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HTL moves ahead on next-generation radio efforts

Executives at the software-defined radio maker outline its approach to tech development and highlight one example of blending in commercial creations.

Tech Bills of the Week: Leveraging AI for cancer research; Securing chatbots for underage users; and more

Congress’ latest bills look to apply AI for both public benefit and enhanced federal operations, namely safeguarding AI chatbots, helping the government strengthen pediatric cancer research and securing the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Leidos layoff notices hit 305 people in non-customer roles

The reductions, less than 1% of the workforce, targeted indirect positions as the company pushes to reshuffle for efficiency.

TOP 100: LMI's commercial tech approach hinges on the business model

As Company No. 73 sees the world, bespoke problems that are unique to government do not get in the way of efforts to "capture all of the goodness" of de-risking the tech quickly.

Bluestone hires Moorman to lead space, missile defense company

Bluestone brought together Qualis, InTrack Radar Technologies and Tektonux to form this 400-employee entity.

Tech, growth and financial leadership moves across the market

Booz Allen, CACI, Everfox and more than a dozen other companies bring in fresh executive talent across cyber, electronic warfare, health IT and business development.

TOP 100: How Odyssey Systems views acquisition and its links to field operations

Company No. 73's blueprint for growing into new areas contains a mix of small leaps and longer-term bets that look ahead by five-to-10 years.

Westway receives Capitol Meridian's backing

Westway currently operates four classified facilities for government contractors with plans for a fifth and more.

Tyto Athene hires Boyd as CEO

The former IBM executive picks up the mantle of leading Tyto's strategy and vision from Dennis Kelly, who is remaining on the board of directors.

Empower AI acquires data, digital transformation outfit

This is Empower AI's first acquisition completed with the backing of majority owner KKR.

Anthropic hires Teresa Carlson as public sector lead

A veteran of several major tech companies, Carlson will work as Anthropic’s first global head of public sector.

Lockheed, Ondas move on tech-focused acquisitions

Maritime systems, including sonar, and autonomous vehicles are the key areas of interest for both buyers.

Iridium closes deal to expand air traffic network

The acquisition of Aireon comes as Iridium prepares for its $8 billion takeover by Rocket Lab.

DLH promotes finance chief JohnBull to CEO

The board of directors also elevates a new chief financial officer as CEO Zack Parker retires from the position.

Growth, finance and tech leadership moves across the market

Plus, one global financial giant appoints a new leader for its commercial banking team focused on this industry, among other key hires and promotions.

AWS launches Secret Cloud for industry’s classified workloads

The company made several announcements geared towards its government customers, including up to $1 billion in cloud credits for U.S. intelligence agencies.

Lawmaker warns of administration’s ‘fetishization’ of Silicon Valley startups

Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va., discussed his plans to scrutinize Trump-era contracting practices, revive federal IT oversight and push for AI policy.