In response to the global semiconductor chip shortage, the U.S. government is working with industry and academia to foster a more robust and capable onshore microelectronics manufacturing ecosystem. “We’re noticing an increasing reliance on specialized parts outside of the United States,” said Dr. Roy Campbell, chief strategist for the Department of Defense’s High Performance Computing Modernization […] More

Devanand Shenoy, principal director for microelectronics at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, will keynote a virtual forum to be hosted by ExecutiveBiz Events to discuss the microelectronics supply chain’s current environment. Shenoy rejoined the Department of Defense in July 2021 to oversee the research and engineering of very […] More

John Wasson was undeniably optimistic as he discussed whether sustained levels of inflation would affect ICF International’s ability to grow and achieve its margin goals. But as the CEO zeroed in on wage inflation during the company’s Nov. 2, 2021, earnings call, he did not mince words. “This,” he said, “is a challenging time.” Wasson’s […] More

The Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded six contracts to develop additive manufacturing prototypes as part of efforts to protect military technologies from a possible breach or compromise, Defense News reported Thursday. General Electric, Lockheed Martin’s rotary and mission systems segment, Mercury Systems, ReLogic Research, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and Charles Stark Draper […] More

Executive Mosaic, a leadership media and events company in the government contracting space, has named the winners of the 2021 Wash100 Award that seeks to highlight the contributions and efforts of the 100 private and public sector leaders in leading government contracting industry's growth and innovation. "We are thrilled to honor the winners of the 2021 Wash100 Award," said Jim Garrettson, founder and CEO of Executive Mosaic. “This is our eighth consecutive year recognizing the outstanding achievements of the most significant GovCon and federal executives in 2020 as well as the vision and success they will continue to bring in 2021 and beyond."

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L3Harris Technologies demonstrated the capacity of a phased array antenna prototype to support the U.S. Space Force’s Satellite Communications Network during a recent exercise at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado.

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Raytheon has built the first antenna array for a new radar system designed to help the U.S. Army counter hypersonic weapons and other sophisticated threats.

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Michael Daniels, a member of CACI International’s board of directors, has received an award that highlights his business leadership efforts in support of the Washington metropolitan area.

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Lockheed Martin and Intel have jointly developed a new virtualization platform designed to help customers avoid cyber attacks by isolating crucial data and protecting shared resources.

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Vcinity has launched a technology platform designed to help enterprise customers access real-time data on demand and obtain insight from information assets. The company said Monday its patented offering will allow users to move and view geographically dispersed data on premise or in a cloud environment to support their organizations’ digital initiatives. An International Data Corp. […] More

Northrop Grumman will work with Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works arm, Raytheon Technologies’ intelligence and space business, Long Wave and Crescent Systems as part of a team that will compete for a U.S. Navy program that seeks to replace the service’s fleet of E-6B Mercury aircraft. Henry Cyr, director of multidomain command and control capture programs […] More

Oshkosh Corporation has been at the forefront of manufacturing vehicles, machinery, fire apparatus, and large-scale equipment since 1917. The company has worked with many federal departments and agencies to protect communities in the United States and across the globe. Here is a rundown of Oshkosh Corp. leaders, founders, and executives. About Oshkosh Corporation Oshkosh Corporation […] More