The State Department has cleared Australia’s request to buy heavy armored combat systems, related equipment and services through a potential $1.685 billion foreign military sales agreement. The proposed FMS deal includes M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks, M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles, M1074 Joint Assault Bridges and M88A2 Hercules combat reco...
GovCon Expert Chuck Brooks, a highly esteemed leader to the cybersecurity and government contracting (GovCon) sectors as well as an influential member of Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Expert program, has released his latest article with the program. Previously, Brooks discussed the details in understanding cybersecurity in our sector, its massive capa...
Executive Mosaic is honored to announce that Todd Probert, president of National Security and Innovative Solutions (NSIS) for CACI International, has been named a recipient of the 2021 Wash100 Award for his leadership and vision to advance military capabilities for the modern-day warfighter as well as drive technical capabilities to protect and inno...
Michael Koroluk, former chief growth officer at Firebird Analytical Solutions & Technologies, has been appointed director of business development at Noblis‘ homeland security segment. Noblis said Tuesday that Koroluk will oversee strategic efforts to expand Noblis’ portfolio and address customers’ evolving requirements in his n...
Executive Mosaic is honored to announce Tony Frazier, executive vice president of Global Field Operations at Maxar Technologies, as a recipient of the 2021 Wash100 Award. This marks the fifth time that Frazier has received the most prestigious award in all of government contracting (GovCon). His leadership in helping defense and intelligence custome...
Rachelle Henderson chief information officer (CIO) of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently discussed modernization efforts, priorities and challenges that support national security initiatives during Potomac Officers Club’s 2021 Border Protection Innovations and Technology Forum....
THIS WEEK’S TOP 10 MOST POPULAR STORIES View Weekly Contract Awards Holicity, Astra Enter Into Merger Agreement; Chris Kemp Quoted Astra has agreed to merge with Holicity in a deal that would also transform the small satellite launch services provider into a publicly traded company. Alameda, California-based Astra said the transaction implies ...
Alejandro Mayorkas, former deputy secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, was sworn in as DHS secretary Tuesday shortly after a 56-43 confirmation vote by the Senate. He became the first immigrant to hold the No. 1 position at the department, DHS said Tuesday....
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has continually worked to identify, adapt and deliver innovative and disruptive commercial technology solutions to enhance safety and effectiveness to maintain a competitive edge. During Potomac Officers Club’s 2021 Border Protection Innovations and Technology Forum, Rachelle Henderson, chief informatio...
Chris DeRusha, a cybersecurity executive with experience supporting federal, state and private sector security programs, has been appointed by the Biden administration as federal chief information security officer, Nextgov reported Tuesday. DeRusha served as a member of the technology strategy and delivery team within the Biden-Harris transition tea...
