XLA, a provider of cybersecurity, data management and analytics, technical services, and international program support, has appointed James Vant as chief executive officer. XLA said Tuesday Vant will succeed Gary Slack, who retired after leading the company for a decade. The new CEO offers over two decades of experience driving growth acro...
L3Harris Technologies has secured a $150 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to modernize critical ground systems under the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities, or MOSSAIC, program. The Florida-headquartered company said Tuesday the contract will support military operations and civil and commercial applications....
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., or GA-ASI, has secured a $265.5 million contract modification from the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection for additional MQ-9B unmanned aircraft systems and related equipment. Register now for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 12 ...
Booz Allen Hamilton has finalized its acquisition of Defy Security as part of a push to deliver technology-driven cybersecurity platforms across federal and commercial markets. As Booz Allen advances its cyber capabilities with the Defy Security acquisition, government and industry leaders are continuing the conversation on emerging threats and next...
The Department of Transportation is undergoing rapid transformation under Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Since stepping into the role in January 2025, Duffy has prioritized robust infrastructure investments, safety standards, and the speedy, efficient delivery of critical projects nationwide. DOT’s transformation presents ample opp...
TechnoMile has appointed national security leaders Donald Blersch and Isaiah “Ike” Rivers to its newly formed security information management board of advisers. The Tysons, Virginia-based company said Tuesday Blersch and Rivers join 10 legacy SIMS Software advisers on the board, which is responsible for providing strategic guidance for TechnoMil...
Valkyrie Enterprises has named Thomas “Matt” Matthews as vice president of enterprise operations, expanding its leadership team as the company advances efforts to scale operations and align execution across the business. Matthews will oversee enterprise operations, integration, capture enablement and digital transformation initiatives, a...
Astrion has appointed Tom Vice, an aerospace and defense industry executive, as executive chair and CEO and tapped industry leaders Eric Brown and Conn Doherty as president of space operations and allied missions and as chief growth officer, respectively. The leadership moves at Astrion come as the defense and space community prepares for deeper col...
The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground and the Capability Program Executive Enterprise Software and Service, formerly Program Executive Office Enterprise, have issued a request for proposals for its Marketplace for Acquisition of Professional Services, or MAPS, contract vehicle for IT services. According to the RFP posted on SAM.gov We...
LMI has been awarded a $100 million Small Business Innovation Research Phase III indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to support life cycle logistics and readiness sustainment efforts for the U.S. Space Force. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit, set for July 30 and supported by event sponsor LMI, will c...
