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 …
Read More »Sigma Defense Receives Sagewind Capital Investment, Names CEO & President
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.
Read More »Raytheon Technologies Books $99M SOCOM Aircraft Mission Processor Supply Contract
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.
Read More »Raytheon Technologies Books $236M SOCOM Radar Production Contract
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.
Read More »EM’s Weekly Roundup: SOCOM Awards $780M ISR Tech Supply; State Dept. Clears $300M Sale of Raytheon Naval Missiles; AECOM Moves Headquarters; Cristal Rice Joins PAE; US Army Building Software Factory to Advance AI; Boeing Tests AI-Powered Unmanned Aircraft
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. …
Read More »Capt. Matt Farr, ONR Global Exec Director, to Serve on Panel During Potomac Officers Club’s 2020 Navy Forum
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.
Read More »EM’s Weekly Roundup: Accenture Invests $3B to Establish Cloud Division; Veritas/DXC Health Deal to Close Oct. 1st; SAIC Reorganizing Business Structure; LTG Bruce Crawford Joins Rubrik Advisory Board; Collins Aerospace Receives $317M Contract
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. …
Read More »Susan Lawrence, Moderator During Potomac Officers Club’s Navy Forum, Comments on AFS’ Recent Work With Navy
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.
Read More »Capt. Frank Futcher, Panelist at Potomac Officers Club’s Navy Forum, Discusses NavalX Workforce Innovation and Collaboration With Industry
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.
Read More »James “Hondo” Geurts to Keynote Potomac Officers Club’s 2020 Navy Virtual Forum; Mark Esper Quoted
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!
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