DOJ watchdog to review FBI data retrieval uses under contested spying authority
Low angle view of a government building, Justice Department, Washington DC, USA Glowimages/Getty By David DiMolfetta,Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW By David DiMolfetta | February 26, 2025 05:30 PM ET The audit came from Congress as part of a law that reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Intelligence Oversight Congress The Justice Department’s watchdog […]
Veterans Affairs axes another 1,400 probationary employees
VA Secretary Doug Collins said the “moves will not hurt VA health care, benefits or beneficiaries.” Kiyoshi Tanno/Getty Images By Frank Konkel,Editor-in-Chief By Frank Konkel | February 26, 2025 09:00 AM ET The agency has now laid off 2,400 employees since Feb. 13. The First 100 Days Veterans Affairs The Department of Veterans Affairs announced […]
OSTP director nominee promises to center ‘American leadership’ in emerging tech work
Former U.S Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios speaking during the annual Web Summit technology conference in 2019. Kratsios has been nominated by President Donald Trump to head OSTP. Henrique Casinhas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images By Alexandra Kelley,Staff Correspondent, Nextgov/FCW By Alexandra Kelley | February 26, 2025 10:00 AM ET Trump’s pick to lead the Office […]
VTG Acquires Loki Solutions
John Hassoun / VTG National security platforms provider VTG has acquired Loki Solutions for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its portfolio of platforms and services for the U.S. Intelligence Community and government agency customers. Chantilly, Virginia-based VTG said Tuesday the transaction marks its third acquisition since securing a majority investment from […]
Can DOGE Fix Federal IT’s Technical Debt Challenge?
By Venkatapathi “PV” Puvvada, CEO of NetImpact Strategies Understanding the Cost of Technical Debt in Federal IT The United States has long struggled with managing its financial debt—borrowing beyond its means, deferring payments and accumulating obligations that eventually come due. The same holds true for technical debt, the silent burden growing within federal IT systems. […]
GDIT Wins $1B CMS Contract for Cloud Infrastructure Support
General Dynamics Information Technology logo / PR Newswire Home Contract Awards GDIT Wins $1B CMS Contract for Cloud Infrastructure Support General Dynamics Information Technology has received a potential five-year, $1 billion contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support the implementation of a cloud-based infrastructure designed to facilitate the delivery of healthcare […]
V2X Reports 11% Rise in Q4 Revenue, 27% Indo-Pacific Sales Growth
Home Financial Reports V2X Reports 11% Rise in Q4 Revenue, 27% Indo-Pacific Sales Growth V2X posted record fourth-quarter revenue of $1.16 billion, reflecting an 11 percent year-over-year growth, and full-year 2024 revenue of $4.32 billion, up 9 percent from the previous year. Q4 & Full-Year 2024 Financial Results In an earnings release published Tuesday, the […]
Envision Technology Secures $249M Navy Contract for Laser System
Emblem of the United States Navy by the U.S. Navy, Licensed under Public domain Home Contract Awards Envision Technology Secures $249M Navy Contract for Laser System Envision Technology has landed a $249 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide the U.S. Marine Corps with the squad aiming laser, or SAL, system. Squad Aiming Laser System […]
Praveen Kurian Promoted to Senior VP of Defense Space at SAIC
Praveen Kurian Home Executive Moves Praveen Kurian Promoted to Senior VP of Defense Space at SAIC Praveen Kurian, a 15-year veteran of the defense contracting industry, has announced on LinkedIn that he has been appointed senior vice president of defense space at SAIC. Praveen Kurian’s Career Highlights The executive was most recently the VP of defense space for almost two […]
Joe Lewis Named Leidos VP of Cybersecurity Solutions
Joe Lewis Joe Lewis, a veteran cybersecurity and technology executive, shared on LinkedIn Tuesday that he has been named vice president of cybersecurity solutions for health and civil sectors at Leidos. Who Is Joe Lewis? Lewis brings 25 years of leadership experience in the public and private sectors to his new role. The new Leidos executive is adept […]