Iridium names new COO

Iridium Communications announces the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Scott Smith and his successor.

CACI's latest deals advance its transformation

With LGS and Mastodon in tow for almost $1 billion total, CACI International is full-steam ahead in transforming itself into a major provider of products and solutions to defense and intelligence customers.

For Northrop's new CEO, budget cap return looms in the foreground

For Northrop Grumman's new CEO Kathy Warden, the government shutdown is less of a threat than a possible return of sequestration in the next fiscal year.

One thing to do whether another shutdown comes or not

Our sibling publication FCW has surveyed government readers about the shutdown and their answers offer some guidance to contractors.

ManTech hires Booz vet Pippert

ManTech International adds to its leadership team former Booz Allen Hamilton executive Bryce Pippert.

Booz Allen takes DOD ID refresh contract

Booz Allen Hamilton has won a $36.7 million contract to refresh technology for the Defense Department’s Identity Dominance System.

CACI buying LGS Innovations in $1B pair of deals

CACI International has made a pair of deals worth nearly $1 billion, including $750 million for LGS Innovations, to add more capabilities around intelligence products and solutions.

Shutdown lingers in the background for defense contractors

The word "shutdown" wasn't said during General Dynamics' fourth quarter earnings call, but it still lingers in the background for GD and other large defense contractors.

Mercury makes eighth M&A deal in three years

Mercury Systems continues to push for growth in the mission computing and processing technology markets with its eighth acquisition in three years.

Podcasts

Project 38: SAIC's Tony Moraco on the importance of the Engility acquisition

Listen to our interview with SAIC CEO Tony Moraco as he shares how buying Engility accelerates SAIC's growth strategy.

CMS makes awards on $25B care quality improvement IDIQ

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services makes awards on a $25 billion IDIQ vehicle that sought industry support for overall health care quality improvement efforts.

SeKON expands DHA support contract

SeKON Enterprise receives a $32.7 million contract modification to provide engineering, cybersecurity and configuration management support services for the organization overseeing DOD's electronic health record program.

Court nixes Oracle request for more JEDI documents

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has denied Oracle's request to get more documents from the Defense Department that relate to the JEDI procurement.

Lockheed cautiously shakes off shutdown impact

Lockheed Martin, the largest defense contractor in the United States, was relatively unscathed by the partial government shutdown. But a future shutdown is a risk factor for them moving forward.

NOAA moves closer to wrapping up $3B 'ProTech' services awards

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is open for business again after being shut down and has moved closer to wrapping up awards on its $3 billion professional services contract.

Harris explores sale of night vision business

Harris Corp. is looking at a sale of its night vision business as a pre-condition of its megamerger with L3 Technologies.

ManTech faces recompete of $300M TSA IT contract

The Transportation Security Administration is starting to recompete a nearly $300 million contract ManTech International has held for 13 years.

As shuttered agencies reopen, patience and empathy are virtues

Agencies closed for five weeks during the partial shutdown are opening for business again. Expert advice to contractors: Be patient and have empathy. Plus follow directions.

Air Force taps pair for work on DOD business system requirements

Robbins-Gioia and Synergy Solutions and Innovations have both won a $50 million Air Force contract to help develop better requirements for the Defense Business System.

FLIR's UAS acquisition continues strong interest in market

FLIR Systems has made a deal to move more directly into unmanned systems as interest in this market continues to be strong.