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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 5/24/2022

Executive Spotlight: Chris Pehrson, Chief Growth Officer at Parry Labs
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Executive Spotlight: Chris Pehrson, Chief Growth Officer at Parry Labs

Chris Pehrson, chief growth officer of Parry Labs, recently spoke with GovCon Wire regarding his motivation for joining the company as well as what he hopes to accomplish and focus on the mission of its customers and growth efforts for Parry Labs in the federal landscape. In addition, Chris Pehrson also discussed the work that Parry Labs
Army CIO Raj Iyer On Leveraging Data as Foundation for Modernization
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Army CIO Raj Iyer On Leveraging Data as Foundation for Modernization

As the U.S. Army forges ahead with its transformational modernization efforts, the service is focusing on data and leveraging it as a center of gravity for a host of critical capabilities. According to the Army Digital Transformation Strategy, published in October 2021, “The Army must adapt a data-driven mindset and embrace digital transformation to successfully respond
Finance Executive Travis Chester Joins Cubic as SVP, CFO
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Finance Executive Travis Chester Joins Cubic as SVP, CFO

Travis Chester, a finance executive with 25 years of industry experience, has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer at Cubic. He will report to Stevan Slijepcevic, president and CEO of Cubic and a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient, and be responsible for driving the company’s financial strategy, the defense technology provider said Monday.
Airbus Secures $1.5B Follow-On Contract for Army Helicopter Logistics Support
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Airbus Secures $1.5B Follow-On Contract for Army Helicopter Logistics Support

Airbus will continue to provide spare parts, related materials and engineering support for the U.S. Army’s fleet of 482 UH-72A and UH-72B Lakota utility and training helicopters under a potential five-year, $1.5 billion follow-on contract. Airbus said Monday its U.S. space and defense business will oversee the Contractor Logistics Support contract, which has a base
Q&A With LMI Client Relations VP Sinclair Harris Tackles Digital Transformation in Federal Government
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Q&A With LMI Client Relations VP Sinclair Harris Tackles Digital Transformation in Federal Government

In a recent Executive Spotlight interview, ExecutiveBiz spoke with Sinclair Harris, vice president of client relations at LMI, to discuss how the company is helping the federal government address challenges surrounding digital transformation. He also talked about his career at LMI and the company’s initiatives to give back to the greater community. Here’s an excerpt
The Future of Space Defense: Space Leaders Discuss How US Can Regain Tactical Advantage
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The Future of Space Defense: Space Leaders Discuss How US Can Regain Tactical Advantage

In today’s era of rapid space democratization, the biggest challenge the United States faces is being able to leverage industry partnerships at a quick enough rate to outpace its strategic competitors, according to federal space leaders. Historically, the U.S. has enjoyed a healthy lead over other countries in space; in the Apollo era, the country
Kaman to Buy Parker’s Aircraft Wheel & Brake Division for $440M; Ian Walsh Quoted
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Kaman to Buy Parker’s Aircraft Wheel & Brake Division for $440M; Ian Walsh Quoted

Kaman (NYSE: KAMN) will purchase the aircraft wheel and brake division of Parker Hannifin for $440 million in a move aimed at expanding the former’s footprint in the aerospace and defense end markets and raising its aftermarket products position. Ian Walsh, chairman, president and CEO of Kaman, said in a statement Monday the acquisition is
Brent Wildasin Named PD Systems CEO, Dawn Legere Appointed COO
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Brent Wildasin Named PD Systems CEO, Dawn Legere Appointed COO

Brent Wildasin, a retired U.S. Army veteran, and Dawn Legere, a two-decade defense industry veteran, will assume the roles of CEO and chief operating officer, respectively, at systems integration firm PD Systems starting on June 1. Wildasin will succeed Martin Ried, who will move to a new role on PD Systems’ board of directors, and
Chris Hill Named Horizon3 Federal & Public Sector Head
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Chris Hill Named Horizon3 Federal & Public Sector Head

Chris Hill, a 25-year information technology industry executive, has been appointed as head of the federal and public sector at cybersecurity company Horizon3.ai. He will be responsible for implementing the firm’s strategy to help government customers manage the cyber posture at their organizations with the use of a software-as-a-service platform, Horizon3 said Monday. Hill previously
Raytheon Awarded $423M for Navy Radar Hardware Production Services
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Raytheon Awarded $423M for Navy Radar Hardware Production Services

A Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) business unit has received a $422.7 million contract modification to produce hardware for a U.S. Navy family of air and missile defense radars. Naval Sea Systems Command will obligate the full amount on the award to cover options for AN/SPY-6(V) production work to be performed by Raytheon Missiles & Defense,
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