The intelligence community’s research arm wants contractors to help the community improve geolocation and high frequency emitters, according to a FedBizOpps post. Through the HFGeo Program, the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity plans to figure out how to overcome ionospheric variations, high noise environments and ionospheric polarization that impacts quality of emitters. IARPA falls within […] More

Stan Griswold Jr. joined ITT Exelis as vice president of strategy and business development for the information systems division in June 2010. He oversees growth and market-focused resource allocation strategies for the advanced systems and technologies provider. He recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz about how his technical background has helped him transition into upper management positions […] More

Lockheed Martin has submitted a contract bid to provide the Missile Defense Agency with medium-range ballistic missile targets for element and system flight tests, the company announced Friday. MDA’s Huntsville, Ala.-based targets and countermeasures directorate received the proposal on Friday. The company wants to develop medium-range ballistic missiles and pre- and post-mission analysis, integrated logistics […] More

L-3 Communications is helping the Army develop new technology for sniper scopes, the company announced Monday. The company’s integrated optical systems unit will continue developing the Integrated Ballistic Reticle System into a sniper and a designated marksman role. To locate targets, the system uses a digital ballistic fire control solution to project an electronic reticle sight. […] More

Brian O’Toole is chief technology officer at GeoEye Inc., a position he has held since since 2008. O’Toole develops and manages the company’s technology projects and solutions in geospatial intelligence and location-based services globally. He also leads the strategic identification and development of new geospatial products, solutions and services for GeoEye’s customers. O’Toole’s leadership experience prior […] More

Lockheed Martin has submitted its final proposal revision for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Development and Sustainment Contract. The contract calls for support in the following areas: development, manufacturing, testing, training, performance-based logistics, operations and sustainment of the GMD element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System. “The entire Lockheed Martin-Raytheon team has worked together as partners in […] More

ITT Corp. has appointed 22-year industry veteran Luca Savi as president of the company’s motion technologies business. In his new role, Savi will have responsibility for delivering the strategic and operating plans of the approximately 2,000-employee strong unit. Savi will report to ITT CEO and President Denise Ramos. Savi joins ITT from Fiat Group‘s subsidiary […] More

ICF International has recently announced it has hired all 14 staff members of aviation and aerospace management consulting firm AeroStrategy. The deal allows ICF to expand into the high-growth aerospace manufacturing and aviation supply chain management sectors and to provide additional analytic and advisory support services. The staff joining ICF includes Vice President and Co-founders […] More

As the countdown to 2011 begins, ExecutiveBiz brings you its third annual list of the Top 20 People to Watch. From government to industry, this year’s list highlights individuals focused, largely, on two critical fronts: in government, cost-efficiency and national security; on the industry side, new innovation “” and the creation of new U.S. jobs […] More

This is the year of aggressive competition. Tightening federal budgets, plus the insourcing push, are proving as much. But while many say government contracting is entering a lean, mean next couple years, there’s still plenty of market opportunity. The trick is knowing who’s changing the game “” and setting the terms “” so you can […] More

Last week, Aviation Week held its Cybersecurity Forum, highlighting the maturing and varied threats from cyberspace.  Lt. Gen. Harry Raduege, Chairman of Deloitte’s Center for Cyber Innovation, outlined how cyber threats have evolved. “Today, they’re much more sophisticated, more prevalent, and hackers have much more focused intent,” he said in a podcast.  “We’re experiencing massive […] More

Sid Fuchs was appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer of ATS Corporation March 24, 2010. His position will be effective April 5, 2010. Fuchs was previously president and CEO of OAO Technology Solutions, Inc. Fuchs has had more than 25 years experience in the intelligence, national security, aerospace and defense, federal government, and […] More