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Iron Mountain Hires Michael Lewis as VP, GM for Government Services

TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 8, 2016 — Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) has appointed Michael Lewis, formerly general manager of the Defense Health Agency business at Computer Sciences Corp., as vice president and GM of its government services unit, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. Iron Mountain said Wednesday Lewis will be in charge of its information management business portfolio with the federal...

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Dell-Tata Negotiations Over Perot IT Business Acquisition Ongoing

TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 7, 2016 — Dell and India-based IT consulting firm Tata Consultancy Services have rekindled talks for the purchase of Dell's Perot Systems subsidiary, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The Economic Times reported Monday the companies ceased initial negotiations after an agreement on the transaction value could not be reached. Pricing negotiations with TCS and other...

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Intel Acquires Ascending Technologies; Josh Walden Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 6, 2016 — Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) will acquire Ascending Technologies, a German unmanned aerial vehicle developer, for an undisclosed amount to further the optimization of Intel's technology in the drone marketplace, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. "We plan for the Ascending Technologies team to continue supporting their current customers while also collaborating with...

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Lockheed Martin Lands Contract Modifications to Build 43 C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft

TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 5, 2016 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will build 32 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for $1.1 billion and an additional 11 for $62 million under two separate contract modifications, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The Defense Department said Wednesday the C-130J military transport planes are for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard. About Executive...

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Raytheon Lands $467M Navy Contract for US, UK Satcom Terminals

TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 4, 2016 — Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) will supply satellite communications terminals to U.S. and U.K. naval forces under a $466.6 million contract from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The Defense Department said Tuesday Raytheon will produce, test and deliver the Navy Multiband Terminals through Sept. 30, 2018. About Executive...

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SAP NS2 Hires Ross Ashley for SVP Role; Mark Testoni Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 30, 2015 — SAP's (NYSE: SAP) national security services subsidiary has appointed Ross Ashley, formerly assistant administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's grant programs directorate, as senior vice president of business and partner development, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. "His wealth of insider knowledge and extensive experience in both government...

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DISA Picks 8 Companies on $4B Telecom Network Support Contract

TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 29, 2015 — AT&T (NYSE: T), Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT) and business units of Harris (NYSE: HRS) and CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) have been named on a $4.3 billion telecommunications contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The Defense Department said Dec. 21 the contract covers transmission support for the Defense...

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India Eyes $2B Purchase of General Atomics Surveillance, Armed Drones

TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 28, 2015 — India has indicated an interest to buy $2 billion in General Atomics-built Avenger and Predator XP armed and surveillance drones, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. PTI reported Tuesday the country plans to use the drones to support programs for internal security, counterterrorism and defense against Chinese incursions into Indian territory. About Executive...

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Lockheed Lands $1B Contract for F-35 Components to US, Foreign Customers

TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 23, 2015 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will provide F-35 long-lead materials and components for Lot 11 low-rate initial production under a $1.2 billion contract from the U.S. Navy, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. The Defense Department said Monday the contract covers the F-35A, F-35B and F-35C variants of the fighter jet for both domestic and foreign military customers....

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MDA Awards Raytheon $2B SM-3 Contract Modification

TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 22, 2015 — Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) will provide Standard Missile-3 IB weapons to the Missile Defense Agency under a potential six-year, $2.3 billion contract modification, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The Defense Department said Friday the order includes eight additional SM-3 Block IB missiles and all-up-round and recertification support. About Executive Mosaic: Founded...

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ManTech Lands Spot on $5B DTIC Cyber Tasks Contract; Bill Varner Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 21, 2015 — ManTech International (Nasdaq: MANT) has secured a spot on the Defense Technical Information Center's $5 billion Cyber Security and Information Systems Technical Area Tasks multiple-award contract, GovCon Wire reported Friday. The company said Friday tasks under the CS TAT contract include software analysis, information assurance and other services in...

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Lockheed Martin Lands $216M Contract for Apache Pilot Night-Vision Systems FMS

TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 18, 2015 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will produce Modernized Target Acquisition Designation/Pilot Night Vision Systems for India's Apache helicopters under a $215.8 million foreign military sales contract, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. The Defense Department said Wednesday work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, through the end of December 2021. About Executive...

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