The United States has dramatically accelerated its mission to establish a secure, fully domestic, and vertically integrated supply chain for rare earth magnets through a pivotal $1.4 billion collaboration between Vulcan Elements and ReElement Technologies. This strategic, whole-of-government initiative directly addresses critical national security concerns by mitigating reliance on foreign sources for these materials, which…
MetTel successfully executed a comprehensive, nationwide modernization of network and voice infrastructure for the General Services Administration (GSA). This monumental project boosted connectivity, enhanced security, and improved operational efficiency across nearly 800 federal locations worldwide, setting a new benchmark for federal technology modernization. The digital transformation and communications company fulfilled the initiative under the Enterprise…
Precise Systems appointed Matthew Orsino as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Based in Lexington Park, Maryland, Orsino now directs business development, customer engagement, and the company’s strategic initiatives across its defense and technology sectors. Scott Pfister, Precise Systems’ President and CEO, highlights Orsino’s qualifications, stating, “His strategic mindset and operational experience will play a…
Antenna Research Associates (ARA) appointed aerospace and defense industry veteran Adil Karim as Chief Technology Officer. Karim immediately directs the company’s strategic technology initiatives and leverages his extensive technical leadership and business development expertise to strengthen ARA’s complex defense systems offerings. Karim brings more than two decades of experience across both the defense and private…
Software investment firm Thoma Bravo successfully closed its all-cash, $10.55 billion acquisition of significant components of Boeing’s Digital Aviation Solutions business. The strategic divestiture and subsequent purchase immediately create a major independent software entity positioned to influence global aviation, including military and defense operations. This transaction transfers the Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways assets to…
The U.S. Coast Guard, operating under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), awarded Rolls-Royce Solutions America (RRSA) a firm-fixed-price contract valued at up to $188.9 million. The agreement tasks RRSA with performing comprehensive dockside maintenance and emergent repairs for the agency’s 418-foot maritime security cutter fleet. Coast Guard Taps Rolls-Royce for $188.9M Cutter Maintenance Contract…
Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) appointed seasoned aerospace veteran Michael Coulter as President and CEO, simultaneously naming former chief executive Mike Smith as Chief Operating Officer and President of the land systems business. This pivotal executive move strengthens Hanwha’s commitment to expanding its presence across the U.S. defense and shipbuilding sectors. As the new CEO, Coulter…
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division appointed Tim Taylor as Vice President of Engineering, Technology, and Design, effective January 1, 2026. Taylor, a U.S. Navy veteran, brings nearly three decades of shipyard experience directly to the critical leadership role. Taylor currently serves as the director of nuclear test engineering at NNS. Throughout…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundamentally transforms how the nation’s security apparatus defends the United States against persistent threats. Integrating advanced AI tools across crucial missions enhances the government’s ability to anticipate, identify, and counter adversarial actors in real time, making national security efforts faster, smarter, and more adaptive. The transformation spans five critical operational areas, demonstrating…
SpaceX is reportedly poised to execute a pivotal role in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) ambitious next-generation missile defense architecture, known as Golden Dome. Reports indicate the technology company has secured a potential $2 billion contract from the Pentagon to develop and deploy a massive satellite network. This strategic investment underscores the growing partnership between…
