Boeing drops out of $3B competition

Boeing backs out of the competition for an Air Force contract as it focuses on more strategic work.

Lockheed's 5 principles for a stronger workforce

Stephanie C. Hill, Lockheed Martin president of Information Systems & Global Services-Civil, explains the five principles behind building a stronger workforce.

Is NetCents just a symptom of bigger woes?

NetCents isn't the only program with troubles. The root of the problem is that the whole procurement system and culture is broken.

Does NetCents 2 still make sense?

The Air Force needs to take some radical action to rescue NetCents 2. But it might already be too late.

8 tools for surviving sequestration

With sequestration on the horizon, our experts share how contractors can survive more than $1 trillion in budget cuts.

General Dynamics, EADS form team for border security work

Defense giants form partnership to pursue SBInet replacement and other border opportunities.

For new owner, GTSI a dream come true

Where does GTSI's new owner, Unicom Global, see opportunities ahead in the government market?

Three technologies ready to disrupt the market

Consumer technologies have invaded the government market. Our expert explains the promise of transformation these three hold.

Sequestration fears making for long, hot summer

Contractors prepare for prospect of deep federal budget cuts should Congress fail to reach a budget agreement before the end of the year.

Three tips for better customer relationships

Times are tough and that makes customer relationships more important than ever.

Top 100: Harris builds on solid results

Harris has delivered growth in a down market but plans moves to build for future growth.

Subs complain prime contractors break their promises

Small-business subcontractors say primes "stiff" them out of business. How common is the problem?

Civility lessons from the Top 100

The atmosphere of competition and cooperation that prevades the ranks of government contractors serve as a lesson for all of us.

5 ways the defense industry can fight sequestration

With massive procurement cuts looming, business with the government takes on a new meaning as defense contractors must articulate value not just to the government, but to the grassroots as well.

Top 100: HP puts focus on customer challenges

Corporate unrest might bring major changes to HP, but don't expect public sector group to be distracted.

Do you know how to spend your network capital wisely?

CEO and author Sid Fuchs explains when it is best to spend and not spend the non-financial capital any good businessman accumulates.

Top 100: General Dynamics puts focus on staying relevant

The market may go up and down, but General Dynamics banks on staying relevant as a key to its success.

Top 100: Raytheon unfazed by downturn

Raytheon emphasizes cost controls while building out new capabilities and new markets.

Don't ignore the value of gate reviews to your BD process

Reviewing your decision-making processes are critical to improving your win rates.

5 strategies for today's market

Kevin Plexico of Deltek offers five tips for contractors to make the most of their opportunities in today's down market.