The nature of global conflict has changed, extending the battlefield beyond the physical realm and into the cyber domain. As physical barriers continue to fall and global tensions rise, the United States has recognized the need to master cyber combat, but so have its adversaries. “Russia is a hurricane — you see them coming, you...
BAE Systems has booked a $184 million contract modification from the U.S. Army to continue producing Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles in support of efforts to modernize the force. The company said Wednesday the follow-on order covers the delivery of an additional 48 AMPVs outside of the 450 units requested under the initial $797 million full...
A General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) subsidiary has secured two U.S. Navy contract modifications valued at approximately $1.2 billion combined to provide materials to support the construction of Block V and VI Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines. Contract Action for Block V Submarines The Department of Defense said Tuesday a potential $878 mil...
“Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security” by Chuck Brooks is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand and take advantage of the next wave of technological progress. Brooks is a well-known executive and adviser who breaks down complicated technological trends into easy-to-understand insights....
The Department of Defense has awarded defense technology company Anduril Industries a $250 million contract to strengthen air defense capabilities across all military services. Anduril said Tuesday the contract covers the delivery of more than 500 Roadrunner-Ms and additional Pulsar electronic warfare capabilities to enhance the nationR...
The Department of the Air Force has awarded Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) a potential five-year, $303 million contract to provide planning, analysis and operations support for a core DAF Battle Network component. Leidos said Monday it will perform a wide range of management support to help the department develop the Advanced Battle Management System-Digital I...
The United States is tightening its relationships with allies as a way to navigate today’s complex and rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Recent technological advancements have made it clear that cyber plays an important role in modern global conflict, and the U.S. Department of State wants to cultivate a partner ecosystem dedicated to addre...
A General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) subsidiary has received two U.S. Navy awards worth approximately $620.6 million combined to continue providing lead yard support services and initial spares for the military branch’s Virginia-class submarines. Contract Modification for Lead Yard Support The Department of Defense said Friday a potential $376.8 mill...
Gen. Randall Reed, former deputy commander of Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, took over the leadership of U.S. Transportation Command from Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, a 2024 Wash100 Award recipient. TRANSCOM said Friday Reed is the 15th commander of the unified functional combatant command that supports the military services, the rest o...
Combating small drones is the top priority for Replicator’s next phase, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who offered a look into the future of the initiative in a September memo. Replicator is a Department of Defense project designed to accelerate the delivery of novel capabilities to warfighters at speed and scale. Announced...
