At the much-discussed current “strategic inflection point” the U.S. finds itself — considering geopolitical disturbances like the war in Ukraine and competition from the ‘pacing threat’ of China — achieving “cost-effective mass” is the most effective strategy for deterrence, argues Melissa Dalton, under secretary of the U.S. Air For...
Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has received a $1.46 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy for nine E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft and related support. The Department of Defense said Friday the award covers four aircraft for the Navy and five for Japan, and is expected to wrap up by March 2029. In March 2023, the...
Textron (NYSE: TXT) has secured a $312.4 million U.S. Navy contract modification for materials and recurring and non-recurring activities in support of Ship-to-Shore Connector platform development. The Department of Defense said Thursday 35 percent of Textron Systems’ contract work for up to nine Landing Craft Air Cushion 100 Class boats will ...
The U.S. Army has started soliciting information on potential industry sources that could provide information technology and business management support services for the military branch worldwide. According to a sources sought notice published Thursday, Army Contracting Command plans to award a potential five-year, $99 million indefinite-delivery/in...
Cybersecurity company Tenable (NASDAQ: TENB) has established a public sector advisory board for the U.S. market, with the aim of ensuring industry support for public sector efforts to shield U.S. critical infrastructure from cybersecurity threats. Tenable Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs James Hayes said in a statement Thursday, &#...
Some of the top U.S. Navy decision makers and naval experts will gather on Aug. 15 at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Navy Summit to discuss what’s on the horizon for the Navy. Among the esteemed speakers participating in the event is the Honorable Nickolas Guertin, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition....
Dr. Timothy Grayson understands how to leverage complex technology to deliver actionable solutions for warfighters. The seasoned technologist has gained experience in the public and private sectors, at major government contracting companies and big defense and intelligence agencies alike. Dr. Grayson is a proven program manager who is not only ...
Nakupuna Consulting has secured a potential seven-year, $370 million contract from the U.S. Army to integrate new functionality into a military human resources and payroll system. The Department of Defense said Friday Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland received five offers through an internet solicitation for the cost-pl...
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company, has received a U.S. Army contract modification worth $251.5 million for UH-60M aircraft delivery. The Department of Defense said Thursday Sikorsky will perform contract work at its Stratford, Connecticut location until June 30, 2027, the award’s estimated completion date. The full contract modif...
The U.S. Army has started soliciting proposals for a potential three-year, $125 million contract to support a program that intends to provide turnkey classroom audio visual technology and sustainment services as part of efforts to maximize soldier training outcomes. According to a request for proposals published Thursday, Mission and Installation Co...
