The U.S. Air Force has concluded the initial operational test and evaluation of a BAE Systems-built electronic warfare system for the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. BAE Systems said Tuesday it supported the service branch’s operational test and evaluation center during the IOT&E effort for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System as part of the Northern Edge 2023 large force exercise.

Christina Cook, a 14-year Palantir Technologies veteran, has been named chief revenue officer at space security and sustainability start-up True Anomaly. Cook, the first individual to serve in the newly created position, will oversee the development and implementation of True Anomaly's go-to-market strategy, including sales, business development and partnerships, the company said Tuesday.

Scott Howell, former commander of the Joint Special Operations Command with more than three decades of military experience, has joined Peraton's advisory board. In a statement Tuesday, Stu Shea, chairman, president and CEO of Peraton and 2024 Wash100 winner, said, Howell “is an experienced leader who has led some of the most complex military operations around the globe and understands how to leverage all the sources of national power, including the key role of industry partners, to ensure mission success.”

Lacey Wean, autonomy and robotics technology program executive at Carahsoft Technology, said drones have become important tools for the public safety community by serving as first responders and supporting search and rescue missions and accident investigations. “Equipped with high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging or other advanced sensors, drones can swiftly survey any scene from the skies and provide crucial data to first responders,” Wean wrote in a blog post published Dec. 8 on the Carahsoft website.

Lacey Wean, autonomy and robotics technology program executive at Carahsoft Technology, said drones have become important tools for the public safety community by serving as first responders and supporting search and rescue missions and accident investigations. “Equipped with high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging or other advanced sensors, drones can swiftly survey any scene from the skies and provide crucial data to first responders,” Wean wrote in a blog post published Dec. 8 on the Carahsoft website.

General Dynamics' mission systems business will perform ship design agent and lifecycle sustainment services under a potential $92.6 million cost-plus-fixed-fee term contract from the U.S. Navy. The contract has a $33.7 million initial value and provides for services in support of the Independence-class littoral combat ship combat system, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.

In January, JAMIS released its newest product, JAMIS Prime Manufacturing Edition, a cloud-based business application featuring an extensive suite of integrated solutions that help government contractors meet their manufacturing needs. JAMIS President and CEO Jeff Noolas told Executive Mosaic in an exclusive video interview that the new platform addresses major gaps in the manufacturing market and aims to provide government contractors with a one-stop solution.

Parry Labs has announced the appointment of Mark Blanco as its chief growth officer. In this new role, Blanco will work to steer long-term strategy, lead strategic opportunities and foster strong customer relationships, Parry Labs said Monday.

Ian Holroyd has been named chief financial officer of Leonid Capital Partners. As CFO, Holroyd will leverage nearly three decades of career experience to support the investment firm, which focuses on companies within the national security marketplace, Leonid announced from its Huntington Beach, California headquarters on Tuesday.

James Hursch, director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, has joined the list of top government and industry executives who have shown exceptional leadership and dedication to strengthening the federal marketplace. Executive Mosaic recognizes Hursch as an inductee into the 2024 edition of the Wash100 Award for his commitment to advancing U.S. defense and foreign policy interests.

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Microsoft and OpenAI are planning to launch an artificial intelligence supercomputer called Stargate by 2028 as part of a potential $100 billion data center project. According to a report by The Information cited by Reuters, the two technology companies will carry out the data center project in five phases with Stargate as the last phase.

American Systems has joined the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center, a security-focused organization dedicated to the space sector. John Steckel, president and CEO of American Systems, said in a statement published Monday that the company resonates with the Space ISAC's vision to prepare for and respond to threats against critical space assets.