Comcast Business has named Sachin Patel vice president of Comcast Government Services, according to a press release the company sent to GovCon Wire on Monday. What Role Will Sachin Patel Play? In his new position, Patel will oversee efforts to grow Comcast Business’ federal portfolio, including managing customer engagement, operational executi...
L3Harris Technologies has finalized a $1 billion investment from the Department of War in its Missile Solutions, or MSL, business, the company said Thursday. How Will L3Harris Use the Funding? The capital will support the expansion and modernization of solid rocket motor production facilities in Camden, Arkansas; Huntsville, Alabama; Orange, Vi...
Exostar has promoted Greg Sengpiel to vice president of aerospace and defense sales, the company announced on LinkedIn Saturday. What Will Greg Sengpiel Oversee in His New Role? In his new role, Sengpiel will lead Exostar’s global go-to-market strategy for its aerospace and defense business, broadening his oversight of the firm’...
Space Systems Command has awarded up to $3.2 billion in other transaction authority agreements to support the development of a space-based missile defense capability under the Space Force’s Space-Based Interceptor program. Don’t miss the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 to hear top officials and in...
Ridgefield, Connecticut-based r4 Technologies has launched r4 Public and appointed Mark Heinrich, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, as president of the new division focused on delivering artificial intelligence capabilities to civil government and public service organizations. As r4 Technologies launches its r4 Public division to expand AI across ci...
Leidos has secured a $617 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide launchers for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2, or IFPC Inc 2, system. The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2026 Army Summit on June 18, bringing together Army leaders and industry executives to discuss modernization efforts and 2030 priorities. Reser...
President Donald Trump has nominated V2X Chief Growth Officer Roger Mason to serve as director of the National Reconnaissance Office. As leadership shifts take shape across the intelligence community, industry and government stakeholders are preparing for what’s ahead. The 2026 Intel Summit in September will spotlight how technology is t...
Lockheed Martin reported $18 billion in first quarter 2026 sales, maintaining a steady year-over-year performance driven by sustained demand for next-generation defense platforms. Net earnings totaled $1.5 billion, compared to $1.7 billion in the same period last year, the company said Thursday. What Drove Lockheed Martin’s Q1 2026 Performance? Gr...
Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao has been named acting secretary following the departure of John Phelan. Cao and Phelan are both 2026 Wash100 awardees. The latest leadership transition at the Navy comes at a pivotal time as the service advances major initiatives tied to maritime dominance and acquisition reform. These priorities are expected to take...
The Department of Homeland Security has moved forward with its departmentwide Cumulus cloud acquisition strategy with plans to award contracts to major cloud providers and establish an additional vehicle to enable broader competition. A justification DHS posted on SAM.gov on Tuesday outlines its approach to acquiring commercial cloud services throug...
