Are we ashamed of contractors killed in action?

We've been slow to recognize the sacrifices made by contractors working in warzones. One small group, led by two cops who have served, is trying to change that; however, it still begs the question, when will contractors get the recognization they deserve?

Lessons from Lockheed's $4.6B DISA GIG contract

Winning the job to manage DISA's Global Information Grid was big for Lockheed Martin. We get an inside look at how the company took over from the incumbent, and converted the work to a performance-based contract.

Contractors get second shot at $22.8B nuclear weapons contract

A GAO decision has reopened the competition for a lucrative contract to maintain and secure U.S. nuclear weapons after the losing bidders filed protests.

15 win $900M Navy command, control contract

Fifteen companies won a $900 million contract from the Space and Naval Ware Systems Center to provide a variety of services supporting command and control, intelligence and other combat systems.

Who won April's biggest contracts?

April was full of contract awards, having 15 more than in March. The month was also great for small businesses, with small business awards holding three of the top 10 slots. We count down April's big winners.

Lockheed nabs support contract for Navy combat center

Lockheed Martin has won a services contract to support the Navy's Center for Surface Combat Systems.

Lockheed wins $166.8M NASA contract extension

Lockheed Martin wins a $166.8 million contract extenstion to continue providing mission support services to NASA's manned spaceflight program. Extension boosts value of the contract to $1 billion.

Sequestration remains a mystery

Quarterly reports from Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics make it very clear that the impact of sequestration hasn't been fully felt yet, with the consensus being that 2013 might not be so bad, but 2014 might be a very different story.

Lockheed Martin nabs $217M contract to deliver joint information environment

Lockheed Martin has won a contract to deliver information technology support services in order to create a joint information environment for the Defense Department Chief Information Office.

Lockheed expects delays to drive sequestration cuts

Lockheed Martin Corp. reported relatively flat results, but the company is tracking sequestration closely, and expects most of the cuts to come through contract delays instead of cancellations and modifications.

Lockheed to host cyber defense exercise

Lockheed Martin is going to host a cyber defense exercise that will pit emerging cyber leaders from the U.S. and Canadian military service academies against experts from the National Security Agency as part of the annual Cyber Defense Exercise.

15 win $900M Navy C5ISR contract

Fifteen companies have won a $900 million contract with the Navy for lifecycle support of interoperable command and control systems. Who's getting ready to compete for millions in task orders?

Lockheed wins $146M contract for simulation system

Lockheed Martin won a $146 million contract with the Army to design advanced simulation-based training system that combines seven command and battle staff training tools into a single system.

Who won March's biggest contracts?

March 2013 was filled with huge contracts, and the awards came from many different places, going to both large and small businesses. Who won the biggest contracts of March 2013?

Lockheed names three execs to Australian board

Lockheed Martin has named three executives to its Australian board of director, in a move that coincides with recent news that the contracting giant is looking to buy another Australian IT company.

Lockheed wins $65M modernization option for Japan's Aegis system

Lockheed Martin has been awarded an option worth $65 million to modernize Japan's Aegis weapons systems.

Lockheed wins options for electronic warfare work

Lockheed Martin has won a $30 million contract option for the Navy's acquisition program that will upgrade its current electronic warfare system.

Is quantum computing the next big thing?

With companies like Lockheed, HP, IBM and Microsoft pumping money into quantum computing, and the CIA contributing millions to its development, can we be that far from a major breakthrough?

Lockheed wins $27.4M to restructure contract options for Navy

Lockheed Martin has won a contract with the Navy to restructure the contract options related to a contract in support of their electronic warfare system.

Lockheed continues diversification push

Lockheed Martin is looking to buy another IT company in Australia, as it continues to execute its diversification strategy.