The Senate on Wednesday voted 87-13 to pass a defense policy bill that would authorize a total of $883.7 billion in fiscal year 2024 funding for national defense. The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act would authorize $841.4 billion for the Department of Defense, $32.4 billion for the Department of Energy’s national security programs a...
The U.S. Air Force has awarded $125.7 million in indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts to four companies for interface test adapters and related equipment. ION, Tyonek Engineering and Agile Manufacturing, Westest Engineering and X Technologies will provide the service branch with a range of design and manufacturing services, including pe...
Christopher Kubasik, chair and CEO of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX), said the company plans to discontinue its merger and acquisition activity for the “foreseeable future” to strengthen its balance sheet and return all excess capital to shareholders. At the company’s investor day on Tuesday, Kubasik stated that the Melbourne, Florida-b...
Steve Harris, a more than two-decade Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) veteran, has been named president and general manager of the newly established public sector business unit at data science and analytics tools provider Alteryx. He will lead the development of go-to-market strategies for Alteryx Public Sector and establish strategic partnerships wit...
Nokia has agreed to acquire Fenix Group, an Enlightenment Capital portfolio company, for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its portfolio of wireless offerings for defense customers. Fenix Group is a privately held company focused on developing 3rd Generation Partnership Project-based tactical communications systems that support militar...
The satellite communications industry is undergoing a major transformation. With a growing commercial presence, rising geopolitical tensions and an intensifying race for technological dominance, the space domain is poised for dramatic innovation and discovery. Executive Mosaic spoke with Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras in a new video interview to find ...
Rishi Bhaskar, senior vice president and general manager at JMA Wireless, said government agencies looking to modernize their communication systems and meet evolving demands should consider implementing software-based 5G networks. “A 5G software solution provides the flexibility to add network features in response to real-time application and use ...
Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) will reorganize its operations into five business groups – Army, Navy, Air Force and combatant commands, space and intelligence and civilian – as part of efforts to drive business development and cross-collaboration, accelerate organic growth, improve customer intimacy and enhance innovation....
Established in June 2022, the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office is focused on laying the foundation for the development and implementation of AI technologies across the department. Since its creation, the CDAO has demonstrated success in a number of its objectives. The Potomac Officers Club will fea...
Mick Jaggers, a 13-year Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) veteran, has been appointed chief operating officer at Epirus, a Torrance, California-based directed energy system manufacturer. Jaggers announced his new post Tuesday on LinkedIn and he assumed the role after serving as the company’s senior vice president and general manager for defense. Be...
