Boeing has won a potential $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force to build and produce four space vehicles for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications, or ESS, program. Space Force’s Evolved Strategic Satcom Program The company said Thursday the ESS program is the space-based component of the U.S. nuclear command, control and c...
Boeing has named Stephen Parker as the permanent CEO of its defense, space and security business. Parker’s appointment comes after serving as interim leader of the Boeing business unit since September 2024. Who Is Stephen Parker? Parker was previously BDS’s chief operating officer, overseeing business operations that include quality, man...
Parsons has acquired Chesapeake Technology International, a Bluestone Investment Partners portfolio company, for approximately $89 million as part of a push to expand its electromagnetic warfare and all-domain offerings for the U.S. defense market. Parsons said Tuesday the transaction aligns with its strategy of broadening its portfolio of critical ...
The Department of Homeland Security has decided to cancel the FirstSource III and PACTS III contract vehicles for IT support and professional services, respectively, in alignment with recent executive orders. In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to consolidate federal procurement of goods and services within the General Se...
Bethesda, Maryland-based Emagine IT has appointed Cedric Sims, a more than 25-year public sector leader, as CEO. In this capacity, Sims will oversee efforts to help deepen EIT’s commitment to plug-and-play innovation, mission-aligned delivery and operational efficiency in support of federal IT customers. EIT has provided secure, scalable platf...
Boeing has announced the appointment of Jesus “Jay” Malave as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 15. Malave will replace current CFO Brian West, who will become a senior adviser to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and assist with the upcoming CFO leadership transition. Who Is Jesus “Jay”...
AI technologies such as generative AI could help small GovCons improve efficiency in light of weak growth forecasts, according to a Deltek executive. The Deltek Clarity 2025: Government Contracting Industry Study found that small GovCons are negative on future growth in the U.S. and could take drastic measures such as consolidation or divestiture i...
Science Applications International Corp. will support the U.S. Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities in prototyping warfighting capabilities under a five-year, $928 million Hyper-Innovative Operational Prototype Engineering 2.0 contract. Air and space defense is a critical component of national security and is becoming increasingl...
A bill sponsored by Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Ind., and endorsed by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Ark., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., that aims to modernize and enhance the United States’ missile defense capabilities was introduced on Tuesday. Messmer’s website says the Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent Nuclear Destruction and Other Missile...
SpyCloud has named Phil Fuster as vice president of government sales, responsible for navigating the complexities of federal, state and local government procurement to drive significant revenue growth and forge strategic partnerships and overseeing the overall strategy and execution of our public sector sales efforts. Fuster, who has over three deca...
