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The U.S. Air Force has awarded an additional 36 spots on a potential $950M contract to develop and operate systems across the ground, sea, air, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum and cyber domains as part of the Joint All Domain Command and Control program.

GovConWire’s Air Force: IT Plans and Priorities Forum will feature Lauren Knausenberger, deputy chief information officer of the U.S. Air Force, as the keynote speaker. During her address, she will discuss how the industry can progress the latest initiative across the Air Force. “IT is the foundation on which we do everything else,” Knausenberger stated.

Potomac Officers Club’s 5G Summit will feature notable federal and industry leaders on “The DoD Journey to 5G: Where We Are, Where Do We Need to Be, and What’s Next” Panel. The panelists will discuss emerging programs, priorities and challenges within the integration process of the new 5G framework. To register for the 5G Summit on January 7th, visit Potomac Officers Club’s Event Page!

GovConWire’s Air Force: IT Plans and Priorities Forum will feature an expert panel that will discuss how the industry can progress the latest initiatives across the Air Force. The panel will host  Alka Bhave of Perspecta, as well as Colt Whittall, Nicolas Chaillan and Chad Raduege of the U.S. Air Force. To register for the Air Force: IT Plans and Priorities Forum visit GovConWire’s Event Page.

Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has closed its acquisition of small satellites provider Blue Canyon Technologies and will now integrate BCT into its intelligence and space business.

THIS WEEK’S TOP 10 MOST POPULAR STORIES View Weekly Contract Awards Reps. Adam Smith, Mac Thornberry Announce Bicameral Agreement Over FY 2021 NDAA House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., and Ranking Member Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, issued a joint statement Wednesday saying both chambers of Congress have reached agreement on …

Today, during Potomac Officers Club’s The Future of Data Management = The Death of Data Silos, notable executives across the industry and government will examine current cutting edge data methodologies and look to prepare government agencies for the future of data management. The virtual event will feature Garrett Berntsen, deputy chief data officer (CDO) of the U.S. Department of State, as a keynote speaker. 

AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV) has agreed to acquire Germany-based ground robotics vehicle developer Telerob for approximately $45.4M in cash as part of efforts to expand its global footprint and portfolio of multidomain unmanned platforms. The transaction includes payment of Telerob’s debt valued at approximately $9.4M upon the deal’s closing and up to $7.3M in additional payment to the German firm’s shareholder over three years based on specific milestones achieved.

The Hon. Kevin Fahey, assistant secretary for acquisition at the Department of Defense, delivered the opening keynote address during GovConWire’s Defense Digital Acquisition and Modernization Forum on December 1st. Vince Vlasho, Managing Director, Defense & Intelligence with Accenture Federal Services (AFS), introduced Fahey and moderated his address. Fahey began his remarks by discussing how the DoD has modernized the acquisition process to more quickly deliver the necessary capabilities to meet the warfighter’s missions.

Potomac Officers Club’s The Future of Data Management = The Death of Data Silos will examine current cutting edge data methodologies and look to prepare government agencies for the future of data management. To register for The Future of Data Management = The Death of Data Silos, as well as view upcoming opportunities, visit Potomac Officers Club’s Event Page.