Matthew Ritchie, a former senior manager at Northrop Grumman‘s technology services sector, has been named managing director of mergers and acquisitions at Acorn Growth Companies. He is based in the investment firm’s Washington, D.C. office and has more than 10 years of aerospace, defense and government services industry experience, Acorn said Wednesday. Robert Hinaman, a senior partner at Acorn, […] More

United Technologies Corp. has confirmed that it is currently in negotiations with multiple bidders for the acquisition of UTC subsidiary Sikorsky Aircraft, Defense News reported Saturday. Andrew Clevenger writes that sources have named the bidders as Airbus, Blackstone, Lockheed Martin and Textron. The report said the news comes after UTC announced its plan to either sell or spin […] More

The increasing usage of small unmanned aerial vehicles is driving industry to respond with new technologies that work to protect infrastructure and people from potential UAV threats, Defense News reported Saturday. Andrew Chuter writes that MBDA, Thales‘ subsidiary in the Netherlands and other companies have introduced new counter-UAV equipment at the recent Paris Air Show, […] More

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The Department of Homeland Security is planning to award a contract worth up to $100 million to procure operations and maintenance services in support of its Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. According to an Acquisition Planning Forecast System notice, DHS requires design, development, test, deployment, O&M, engineering and security support for the web-based system that manages data on international students and exchange visitors.

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency plans to recompete a potential $100 million contract under the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services vehicle to acquire management and analytical services to support the integration of activities across its Cyber Security Division.

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Finances play an indispensable role in the operations of corporations, regardless of their size. Key financial metrics such as revenue, net profit, net loss, accounting, planning, and reporting are vital for companies to sustain operations, allocate funds across various portfolios, forecast future expenditures, and mitigate potential losses and risks. Leading the charge in these responsibilities […] More

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense pioneers innovation for the nation’s defense industry through its satellite, geospace, intelligence, cyber, space, and communications systems portfolio. The company strengthens the government’s aerospace capabilities by working closely with the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, National Security agencies, and other aerospace-focused partners. Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.’s Leaders, […] More

Aerospace and defense leaders are indispensable in bolstering national security and safeguarding the well-being of United States citizens. They are at the forefront of supplying cutting-edge equipment, advanced weaponry, and sophisticated systems to maintain aerial supremacy and assert dominance in the face of imminent threats. Their unwavering commitment to innovation and expertise empowers the nation’s […] More

BigBear.ai and L3Harris Technologies are working together to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the capabilities of autonomous surface vessels. The collaboration will combine L3Harris’ ASView vessel control system and BigBear.ai’s Ursa Minor, an AI-based technology for computer vision, forecasting and situational awareness analytics, Columbia, Maryland-based AI company said Tuesday. ASView is designed […] More

Bruce Feldman, senior vice president of business development with Science Applications International Corp., recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding his strategic goals for the coming year as well as the expansion of the company’s digital engineering work and its efforts to address the unique talent recruitment and retention challenges across the federal sector during the latest Executive Spotlight interview. You […] More

L3Harris Corporation is a leading innovator and provider of data science and artificial intelligence solutions for commercial and military customers. It’s one of the top defense contractors with global reach. Get to know the L3Harris Corporation leaders, founders, and executives who have helped shaped the company into the global technology leader it is today. About […] More