Karman Space & Defense has named longtime Lockheed Martin executive Doug Laurendeau chief growth officer, bringing decades of strategy and business development experience to support the company’s expansion across space and defense markets. The company said Thursday Laurendeau will join its senior leadership team on May 6, succeeding Stepha...
By Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International and one of Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Experts We are living in a new emerging tech era. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced materials, robotics, cutting-edge medical sciences, space-based innovations and new computer paradigms like neuromorphic and edge architectures are...
As cybersecurity requirements continue to evolve across the federal landscape, government contractors are facing an increasingly complex web of frameworks, certifications and compliance mandates. From CMMC to NIST standards and FedRAMP, understanding how these requirements intersect is becoming essential for security and business survival alike. Mic...
latter’sRocket Lab announced Tuesday it has completed the acquisition of Mynaric, a laser-optical communications terminal provider, in a $155.3 million transaction aimed at scaling production of satellite laser communications technology for government and commercial constellations. The deal brings Mynaric’s capabilities in-house as Rocke...
Leidos has agreed to combine its security enterprise solutions, or SES, business with Analogic, an Altaris-backed company, to form a joint venture focused on security screening systems for airports, borders and critical infrastructure. As Leidos advances next-generation security screening through its new joint venture, industry leaders will continue...
Federal agencies are rapidly scaling artificial intelligence to modernize operations, enhance decision-making and improve mission outcomes. From defense to diplomacy to infrastructure, AI is emerging as a foundational pillar of digital transformation strategies across government. These advancements will take center stage at Potomac Officers ClubR...
Two Six Technologies has promoted Young Bang, a former Army acquisition official, to president as part of a set of executive leadership changes aimed at supporting the company’s continued expansion across the national security market. The company said Tuesday it also appointed national security leaders Amy Dalton and Becky Fair as chief operat...
Lockheed Martin is significantly expanding its investment in emerging defense technologies by increasing the capacity of its venture capital arm from $400 million to $1 billion. Why Is Lockheed Martin Expanding Its Venture Fund? The company said Tuesday that the investment marks a 250 percent increase, the largest boost since the fund was estab...
Vibrint has secured three federal contracts worth over $1.2 billion to support high-performance computing, or HPC, and mission IT efforts for national security customers over the next seven years. What Do the New Contracts Cover? The defense technology company said Tuesday the contracts cover the delivery of secure, high-availability products a...
Merlin, an aerospace and defense technology company, has appointed former PsiQuantum executive Mark Brunner as chief revenue officer. What Will Mark Brunner Oversee? The Boston-based company said Monday Brunner will spearhead the development and implementation of its global revenue strategy as it expands its autonomous flight pla...
