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.
Read More »GovConWire to Host Air Force IT Plans and Priorities Forum TODAY at 12pm
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.
Read More »Potomac Officers Club to Feature ‘The DoD Journey to 5G’ Panel During Upcoming 5G Summit on Jan. 7th
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!
Read More »Expert Panel to Discuss Future Modernization Initiatives During GovConWire’s Air Force: IT Plans and Priorities Forum
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.
Read More »Raytheon Technologies Completes Blue Canyon Buy; Roy Azevedo Quoted
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.
Read More »EM’s Weekly Roundup: FY21 NDAA Major News; Will Roper Talks Live Operations for ABMS; Gen. John Murray Discusses AI, Autonomy for Battlefield; GDIT Secures $241M CMS Cloud Implementation Order, Amy Gilliland Quoted; Salesforce to Buy Acumen Solutions
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 …
Read More »Potomac Officers Club to Host ‘The Future of Data Management’ Virtual Event TODAY at 10am; Learn More About the Featured Event Speakers
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.
Read More »AeroVironment to Buy Ground Robotics Vehicle Maker Telerob; Wahid Nawabi Quoted
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.
Read More »DoD’s Hon. Kevin Fahey Delivers Opening Keynote Address at GovConWire’s Defense Digital Acquisition & Modernization Forum
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.
Read More »Experts to Discuss Leveraging & Managing Data at Potomac Officers Club’s Data Management Virtual Event
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.
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