“Palladyne AI has formed an operating division focused on defense after acquiring GuideTech and two Crucis companies, Warnke Precision Machining and MKR Fabricators. Secure your spot for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18, featuring top voices from agencies and industry. Explore cutting-edge use c...
General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $2.28 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy for advance procurement and early construction efforts for Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. What Are the Details of the General Dynamics Contract Modification? The Department of Defense said Monday the cost-only modification, awarded...
Chenega Corp. has appointed Meg Arminski as vice president of human resources, succeeding Vicky Stuart, who is stepping down from the role to retire after six years with the company. Chenega confirmed Arminski’s appointment in a LinkedIn post Monday and said the executive will be based in its office in Anchorage, Alaska. “Meg’s dep...
Quantum computing firm IonQ has unveiled plans to acquire Skyloom Global, a Colorado-based developer of optical communication systems for space-based quantum networks. The acquisition, announced by IonQ Chairman and CEO Niccolò de Masi during a Nov. 11 CNBC interview, is supported by $3.5 billion in new funding to acc...
CHAOS Industries has raised $510 million in new funding to expand development and manufacturing of its sensing and timing technologies for defense applications. The round was led by Valor Equity Partners, with participation from existing investors 8VC and Accel, valuing the company at $4.5 billion, CHAOS said Thursday. The latest raise brings CHAOS&...
Lockheed Martin has received a $453.9 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force for the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle program. The Department of Defense said Thursday the modification increases the total cumulative value of the contract from $1.03 billion to approximately $1.48 billion. Work on the program is slated to be carried out in King...
Maximus has appointed Mike Keefe as chief growth officer for federal services. Keefe will oversee growth strategy, business development and capture management spanning the civilian, health, defense and national security sectors, Maximus said Wednesday. Utilizing more than 20 years of experience in analytics, program leadership and sales, he wil...
Tracey Davies has been appointed chief legal officer, general counsel and corporate secretary at Axiom Space. Davies will leverage her over 25 years of experience in legal, government and private industries in her new roles, the human spaceflight services company said Friday. Davies’ background includes leading teams through disputes and ...
Virtualitics announced on LinkedIn Saturday that Nicole Diresta has been appointed vice president for public policy and planning. Diresta will oversee initiatives to enhance government partnerships, support organizational growth and expand Virtualitics’ role within the artificial intelligence and defense community. “I’m t...
The Department of Defense is conducting market research to assess industry capability and interest in supporting a planned indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for research, development, test, evaluation, engineering and technical support, or RETS, services. The effort, managed by Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate,...
