Companies

Defense tech office cuts staff down to 40

The cuts to the Defense Technical Information Center are intended to refocus it on “its core statutory mission” according to a Pentagon spokesperson.

Contracts

Army seeks AI solutions to manage complex airspace operations

A new request for information calls for both immediate "fight tonight" capabilities and long-term machine learning tools to ease the burden on commanders.

Contracts

Navy chooses 7 for $240M training support contract

Awardees will aid the Navy's largest shore command, which bases 24,000 uniformed and civilian personnel around the world.

Companies

On-ramp bidding begins for $1.8B DOD readiness support contract

The General Services Administration and Defense Department are focusing this search to add more companies to the contract's major system support pool.

Companies

McGinn leaves GMU’s GovCon Center for new role at CSIS

The former Pentagon official will launch a new industry-focused organization at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Contracts

DOD seeks industry feedback on acquisition reform push

Small businesses are especially being asked to weigh in on action items stemming from President Trump's executive order on the matter.

Contracts

House NDAA draft mandates database of contractors used in covert operations

The early stage defense bill draft would create an internal list of contractor clients that assist the U.S. military in its secret operations “to facilitate deconfliction and risk assessment.”

Contracts

NATO seeks custom software tool to test cryptographic standards compliance

The alliance wants cost estimates for conformance testing tool as part of efforts to standardize key management across member nations.

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GDIT books $143M Navy electronic warfare contract

The company will develop and deploy new solutions for a variety of platforms including aircraft and drones.

Contracts

Boeing wins $2.8B Space Force contract for nuclear communications satellites

The Evolved Strategic Satellites will provide jam-resistant communications to support U.S. nuclear command and control systems.

Companies

B&A acquires Hexagon Federal’s defense, intelligence portfolio

The transaction gives B&A access to more contract vehicles and geospatial expertise.

Contracts

Navy seeks unmanned heavy-lift aircraft for Marine Corps supply mission

The service branch will go outside the traditional procurement lanes to acquire a platform that can carry 1,300 pounds and operate in a 115-mile range.

Top 100

TOP 100: How Serco Inc. uses its pivot to position for Trump priorities

Company No. 30 on our 2025 Top 100 has made acquisitions and technology investments to align it with the administration’s push for greater efficiency, lethality and modernization.

Companies

SecDef’s recipe for procurement: A dash of DOGE with a pinch of Obama

The Defense Department’s recent contracting directives are sweeping, but will they be successful?

Companies

Radiance expands defense footprint with Verus Research buy

Radiance looks to strengthen its position in directed energy, space systems and emerging defense technologies.

Companies

Google is ‘all in’ on government business

The company’s cloud offering for government customers achieved more important security milestones last week, allowing it’s tech tools to be used in the most sensitive, classified environments.

Contracts

Pentagon heightens scrutiny on IT, management consulting contracts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's newest directive for the department zeroes in on providers of “system IT integration, implementation, or advisory services."

Contracts

The acquisition rule (re)writers really want you to have your say

Industry will get visibility into and be able to weigh in on efforts by the GSA, Defense Department and NASA to reform the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Companies

Leidos bets on offensive cyber with $300M Kudu acquisition

The purchase seeks to fulfill growing demand for converged cyber-electronic warfare solutions.