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ARA-Empower RF merger pairs antenna engineering with high-power RF amplification Technologies support counter-UAS, electronic warfare and radar applications Merger supports ARA’s RF technology growth strategy Antenna Research Associates has merged with Empower RF Systems as defense customers seek technologies to address operational requirements in contested environments.

The Trump administration has expanded federal science investments Eleven industry partners back the Genesis Mission Consortium The 2026 FedCiv Summit will explore AI, federal shared services and more The Trump administration has rolled out a package of science initiatives backed by more than $6 billion in commitments from federal agencies, companies, universities and philanthropic organizations.

Monahan will lead the company’s U.S. government signals intelligence business He previously ran space protection programs at Lockheed Martin Appointment follows HawkEye 360’s May NYSE listing HawkEye 360 has named John Monahan senior vice president of U.S. government, putting a former Lockheed Martin space executive in charge of a business the company has identified as central to its growth.

Muon Space has named Jody Kelman chief product officer Emelia Probasco joins as head of strategy and communications The hires follow a $250 million Series C round announced in August Muon Space has appointed former Lyft executive Jody Kelman as chief product officer and Emelia Probasco, a non-resident senior fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, as strategy and communications lead.

Both competitive solicitations drew one quote each Navy award covers general funds and the working capital fund through 2031 Air Force contract succeeds EY’s 2022 award for the same work Ernst & Young has won two labor-hour contracts with a combined maximum value of $869.4 million to audit Navy and Air Force financial statements.

Data centers could draw up to 15 percent of U.S. power by 2030 DOE is leasing four federal sites for self-powered AI campuses DOE CIO Dawn Zimmer will keynote the 2026 FedCiv Summit on Oct. 29! Artificial intelligence runs on electricity, and America’s appetite for it is climbing faster than the grid can comfortably follow.

Heath Starr has moved into Loyal Source’s top revenue post Starr to oversee four divisions aligned with customer missions Starr previously led SAIC’s health business Loyal Source Government Services has appointed Chief Growth Officer Heath Starr as chief revenue officer. Loyal Source said Thursday Starr will head an organizationwide restructuring intended to support the company’s current size and extend its services to veteran, military and civilian agency customers.

Everfox CEO David Wajsgras has shared his strategy for the cybersecurity company Cross-domain and insider risk anchor Everfox’s platform Wajsgras is eyeing acquisitions in core and adjacent areas David Wajsgras, chairman and CEO of Everfox and a nine-time Wash100 Award winner, sat down with Executive Mosaic to discuss the company’s cybersecurity offerings, how he is positioning the organization and its plans for growth.

Danny Deep has served as General Dynamics president since 2025 Phebe Novakovic will become executive chairman after 13 years as CEO Deep previously served as president of General Dynamics Land Systems General Dynamics‘ board of directors has selected President Danny Deep to succeed nine-time Wash100 Award winner Phebe Novakovic as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Novakovic, who has led the company since 2013, will become executive chairman, the aerospace and defense company said Wednesday.

Klapacz arrives from J29, where she led a multi-contract federal portfolio Her background spans CMS, HHS and DHA programs Appointment follows Oddball’s transition out of small business status Oddball has named Kathy Klapacz chief operating officer, adding an executive with experience in health agency delivery as the company moves toward larger federal competitions.