Companies

IBM lays out what it knows (so far) from the push for contract cuts

Wall Street's questions to the CEO and chief financial officer of Big Blue centered on what the company sees in the shorter-term. Should the trend line continue for more cuts, their conversation with investors is poised to shift in another direction.

Trump’s first 100 days: Navigating the new contracting landscape

Join industry practitioners for cocktails and insights on how the administration's policies are reshaping the way government contractors operate.

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General Dynamics is 'in the conversation' to find more contract savings

In talking with Wall Street, GD's technologies segment leader Jason Aiken describes the ongoing dialogue with federal agencies on the future of contracting and how they see themselves as not "strictly in the consulting business per se."

SAIC wins $55M Space Development Agency integration contract

SAIC will take on systems engineering and related support work for SDA's emerging satellite network.

Lockheed to acquire Amentum product unit for $360M

Amentum's Rapid Solutions team manufactures communications and other tactical systems for national security programs.

Lockheed's CEO reacts to Trump's acquisition overhaul orders

In talking with Wall Street, Jim Taiclet highlights how many of the regulations and statutes that have evolved over decades look poised to be "really scrutinized and reduced."

ANALYSIS: A less burdened customer collective also means a more powerful one

Don't confuse the Trump administration's push for agencies to have a leaner acquisition framework as making everything easier for contractors. Keeping them as customers might just get harder.

Growth, operations and tech leadership moves across the market

A trio of board of directors additions also feature in this newest catalog of key hires, promotions and appointments.

Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI authorized for all defense operations

Microsoft’s artificial intelligence offerings are now available at the highest impact level classification for the Defense Department.

Lockheed promotes Scott to finance chief

Now-former CFO Jay Malave is leaving the defense giant after three years there.

Shield AI acquires pilot analysis software suite

This is the defense tech unicorn's latest move to create more trust between human pilots and autonomy tools.

Scout AI emerges from stealth with $15M in seed capital

Booz Allen Hamilton's venture arm was a co-lead in the initial investment round, from which the company plans to further pursue its strategy of integrating artificial intelligence and robotics technologies.

WT Survey: Contractors see dark clouds hanging over the market

Our survey shows widespread concerns over budget constraints and federal workforce cuts by the Trump administration, with small businesses feeling the most impact.

Claroty hires Sovada to lead public sector arm

Jen Sovada joins the cybersecurity company to lead sales and strategy for its government business.

The state of naval autonomy

Companies are teeming with various uncrewed and autonomous systems to meet the Navy’s ask for a hybrid fleet—obstacles and all.

APL promotes Van Wie to director

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's next leader will be the ninth in the nonprofit's 83-year history.

Growth, tech and talent leadership moves across the market

One promotion to chief operating officer and post-acquisition hire of a new chief financial officer also feature.