KBR has secured several new contracts worth over $450 million for the delivery of highly technical systems engineering support and services to the U.S. government. The contract wins for the National Security Solutions division will see the company provide a comprehensive suite of services, including systems engineering, acquisition support, research, communications security infrastructure, operations […]
NASA used a Verizon-backed networking solution to offer a live broadcast of the total solar eclipse that swept across the nation, as well as Mexico and Canada, on Monday. The U.S. space agency worked with Verizon Business to lay down the infrastructure for Leidos’s 1GB E-Line service from the Great Lakes Science Center to the […]
ManTech International recently announced the promotion of Barbara Haines-Parmele to executive vice president and general manager of its intelligence unit. Reporting to CEO and President Matt Tait, Haines-Parmele will oversee strategic and operational initiatives to meet the vital missions of the Intelligence community, ManTech said. Haines-Parmele, who also serves on the board of directors for […]
Tria Federal has appointed Fabian Plath as its new chief growth officer. Plath has more than two decades of business development experience in information technology, national security and the U.S. federal sector, Tria Federal said. In his new role, Plath will lead Tria’s growth strategy and business development initiatives. His previous experience includes leadership positions […]
Ultra Intelligence & Communications has announced the launch of its Archer family of troposcatter communication systems to the global defense market, after a demonstration of the beyond-line-of-sight platform’s ability to maintain communications beyond 185 kilometers. According to the company, such linking capability meets U.S. Army range requirements for a resilient and secure communications layer. Chris […]
Iridium has expanded its portfolio of satellite communications solutions with the addition of the Satellite Time and Location service from Satelles. The service is now called Iridium STL since Satelles became part of Iridium following the closing of a $115 million acquisition deal. “With our experienced partner ecosystem and global footprint, this needed capability can […]
Orca Security has announced its partnership with Carahsoft Technology in a bid to expand its public sector reach. As part of the agreement, Orca Security’s cloud security and compliance platform will be made available to government agencies through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and contracts, Carahsoft said. The Orca Platform offers agentless deployment and comprehensive visibility, reducing […]
Several satellite communication industry executives have expressed optimism that the Department of Defense will turn to commercial satellite providers to fulfill the government’s military satcom needs. For fiscal year 2025, the Pentagon inserted a $134 million line item for commercial satcom integration, a significant increase compared to the $71 million sought in the 2024 budget. […]
Defense and aerospace company Northrop Grumman has conferred a Supplier Excellence Award to CAES for its defense systems deliveries to the company’s mission, defense and space sectors. CAES President and CEO Mike Kahn, a 4×24 member, expressed pride in CAES meeting the high standards of excellence and the partnership value that the award represents. The […]
Reston, Virginia-based digital transformation and cybersecurity service provider Agile Defense has named Bill Luebke as its chief financial officer tasked with leading the company’s overall financial management. Agile Defense CEO Rick Wagner, a 4×24 member and a past Wash100 winner, welcomed Luebke’s appointment, saying that his “proven track record and visionary leadership” positions the company’s […]
