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Gerry Fasano, president of Leidos’ Defense Group, has earned his second consecutive Wash100 Award, the most prestigious award in all of government contracting (GovCon), for driving massive defense contracts with federal customers and spearheading valuable acquisitions, which has significantly expanded Leidos revenue and influence in the marketplace.  “Gerry Fasano not …

New York-based private equity firm Sagewind Capital has invested in Perry, Georgia-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services provider Sigma Defense Systems for an undisclosed amount.

Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has secured a potential seven-year, $99M contract to build special mission processors for the U.S. Special Operations Command's MC-130J Commando II and AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft platforms.

Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) will manufacture terrain-following/terrain-avoidance radar systems for the U.S. Special Operations Command under a multiyear, $235.6M contract.

THIS WEEK’S TOP 10 MOST POPULAR STORIES View Weekly Contract Awards Boeing Conducts Taxi Test on AI-Powered Unmanned Aircraft Prototype An unmanned aircraft prototype Boeing developed with the Australia’s air force has undergone a low-speed taxi process as part of tests and preparations for a maiden flight slated for later this year. …

Capt. Matt Farr, global executive director in the Office of Naval Research, will serve as a panelist during Potomac Officers Club’s 2020 Navy Forum on September 30th. The panel will also feature Capt. Frank Futcher, director of NavalX, and MG Greg Masiello, program executive officer for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assault & Special Mission Programs. 

THIS WEEK’S TOP 10 MOST POPULAR STORIES View Weekly Contract Awards Eight Firms Win $1.2B in DLA Protective Gown Supply Contracts The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded eight companies one-year contracts worth potentially $1.2B combined to provide disposable gowns for the Strategic National Stockpile under the Department of Health and Human Services’ management. …

Susan Lawrence, managing director of the Joint Forces Sector with Accenture Federal Services (AFS) and Wash100 Award recipient, will moderate Potomac Officers Club’s 2020 Navy Forum on September 30th. To register for the 2020 Navy Forum, and view upcoming events, visit Potomac Officers Club’s Event Page. Accenture Federal Services has recently been recognized as the prime systems integrator for its Model Based Product Support program.

NavalX, the U.S. Navy’s newest innovation office that launched in 2019, has continued efforts to innovate and transform the workforce. Director of the unit, Capt. Frank Futcher, has discussed recent initiatives within the department since NavalX was established. Futcher will also serve as a panelist during Potomac Officers Club’s 2020 Navy Forum on September 30th. 

James “Hondo” Geurts, assistant secretary for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN (RD&A)) at the U.S. Navy, will be featured as a keynote speaker during Potomac Officers Club’s 2020 Navy Forum on September 30th. Click here to register for the 2020 Navy Forum!