Opinion
Undersea cables are under threat, and they are the veins of our digital world
As maritime sabotage rises, satellites hold the key to protecting them and ensuring global connectivity.
Contracts
VA needs updated cost estimate and rollout schedule for EHR, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office said VA is making “incremental improvements” to its new electronic health record system during an operational pause on additional deployments but added that “much more remains to be done.”
Companies
Shield AI hires former Splunk chief as CEO
Gary Steele will lead the defense tech unicorn's push to scale out after a $240 million investment round.
Opinion
Why post-quantum security planning must start today
Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies deputy CTO Gina Scinta warns that quantum computers are a few short years away so there should be no delay in addressing encryption vulnerabilities. .
Contracts
Trump’s ‘pincer maneuver’ reshapes federal contracting landscape
Contractors are under more pressure than before to justify value and embrace innovation as the DOGE seeks radical efficiencies through cuts and process reforms.
Companies
On-ramp work begins for $10B military medical research contract
The Defense Health Agency wants small businesses of all categories to weigh in on its plan to bring in more companies three years after the original awards.
Companies
Bluestaq takes in new minority owner
One Bow River's new private equity fund is now a backer of Bluestaq and one of nearly a dozen that participates in an investment program focused on the military's key tech priorities.
Companies
Judge orders DOGE to comply with FOIA requests
Trump officials have argued that records from the government efficiency initiative fall under the Presidential Records Act, which can temporarily shield information from public scrutiny.
Companies
Bechtel promotes Volovar to lead government portfolio
The global construction giant's nuclear, security and environmental global business unit houses all of its U.S. and international public sector work.
Opinion
Why a cohesive federal strategy should lead America’s AI future
Removing barriers to innovation while balancing security and collaboration are crucial, writes Laura Stash of iTech AG.
Contracts
Energy to reconsider $3.5B IT contract award to Accenture
A pair of protests have prompted the department to take a second look at claims of improper pricing evaluation.
Contracts
Pentagon aims to accelerate acquisition of new tech through software-contracting change
Buyers must default to rapid-acquisition processes long used by DIU, SecDef memo orders.
Opinion
GovCon enters uncharted territory in Trump's efficiency push
The combination of federal workforce reductions and spending cuts are providing little clarity to the industry.
Contracts
Anduril wins $642M Marines counter-drone tech contract
The service branch wants to cover the entire kill chain and use signature disruption as its means for countering adversaries' unmanned aircraft.
Companies
Growth and space leadership moves across the market
Our periodic summary of executive movement begins with one of the market's most notable private equity names adding to its braintrust.
Contracts
GAO tells Air Force to re-evaluate $121.4M Trace Systems contract
The watchdog agency sends this communications support award back to the Air Force for a redo.
Contracts
GSA continues slow drip of RIFs, nearly wiping out entire offices
More cuts are coming. Staff in the Technology Transformation Services were told Thursday that their team will be halved.
Podcasts
WT 360: Federal sales cycles from more angles than just capture
Amber Hart and Lisa Shea Mundt, cofounders of The Pulse of GovCon, go over the keys for taking a “BD 360” approach in the market and their aptly-named new book.
Companies
How contractors can navigate the Trump era
David Berteau, CEO of the Professional Services Council, offers strategic advice for companies to consider as the federal landscape undergoes rapid transformation.
Companies