The U.S. Marine Corps has picked a Textron (NYSE: TXT) business segment and General Dynamics’ (NYSE: GD) land systems business to start contract negotiations to develop prototypes of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal will award other transaction agreements for the ARV prototyping effort through the N...
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin‘s (NYSE: LMT) Sikorsky subsidiary a $735.9 million contract modification to increase the scope for low-rate initial production of lot 5 CH-53K helicopters. Sikorsky will produce nine CH-53Ks and perform logistical, programmatic and aircraft support work for the service branch, the Department of Defense...
Saab Inc., the Swedish aerospace and defense contractor’s U.S. subsidiary, has won a potential $127.9 million contract to provide instrumentation systems to the U.S. Marine Corps for tactical engagement training use. The company said Thursday it will replace the military branch’s instrumented and tactical engagement simulation system wit...
Doug Kumbalek, most recently vice president of strategic growth at System High, has received a promotion to serve as the company’s executive vice president and chief strategy officer. He will oversee System High’s strategic plan to create an impact on the national security sector and lead innovation efforts through its analytical researc...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is dramatically impacting the national security landscape. AI technology is now a critical component of national security goals, priorities and overall strategy. As the innovative work of private and public organizations continues to develop AI capabilities, federal and commercial players must remain on the cutting edge ...
Aaron Weis, chief information officer with the Department of the Navy, was presented his second consecutive Wash100 Award, the most prestigious honor in all of government contracting (GovCon) during a recent visit by Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic. “Best known for his skills of strategy and cross-functional team leadership, Navy CIO Aaron...
Elbit Systems’ (Nasdaq: ESLT) U.S. subsidiary and a Textron (NYSE: TXT) business segment have partnered to build a prototype as part of their joint bid for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle development program. The Cottonmouth prototype from Textron Systems and Elbit Systems of America will be equipped with the IronVision sy...
Ian Walsh, president and CEO of Kaman, has succeeded Neal Keating as chairman of the board of directors at the Bloomfield, Connecticut-based aerospace company. Walsh has held the dual role since September 2020 and assumed board leadership responsibilities when Keating retired after more than 13 years of service, Kaman said Wednesday. Keating led the...
Four companies have won spots on a potential 10-year, $249 million contract to design, build, test, manufacture and deploy virtual training platforms for the U.S. Marine Corps. Ahtna Logistics, Guard Unit, Hatalom and Shock Stream will compete for task orders under the multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to produce equipm...
Salient CRGT will extend development, deployment and management support for the Department of Defense’s specialized information technology systems and warfighter networks as part of the first option of a potential $482 million award. The company Tuesday it executed work under the potential five-year SANDBAR contract’s option year in late Sep...
