Systems Planning & Analysis has acquired Group W, a Vienna, Virginia–based data science and defense analytics firm specializing in modeling, simulation and wargaming support for the Department of Defense. What Does the Acquisition Involve? The acquisition brings together two providers of defense analytical tools and expertise that support U.S....
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 U.S. Coast Guard is preparing to recompete a major information technology services contract valued at more than $100 million to support its Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The forthcoming solicitation, titled Information Systems Division Professional Services, is expected to be released on March 30, 2026, with an awa...
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 Missile Defense Agency has issued a request for proposals for its Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle valued at up to $151 billion. Through SHIELD, the MDA aims to develop continuous, layered protection against air, missiles, space, cyber and hybrid threats,...
ASRC Builders-Caddell has secured a $290.3 million contract from the U.S. Army to construct the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has obligated $110.9 million in fiscal year 2025 military construction funds at the time of the award, the Department of Defense said...
The Federal Communications Commission has approved SES’s proposed $3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat. FCC said Friday the approval of the proposed transaction builds on its efforts to promote the delivery of satellite services to the public. The commission added that it expects the planned deal to establish a “more vigorous multi-orbit...
Senior Department of Defense officials and military leaders released on Thursday DOD’s $961.6 billion fiscal year 2026 proposed budget, which includes $848.3 billion in discretionary funding and $113.3 billion in mandatory funding through congressional reconciliation, DOD News reported. “This historic defense budget prioritizes strengthe...
The Professional Services Council has promoted Stephanie Kostro, acting president of PSC, to president and appointed Steve Harris, a seasoned federal leader, as vice president for defense and intelligence. PSC said Thursday Kostro will provide strategic direction to PSC and its industry engagement and advocacy efforts amid evolving federal prioritie...
SAIC saw its fiscal year 2026 first-quarter revenue increase 2 percent to $1.88 billion and reported Q1 net bookings of approximately $2.4 billion with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3. In an earnings statement published Monday, the Reston, Virginia-based government technology services contractor said it ended the first quarter with an estimated total ba...
