Robert Conrad, a space industry executive, has been elevated to president of Kepler Communications US, a subsidiary of Kepler Communications. The Wilmington, Delaware-based company said Tuesday Conrad’s promotion came after serving as vice president of business development for almost two years. He will now oversee the expansion...
A Kratos Defense & Security Solutions business was awarded a potential $117 million contract for Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure, or AFCGI. SDA said Tuesday Kratos Technology & Training Solutions will support demonstrations and potential future operations under its Advanced Fire Control effort. Specifically, the AFCGI contractor ...
Godspeed Capital Management, a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on defense and government offerings, has announced the successful final close of Godspeed Capital Fund III at its hard cap. The firm said Monday that Fund III was oversubscribed, with existing as well as new investors showing strong support. Strong Investor Support for Fu...
vTech Solution, a human-centered IT services provider, has welcomed seven new members with varying expertise in line with the company’s expansion efforts in key sectors. The company said the new additions, who will join its offices in Washington, D.C. and Virginia, will help boost its expertise and enhance its capacity to provide comprehe...
Paul Toledo, a nearly two-decade veteran in the space and defense industries, has joined Leidos as vice president of space systems division, the executive announced in a LinkedIn post Monday. Toledo spent almost seven years at Northrop Grumman before moving to the Reston, Virginia-based IT services provider. At the defense contractor, he held senior...
Michael Smith, a seasoned executive specializing in technical program leadership and direction, has been elevated to chief information officer at V2X, according to the executive’s LinkedIn post Sunday. Smith spearheads V2X’s IT systems and operations worldwide while managing its cyber and information security and business applicati...
Textron will continue its work focused on the development of nine Ship to Shore Connector Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class craft in support of the U.S. Navy. The Department of Defense said Friday Textron Systems secured a $394.3 million contract modification from the Navy for the boats’ construction. Majority of contract work will be perfor...
By Joe Paiva, Chief Operating Officer at Fearless The White House’s recent memorandum on artificial intelligence governance marks a critical moment for federal agencies and their industry partners. As AI systems become increasingly central to government operations, the memorandum establishes clear imperatives: protect civil rights and liberti...
The Air Force Global Strike Command has launched a five-year, $100 million initiative in an effort to accelerate commercial partnerships and enhance rapid acquisition capabilities. The Phase III Small Business Innovation Research indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract award for Commercial Engagement and Integration – Rapid Acquisition De...
The HII board of directors has elected Kari Wilkinson as president of Newport News Shipbuilding, or NNS, the largest company division overseeing over 26,000 shipbuilders who design, build and maintain nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines. The shipbuilder said Wednesday Wilkinson, who has served as president of HII’s Ingalls Shipbui...
