Lockheed takes on helicopter cockpit retrofit

Lockheed Martin wins $11.3 million contract to support the retrofit programs of the MH-60 helicopter cockpit.

Alion wins force protection contract

Under a $47.7 million Air Force task order, Alion will support the testing and evaluation of global force protection systems.

Introducing the 2014 Washington Technology Top 100

For the 21st consecutive year, we’ve ranked the largest companies in the government market by their prime contract revenue for IT, systems integration, telecommunication, professional services and other high-tech functions. Who leads the 2014 Washington Technology Top 100?

Turbulent, uncertain year drives changes among 2014 Top 100

The past year has been a roller-coaster ride of budget cuts, sequestration and a government shutdown for the 2014 Top 100, who have been frantically adjusting strategies with an eye toward when the market turns.

Lockheed captures top spot for 20th year

Lockheed Martin continues its dominance of the Top 100 by protecting its base while setting its sights on new commercial and international opportunities and improving its operations.

Northrop targets international markets for future opportunities

Northrop Grumman is focused on international opportunities as a way to counter contraction in the U.S. market and its taking its core -- cyber, C4ISR, unmanned and logistics -- global.

Strategic hires help Fluor reposition

As Fluor's work in Iraq and Afghanistan winds down, the company has turned to new hires and a renewed focus on sales to reposition the company for the post-war era.

Newbie SAIC captures top 20 spot

Science Applications International Corp. comes through its spinoff with a top 20 spot as it continues to put itself in a position for growth.

Jacobs buys Verizon Federal Network Systems unit

Jacobs is acquiring Verizon Federal Network Systems in a bid to increase its capabilities in the classified world, while Verizon continues its focus on its enterprise business in the public sector.

Abt wins EPA task order for communications support

Abt Associates has been awarded a communications support task order from the EPA's Climate Change Division.

BAE shrinks executive ranks

The promotion of Tom Arseneault to chief operating officer of BAE Systems Inc. and the retirement of David Herr was an opportunity for new CEO Jerry DeMuro to eliminate two executive vice president positions at the company.

CenturyLink changes name of Savvis business unit

CenturyLink’s data hosting business, previously known as Savvis, will now operate under the name CenturyLink Technology Solutions, combining CenturyLink's managed services, cloud and network offerings.

How CACI nailed the Six3 acquisition

CACI was somewhat of an underdog in the competition to buy Six3 Systems, but the company took three steps that proved it was a contender against much bigger bidders.

Death of former Northrop CEO marks end of an era

The death of the defense industry's Thomas V. Jones serves as a reminder that we might be at the end of the personality-driven era among government IT contractors.

GD exec tapped as new BAE leader

Linda Hudson's replacement as CEO of BAE Systems Inc. will be former GD Information Systems and Technology president Jerry DeMuro, who retired last year.

Engility plans $120M acquisition of DRC

Engility expands its customer base with a $120 million acquisition of Dynamics Research Corp. that brings DRC's 58-year history to a close.

BAE, Lockheed win U.S.-U.K. navy engineering contracts

Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have each won sole-source contracts worth nearly $300 million to support the U.S. and British navies with their nuclear submarine and weapons programs.

Big names start protesting Eagle II

Pressure is mounting on the Homeland Security Department and the troubled Eagle II contract as more large businesses join the wave of companies protesting the procurement.

Serco falls short on LOGCAP protest

Serco's fight to hang onto the Army's $135 million support contract for the LOGCAP program has fallen short as the GAO denies its protest.

Ernst Volgenau on service, people, success

Industry legend Ernst Volgenau, founder of SRA International, shares his insights on building his company and how markets and technologies may change, but values and principles do not.