The White House is working on an executive order that will direct a two-phase review of U.S. supply chains and domestic manufacturing to be led by members of President Joe Biden’s national security and economic teams, CNBC reported Thursday. The review will look into the “resiliency and capacity of the …
Read More »Two Nonprofits Create New Consortium to Support US Defense Electronics Base
Advanced Technology International and the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics have established a consortium as both nonprofit organizations aim to drive domestic production of electronic systems for defense use. ATI said Thursday the Defense Electronics Consortium will support a research and development effort focused on lead-free electronics manufacturing as part …
Read More »DNI Avril Haines Receives Her First Wash100 Award; Jim Garrettson Quoted
Executive Mosaic is honored to present Avril Haines, the recently confirmed director of national intelligence (DNI), with her first Wash100 Award for driving forward new strategies and priorities that support the national defense and security of our nation as well as the development of emerging capabilities across the intelligence community. …
Read More »Cypress Appoints VP of DOD/Federal Logistics, Supply Chain & Energy; David Halverson Quoted
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 21, 2021 — Cypress International has appointed Guy Beougher, a four-decade Department of Defense veteran and retired U.S. Army colonel, as its vice president for DOD/federal logistics, supply chain and energy, effective Feb. 15., ExecutiveBiz reported Friday. David Halverson, chairman and CEO of Cypress International, said …
Read More »DHS Unveils Strategic Approach to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure, Supply Chain From Chinese Threats
The Department of Homeland Security has created a strategy outlining its measures to address threats Chinese activity poses to the U.S.’ immigration, critical infrastructure and cybersecurity, trade and maritime defense operations. DHS said Wednesday its Strategic Action Plan applies input from the department’s China Working Group and the department intends …
Read More »GovCon Expert Chuck Brooks: Better Cybersecurity on 2021 Urgent Wish List for U.S. Government
GovCon Expert Chuck Brooks has published his latest article as a member of Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Expert program on Tuesday. In his latest piece, Chuck Brooks discussed the most recent cyber breaches that have impacted federal agencies and the dire need to prevent future breaches and potential consequences of not prioritizing cybersecurity in 2021.
Read More »James Taiclet: Lockheed Targets $1B Supply Chain Payment by Year’s End
James Taiclet, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), has said the company has expedited payments to 10K suppliers that include 5.9K U.S. small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic and estimated that accelerated supply chain invoices will reach more than $1B by the end of this year.
Read More »Deloitte: Global Defense Spending to Grow Nearly 3% in 2021
A new Deloitte analysis forecasts global spending on defense programs to grow about 2.8 percent in 2021 as countries continue to build up their military capabilities in response to increasing geopolitical tensions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »Executive Mosaic Opens Nominations for 2021 Wash100 Award
Executive Mosaic, the leading provider in connecting, promoting and branding government and government contracting (GovCon) executives of consequence, announced today that qualifying nominations are now being accepted for the upcoming 2021 Wash100 Award selection. Visit Wash100.com to submit your nominations and learn more about the prestigious history of the Wash100 Award and the most recent class of winners from 2020.
Read More »Potomac Officers Club’s Fall CMMC Forum to Address Upcoming Certification Requirements; Featuring Katie Arrington as Keynote Speaker
Potomac Officers Club’s Fall CMMC Forum will feature Katie Arrington, Chief Information Security Officer at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and a 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, as a keynote speaker. She will analyze the meaning of “process maturity” and the concept of “evidence” of maturity. To register for Potomac Officers Club’s Fall CMMC Forum visit Potomac Officers Club’s Event Page.
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