The Department of the Air Force has undoubtedly led the U.S. military’s modernization push in the last few years — DAF leaders have long been champions of transformational changes like IT improvements, digital transformation efforts and data advancements. But officials argue that financial management, or FM, needs a bigger seat at the table in t...
Jennifer Chronis, vice president of public sector at VMware and a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, recently spoke with GovCon Wire in the latest Executive Spotlight interview to discuss her appointment with the company, how its workforce drives talent retention for the long term as well as the unique set of challenges on the business side of innovatio...
Aydin Mohtashamian, a more than two-decade aerospace and defense sector veteran, has joined mission computing technology provider Parry Labs as chief operating officer. He brings experience in digital transformation, large-scale systems integration, operational planning and execution and product development to his new position, the company said Mond...
The U.S. government is at the forefront of the digital era, and its use of technology is no exception. With various federal agencies utilizing cutting-edge technology, from artificial intelligence to blockchain, there’s always something new to learn in the tech world. According to the government accountability office (GAO), the technology moderniz...
Valiant Integrated Services has received a potential $215 million task order to provide translation, interpretation, transcription and other language services for U.S. Africa Command. Army Intelligence and Security Command awarded the task order under the Department of Defense Language Interpretation and Translation Enterprise II contract, Valiant s...
Estonia will receive up to six M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launchers as well as related equipment and support from Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) under a potential $500 million Foreign Military Sales deal recently cleared by the State Department. The proposed transaction also includes the sale of missile pods for the Guided Multiple Laun...
Does Lockheed Martin have government contracts? The primary activities of Lockheed Martin, a multinational security and aerospace company, are the design, research, manufacture, business development, integration, and maintenance of high-tech equipment. Although the company is a private company, it mainly offers its products and services to th...
Vince Vlasho, a senior managing director and defense portfolio lead for Accenture Federal Services (AFS), was recently presented his first Wash100 Award, the highest honor in government contracting (GovCon), by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a visit to the company’s office. Executive Mosaic recognizes Vince Vlasho as a 2022 Wash10...
In late February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine sparked drastic changes in the geopolitical landscape and challenged complex global relations. During the months since the war’s onset, and as the conflict continues to unfold, it’s clear that electronic and cyber warfare are playing a major role in military actions on both sides, and these...
The U.S. Navy has added eight companies as awardees on a $2.12 billion multiple-award contract to provide husbanding, management and integration services to maritime forces who participate in exercises or missions led by the Department of Defense and NATO. Work covers land transportation, communications, force protection, general charter and hire se...
