CVP, a business consulting company, announced that it will assist the Department of Commerce National Technical Information Services as a joint venture partner. As a JVP, CVP will use its technological expertise to assist the federal government in using data as a strategic asset. The company's expertise covers artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and cybersecurity. […]
Halfaker and Associates has named Katrina Tuisamatatele the deputy executive vice president for health operations to help in the implementation of all the unit’s projects, including programs across the Veterans Affairs, Defense Health Agency and Department of Health and Human Services. She brings into the role over 25 years of experience in the federal and […]
Telesat U.S. Services, a wholly owned Telesat subsidiary, has become part of a Lockheed Martin-led team that will deliver space vehicles to the Space Development Agency. Lockheed's team will provide on-orbit delivery of 10 vehicles with inter-satellite links, contributing to the total of 20. Work will be done under the terms of SDA's Space Transport […]
ECS has announced the appointment of Aaron Burciaga, a seasoned business leader and technologist, to the role of senior director of artificial intelligence and analytics. In his new role, Burciaga will work closely with the company's national security and intelligence division in developing AI and machine learning solutions. “Aaron brings two decades worth of experience […]
Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne have agreed to jointly compete for the Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Interceptor contract. Lockheed plans to provide missile interceptor designed to withstand any environmental conditions while Aerojet is tasked to provide the weapon’s main propulsion system. Sarah Reeves, vice president for missile defense programs at Lockheed Martin, said the […]
Science Applications International Corporation has appointed Michelle Sutphin, a 20-year veteran of the security sector, to the role of chief security officer. Sutphin is now responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing compliance with the company’s policies and programs that support customers in the security space, including the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. “Michelle […]
Textron Systems and Shield AI, an artificial intelligence software company, have announced their collaboration in support of advanced, multi-domain autonomy for a range of military applications. In a press release, the partners said they are working on a proof-of-concept for integrating Shield AI technology into Textron Systems' air, land and sea unmanned systems. “We are […]
The U.S. Army has selected Dr. David Markowitz as the new chief data officer, tasked to drive the agency’s efforts to carry out the Department of Defense data strategies as part of the warfighting program. He succeeded Greg Garcia, who will retain his other position as the acting deputy chief information officer. In his current […]
Northrop Grumman announced that its board of directors has elected Tom Jones as the next corporate vice president and president of the company's aeronautics systems business, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Jones brings into the roles about 30 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry. He will succeed Janis Pamiljans who has announced plans […]
General Atomics and Boeing have forged a partnership to make a new high-energy laser system for air and missile defense networks. The collaboration calls for the companies to build a 100-kilowatt laser weapon that can be used as a standalone system or placed in ground vehicles, ships and aircraft. The technology can be upgraded to […]
