Companies

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."

Contracts

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.

Companies

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.

Contracts

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.

Companies

Lockheed promotes Scott to finance chief

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

Companies

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.

Companies

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.

Companies

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.

Companies

Claroty hires Sovada to lead public sector arm

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

Companies

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.

Companies

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.

Companies

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.

Companies

Rancher's federal arm hires veteran of SRI, In-Q-Tel as chief executive

Ryan Lewis will lead the next phase of Rancher Government Solutions' strategy to expand in IT infrastructure modernization.

Companies

PCI Federal adds tech capabilities via acquisition

The acquisition of SuprTEK brings digital transformation, cyber and other related skills to PCI Federal.

Companies

HawkEye 360 brings in Probert to lead US government biz

The 10-year-old satellite operator is pushing to increase its footprint across defense and intelligence agencies.

Companies

Washington Harbour Partners buys stake in debris-tracking satellite firm

The investment is the second announced within a week for Turion Space, which also builds satellites that can improve space-domain awareness.

Companies

Defense tech, digital modernization drive GovCon M&A in 2024

Private equity firms led the charge with 85 out of 159 closed transactions as companies reposition themselves for emerging market opportunities.

Companies

Nightwing acquires managed security services provider

This represents Nightwing's first purchase since its carveout from RTX and with new CEO Bob Coleman at the helm.

Companies

In-Q-Tel's newest investments eye data storage and deepfake defense

The intelligence community's venture capital arm identifies a pair of companies whose creations apparently are showing promise for agencies.

Podcasts

WT 360: Thales North America steps into the spotlight as strategic opportunities emerge

Alan Pellegrini, CEO of Thales Group's North American subsidiary, discusses how he sees global priorities shifting and how the business is shaping its portfolio across space, defense and cybersecurity.