Companies
Synthetaic closes $15M Series B funding round
The venture arms of IBM and Booz Allen Hamilton are among the investors in Synthetaic, which is looking to further develop and scale its image categorization tool.
Contracts
Space Force leans on OTAs to bring innovation
The four-year-old service branch is looking to lower the barriers for small businesses and non-traditional companies to offer space-related solutions.
Contracts
Jacobs loses fight to keep $2.8B Special Operations IT contract
All of the incumbent's claims were rejected and that clears the way for the transition to a new prime.
Contracts
Army updates Common Hardware Systems program to streamline purchases
The Army overhauled the four-decade old program with the goal of making it easier for buyers to purchase ruggedized commercial technology for use in the tactical space.
Podcasts
WT 360: CMMC lessons from the voluntary assessment program
Derek Kernus explains how his company went through the Defense Department's assessment process for complying with the standards at the heart of CMMC, the rule that will lay out how contractors protect information on their systems.
Opinion
Solving manpower challenges with enterprise IT modernization
CACI International executive and retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata explains how enterprise IT modernization offers powerful and profound ways to significantly improve combat readiness and performance.
Companies
More tech sector collaboration is key to U.S. global leadership, DOD official says
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said “the future of our nation depends” on closer ties between the Pentagon and the private sector.
Contracts
Navy launches 'Spiral 4' recompete of wireless contract
A final solicitation is now live for this program that is not exclusive to the Navy and involves all three of the U.S.' major carriers.
Opinion
CMMC's effective date appears likely to be early 2025
The Defense Department needs to adjudicate comments and Congress needs to review the final rule on how contractors protect information before the standard takes effect.
Companies
DZYNE hires General Atomics vet as revenue chief
Highlander Partners acquired the unmanned systems maker in 2023 as part of a push to identify and acquire similar businesses.
Contracts
How different Space Force is from the branch it came from
The Air Force once handled substantially all of the military's space portfolio that is now part of Space Force. One former Air Force space officer told our Power Breakfast audience that understanding the shift requires looking at technology and threats through a different lens.
Contracts
How Space Force works to build commercial-first mindset
As opposed to specific projects, the service branch's Commercial Space Office wants to focus on broader mission areas as it builds an ecosystem around dual-use technologies.
Companies
Saalex extends further east via acquisition
The Southern California-headquartered company also gains more of a footing with the Navy.
Contracts
DLA taken to court over $12B contract
Seven companies are challenging their elimination from the competition for this Defense Logistics Agency IT and professional services vehicle known as JETS 2.0.
Companies
CACI's rationale for speeding up its space tech investments
CEO John Mengucci tells Wall Street that optical communications is a "burgeoning 10-year market" with meaningful contributions to growth coming in 2025 and beyond.
Contracts
Inside Space Force's budget priorities and patterns
The military's youngest service branch is emphasizing satellites, research and development, and resiliency in its budget.
Opinion
How enterprise IT modernization solves the manpower challenge
Retired general and CACI executive Michael Nagata explains how enterprise IT modernization supports combat readiness and performance.
Contracts
CACI captures $526M Army network modernization award
The company will update classified and unclassified networks across the Pacific Ocean and Southwest Asia.
Contracts
CACI gains second chance at Navy logistics contract
After a protest, the Navy's Military Sealift Command agreed to adjust the solicitation and consider revised proposals.
Contracts