Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency and Amazon Web Services Australia have signed a three-year whole-of-government arrangement that builds on the success of a previous deal from 2019, which aimed to accelerate access to cloud computing services. The initial agreement promised a faster way to procure AWS services. The reduction in time, resources and effort is made...
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IBM, Telefonica to Explore Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computing Issues
IBM has signed a collaboration agreement with Telefonica Tech, Spanish telecommunication company Telefonica’s digital unit, to develop solutions that would address future cryptographically relevant quantum computer-related problems. The deal will see IBM extend its quantum technology portfolio while Telefonica Tech will provide managed and professional cybersecurity services. IBM has been working on a wide range...
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CGI Agrees to Acquire BJSS; Merger to Close in February
IT and business consulting firm CGI is set to acquire BJSS after signing a share purchase agreement with the U.K.-based technology and engineering consultancy. Pending regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions in February, the acquisition will add BJSS’s workforce of more than 2,400, including experts in health, government and financial services, to CGI’s global...
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Executive Mosaic Names GovCon Leaders Joining Wash100’s 2025 Batch
Executive Mosaic has named the recipients of the 2025 Wash100 Award, recognizing the contributions of government contracting leaders to the community. Personalities included in the latest list are: CACI President and CEO John Mengucci, Leidos CEO Thomas Bell, Iridium CEO Matt Desch, Jerry McGinn, executive director of the Center for Government Contracting at George Mason...
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Lockheed Martin Appoints Jonathon Wells as VP of Mission Systems, Weapons
Lockheed Martin has named Jonathon Wells as vice president of the company’s mission systems and weapons unit. Wells announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post on Monday. In his new role, Wells will lead a team responsible for launching systems, airborne mission systems, counter-unmanned aerial systems and the United Kingdom integrated systems business, catering to...
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Leonardo Expands Agreement With Saudi Arabia to Advance Aerospace, Defense Tech
Italian defense company Leonardo has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia, expanding a collaborative agreement to advance aerospace and defense technologies. The agreement was sealed during bilateral meetings between Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Under the latest MOU, Leonardo will work with domestic businesses and other organizations in the...
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Rolls-Royce Secures $11.2B UK Nuclear Submarine Support Contract
Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed an eight-year Unity contract worth $11.2 billion with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence that allows the UK Royal Navy to access research and technology, design, manufacture, and in-service support to maintain its fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. Steve Carlier, president of Rolls-Royce Submarines, said the deal strengthens his company’s partnership with...
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Rheinmetall-Leonardo JV Receives Approval From German Competition Agency
Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, a joint venture between German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and Italian defense solutions company Leonardo, has received regulatory approval from Bundeskartellamt, Germany’s federal cartel office. LRMV was established to develop and market the Italian Main Battle Tank and the Lynx platform for the Italian Army’s Armoured Infantry Combat System. The joint venture...
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Lithuanian Government Delivers Drones, Telescopic Loaders, Thermal Imaging Tech to Ukraine
The government of Lithuania has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia by sending a new batch of military equipment to Kyiv. The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence announced on Monday that it has transferred unmanned aerial vehicles, thermal imaging equipment and telescopic loaders to the Ukrainian armed forces. “We cannot slow...
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Amazon Web Services Opens New Data Center Region in Mexico
Amazon Web Services has officially launched the AWS Mexico (Central) Region, allowing organizations in Mexico to run their applications locally. The opening of new data centers is accompanied by a $300,000 commitment from the AWS InCommunities Fund to support community projects. The AWS Mexico (Central) Region offers a solution for businesses, particularly those with data...