chair of the board, Leonardo DRS said, noting that the developmen...
The Department of the Air Force has released a request for proposals for a multiple award construction contract, or MACC, for Morón Air Base in Spain. Air Force’s Multiple Award Construction Contract Scope According to the solicitation notice published Monday on SAM.gov, the competitive indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract ha...
The Coast Guard has always been one of the United States’ most technologically advanced armed services. With missions and responsibilities that span law enforcement and search and rescue to requirements to operate across the world, the USCG ensures it has the most cutting-edge technologies to execute its unique mission sets. As part of its ambitio...
AI promises to revolutionize both industry innovation and government contracting in the U.S. As such, the federal government is making unprecedented levels of investment in the technology and is creating extensive business opportunities for GovCons. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA, signed into law in July, allocates over $8 billion in AI fu...
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...
Travis Hite, vice president of innovation at Astrion, has assumed additional responsibilities as chief data officer at the defense and space technology company. Hite announced his new role at Astrion in a LinkedIn post published Tuesday. Advancing Astrion’s Unified Approach to Data & Digital Transformation “This new role builds on th...
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...
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded BI, a Boulder, Colorado-based electronic monitoring systems provider, a potential $1 billion contract to provide support services as part of the fifth iteration of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, or ISAP V. Join top government and industry leaders at the Potomac Officers Club’s ...
