WT 360: Tria Federal and its pair of priority areas

WT 360: Tria Federal and its pair of priority areas

Tim Borchert and Atchut Kanthamani, respectively chief executive and president of Tria Federal, join to go over the company’s push to be a more formidable midsized competitor in the health and public safety markets.  Tria Federal’s acquisition of Softrams back in the spring transformed the acquirer almost overnight into a 1,500-person team that looks to […]

Defense industry must embrace speed and innovation, Austin says

Defense industry must embrace speed and innovation, Austin says

The former defense secretary cites lessons from the war in Ukraine and warns about the risk of slow procurement and production gaps. The threat landscape facing the U.S. is rapidly evolving and the defense industry needs to change to keep pace. Speaking at the annual Raymond James Defense and Government investor conference Thursday, former Defense Secretary Lloyd […]

The Netherlands joins US Air Force’s robot wingman program

The Netherlands joins US Air Force’s robot wingman program

The U.S. ally also agreed to develop small drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance with General Atomics. WASHINGTON—The Netherlands wants in on the U.S. Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft program to boost their own fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The Dutch Defense Ministry inked a letter of intent to cooperate in the program Thursday.  The Netherlands […]

How automation can help address the cybersecurity talent shortage

How automation can help address the cybersecurity talent shortage

Organizations that automate cybersecurity functions can address the need for more cyber professionals and better use existing talent to increase effectiveness and employee satisfaction, writes Tom Conway, director of federal systems integrators at Armis. Organizations that automate cybersecurity functions can address the need for more cyber professionals and better use existing talent to increase effectiveness and […]

FAST 50: How Blue Skies found its singular sweet spot in the market

FAST 50: How Blue Skies found its singular sweet spot in the market

Company No. 12 on our 2024 Fast 50 decided early on that the government market’s ammunition and armaments corner was where it should be. Company No. 12 on our 2024 Fast 50 decided early on that the government market’s ammunition and armaments corner was where it should be. 

DARPA details its reach into private investing networks

DARPA details its reach into private investing networks

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency especially wants to hear from angel investors, family offices, venture capital firms and private equity. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency especially wants to hear from angel investors, family offices, venture capital firms and private equity. 

The 2024 Fast 50 showcases small business power and versatility

The 2024 Fast 50 showcases small business power and versatility

From IT services to intelligent automation, our annual ranking of the government market’s fastest-growing small businesses highlight the breadth of their capabilities. From IT services to intelligent automation, our annual ranking of the government market’s fastest-growing small businesses highlight the breadth of their capabilities.