San Antonio-based Irys Technologies has acquired government information technology services contractor Diversified Technical Services Inc. for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to add defense industry customers and expand product offerings and market presence. DTSI provides software development, cybersecurity and related IT services to customers...
The State Department has approved a possible $271 million foreign military sale agreement with the South Korean government for F-35 munitions and related equipment. South Korea has requested to buy 39 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles along with tail kits, guidance sections, all-up rounds, bombs, munitions and spare and repair par...
Thales has closed its acquisition of Imperva, a San Mateo, California-headquartered cybersecurity software and services provider, in a move that made North America the second largest country of operations for the French multinational company. Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO of Thales, said in a statement published Monday, “The acquisition of t...
Well-versed in the defense and intelligence communities, Tom Lash spent almost two decades at SAIC in roles such as senior systems engineer, chief technology officer and vice president of operations. He then became a part of Leidos when it spun off from SAIC in 2013. At Leidos, he helped administer engineering integration for the storied...
Supercomputing provider PsiQuantum created its first-ever government advisory board to keep abreast of the latest quantum technologies and developments applicable to the sector. The new board includes Wash100 awardees Robert Sharp, former director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and Michele Flournoy, former undersecretary of defense ...
The healthcare sector is currently undergoing a revolution as it moves to implement new technologies and care strategies that have the potential to transform the ways these organizations operate. For the U.S. government, advancements in healthcare offer numerous opportunities to provide those who rely on public health offerings across the nation wit...
Vibrint has completed the formation of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Jim Robb, a national security leader, as chief strategy officer and general manager of services. He will report to Vibrint CEO Tom Lash as he works to expand the Hanover, Maryland-based company’s services and products for national security clients, the com...
Ray Williams, formerly a vice president and general manager at Maxar Technologies (NYSE: MAXR), has been named executive VP at iNovex, a portfolio company of Enlightenment Capital. He will oversee the integration of operations and systems from iNovex’s acquired businesses and assist with strategy, growth and operations, the software developmen...
In March 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order calling on federal organizations to strengthen their cyber practices to ensure the security of critical information. Since then, agencies have made strides in the adoption of modern cybersecurity practices, such as zero trust architecture, updated policies and more. For public sector heal...
Jeffrey Massimilla, former General Motors (NYSE: GM) executive, was appointed vice president of global engineering and technology at General Dynamics‘ (NYSE: GD) land systems business, according to his LinkedIn post . He was with General Motors for over 20 years combined, assuming roles of increasing responsibilities including chief product cy...
