BAE Systems Inc. names Anjali Chaturvedi its new Vice President and Chief Ethics Officer. Chaturvedi now assumes responsibility for overseeing the U.S. subsidiary’s comprehensive strategy and execution of its crucial Government Contracting Ethics program. She immediately joins the senior leadership team and reports directly to the general counsel, underscoring the critical nature of this position…
LMI expands its defense logistics capabilities by acquiring key intellectual property, enabling the launch of the SPECTR Sensor Mesh Platform. This strategic move establishes the company’s presence in the hardware sector, powerfully complementing its established software and analytics solutions. The new platform provides the U.S. military with an end-to-end solution for real-time asset tracking across…
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced a massive step forward in strengthening homeland protection, awarding over 1,000 companies positions on the $151 billion Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) contract vehicle. This groundbreaking MA-IDIQ vehicle serves as the central acquisition backbone for the nation’s next-generation Golden Dome architecture, marking one of the largest-ceiling Missile…
Former Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) leaders David Shedd and Andrew Badger expose the strategic threat posed by China espionage in their new book, The Great Heist: China’s Epic Campaign to Steal America’s Secrets. The authors reveal how Beijing orchestrated a massive, state-sponsored campaign to steal advanced intellectual property (IP), defense secrets, and proprietary technology from…
LogicMonitor significantly enhances its capabilities by completing the acquisition of Catchpoint, an internet performance monitoring company. This strategic move strengthens the combined entity’s ability to provide comprehensive, predictive oversight. The integration directly supports the advancement of AIOps—Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations—by merging LogicMonitor’s core infrastructure monitoring and artificial intelligence tools with Catchpoint’s extensive internet performance…
Babel Street decisively strengthens its technological leadership by naming John Larson as President and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. The company actively pursues expansion into crucial Mission-Grade AI capabilities for both government and commercial risk intelligence clients. Larson now takes charge of AI product development and technology strategy, specifically targeting tools that dramatically improve identity resolution,…
The U.S. Department of State recently approved a potential $445 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Kingdom of Bahrain, focusing on critical Bahrain F-16 Sustainment and related equipment. This newly proposed transaction significantly expands a previous FMS request, enhancing the maintenance and operational capabilities of the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s fleet. The sale package…
Defense contractors must immediately prioritize proactive cybersecurity measures as the regulatory environment tightens. Payam Pourkhomami, a leading expert in government contracting, confirms that firms must achieve and maintain stringent DFARS CMMC compliance to remain eligible for Department of Defense (DOD) contract awards. Contractors often focus on compliance during performance, but the specific provision DFARS 252.204-7025…
David Lee, Field Chief Technology Officer at Saviynt, asserts that adopting a cloud-based, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity security platform is crucial for federal agencies looking to mitigate pervasive security risks. Agencies achieve necessary oversight and compliance alignment by establishing robust Cloud Identity Governance. Lee explained how Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) enables organizations to proactively…
The National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) recently introduced a groundbreaking public data platform designed to elevate transparency in federal research funding. Launched in July 2024, the NSF TIP Dashboard now offers crucial insights into how the organization allocates capital across the nation’s most important emerging technology sectors. This initiative delivers…