KBR has secured a potential $149 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to support system modernization and operator readiness at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Register now for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 to hear how modernization efforts like KBR’s work at Eglin AFB...
By Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International In 2026, government technological innovation has reached a key turning point. After years of modernization plans, pilot projects and progressive acceptance, government leaders are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence and quantum technologies directly into mission-critical ca...
Moody’s is positioning its data, analytics and risk intelligence capabilities as mission enablers for government analysts tasked with identifying financial crime, sanctions risk and supply chain vulnerabilities, according to Masha Muzyka, head of commercial strategy, public sector at the company. Muzyka joined Executive Mosaic Senior Content M...
The U.S. Navy plans to issue a solicitation for a follow-on unrestricted multiple-award contract, or MAC, to provide operational planning, assessment, integration, execution and technology development support to help maintain warfighter superiority in the cyberspace domain. As the Navy prepares a follow-on unrestricted MAC to strengthen cyberspace o...
SpaceX has acquired artificial intelligence company xAI as part of a push to combine the two companies under a single corporate structure to integrate AI development with space launch, satellite-based communications and related infrastructure. As SpaceX moves to integrate AI with space-based infrastructure, government and industry leaders continue t...
Daniel Simms was appointed CEO of Valiant Integrated Services, effective Feb. 2, marking a leadership transition focused on operational execution and long-term growth. Who Is Daniel Simms? Simms is a longtime Valiant executive who most recently served as chief operating officer after rejoining the company in January, the company said Tuesday. D...
Brett Mencin has taken on new responsibilities as president of enterprise vetting and analysis at Xcelerate Solutions. The executive confirmed his appointment in a recent LinkedIn post. He will also continue to serve as chief security officer of the defense and national security company, a role he has held since 2024. As president, he will...
CesiumAstro has secured $470 million in Series C growth funding to accelerate U.S. expansion and scale production of its space and defense communications platforms. How Will CesiumAstro Use the Series C Fund? CesiumAstro said Monday the new funding will support growth initiatives planned for 2026, including expanded manufacturing capacity; faster de...
NASA has issued the final request for proposals for its Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation, or ESSCA, II contract, to strengthen technical and scientific support across multiple agency facilities. What Is the Purpose of the ESSCA II Contract? The ESSCA II solicitation invites industry teams to recompete for a hybrid indefinite-...
General Dynamics Information Technology has appointed Rebecca McHale, former Peraton executive, as senior vice president of human resources and communications. What Did GDIT President Amy Gilliland Say About Rebecca McHale’s Appointment? In a LinkedIn post announcing the appointment, GDIT President Amy Gilliland, a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient...
