Australian firm makes deal to grow US defense footprint

Codan, an Australia-headquartered communications equipment maker, acquires a wireless technology company to expand the buyer's U.S. defense market presence and add more mesh networking capabilities.

Palantir inks partnership with IBM

Palantir and IBM have joined forces to bring more AI-enabled solutions to their customers.

Raytheon raises concerns about Lockheed's Aerojet deal

Raytheon is raising some concerns about Lockheed Martin's $4.4 billion acquisition and its impact on the independence of suppliers.

Lumen, Hawkeye 360 add government vets to leadership ranks

Lumen Technologies and Hawkeye 360 both appoint veterans of government service to the companies' leadership teams.

Applied Insight's latest acquisition adds intell firm

Applied Insight has acquired a company that specializes in cross-domain network solutions for the intelligence community.

Enlightenment Capital invests in firm as part of SBA loan program

Enlightenment Capital invests in data management and professional services firm Artlin Consulting to help that company through its next phase of growth. The investment is part of a Small Business Administration loan program.

Palantir details new phase of federal strategy

Palantir was not shy in its ambition to take on traditional competitors and wrestle away market share in the government market, but the next phase of the software company's federal strategy will see more teamwork with others.

Serco's US subsidiary further builds defense business with $295M acquisition

Serco Inc. is buying Whitney, Bradley & Brown for $295 billion in a deal that pushes the acquirer closer to its goal of $2 billion in annual revenue.

Protest challenges small biz joint venture's structure

This protest involving work on a remote Atlantic island is likely raising issues that will hit closer to home, namely the structure of small business joint ventures.

Peraton CEO previews the coming merger with Perspecta

During an investor conference, Peraton CEO Stu Shea explained the rationale behind its deals to combine with the Northrop Grumman IT business and Perspecta. Plus how the new, bigger Peraton plans to position itself in the market.

DOD releases $1B in tech development work for bids

The Defense Department has unveiled a pair of solicitations with a combined $1 billion ceiling value for technology development and integration work, including with the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.

iBiz promotes Markey to senior VP

DIGITALiBiz has promoted John Markey to the position of senior vice president.

Leidos CEO recognized by National Academy of Engineering

Leidos Chairman and CEO Roger Krone is elected to the National Academy of Engineering's latest class of inductees for contributions to the industry.

BlueHalo brings aboard new COO

Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company BlueHalo appoints a new chief operating officer to help drive program execution and organic growth.

Cherokee Nation Businesses names new defense & civilian lead

John Boyle, a 25-year veteran of such large businesses, has been named the lead for defense and civilian solutions at Cherokee Nation Businesses.

How these 3 companies are looking ahead to 2021

Huntington Ingalls Industries, ECS Federal's parent company and Cerner all reported to Wall Street their financial results from a challenging 2020 and gave some initial glimpses at how they see 2021.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: Accenture's John Goodman on the need for speed and agility

John Goodman, chief executive for Accenture Federal Services, talks with Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman about the challenges and opportunities ahead that are driven in part by COVID-19 but also enabled by emerging technologies that can change how the government does business.

Tech inclusion tracker expands its scope

The Tech Inclusion Tracker has opened its aperture beyond conferences to now also look at diversity and inclusion at boards of directors, TV shows and agency leadership.

Tyler Technologies eyeing all corners of its public sector strategy in largest-ever acquisition

Tyler Technologies makes a $2.3 billion deal for NIC that expands its federal revenue by nearly 50 percent and adds new capabilities.

VA restarts on-ramp for $25B services vehicle

The Veterans Affairs Department restarts the on-ramp process for a potential $25 billion professional services contract vehicle