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Harris Completes $5B Exelis Buy

TYSONS CORNER, VA June 1, 2015 — GovCon Wire reported Friday on Harris (NYSE: HRS) completing its acquisition of Exelis for $4.75 billion. Harris said Friday its shareholders own 85 percent and Exelis shareholders 15 percent of the combined firm. William M. Brown, chairman, president and CEO of Harris, said the transaction is “transformative” for his company and […]

Dewey Houck Leads Boeing’s New Defense Data Analytics Group

TYSONS CORNER, VA May 29, 2015 — Boeing has created a data analytics division within its defense, space and security business, with Dewey Houck taking the helm as chief data analytics officer, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. Prior to his new role, Houck served as vice president and general manager of electronic and information solutions, a division […]

EMC to Buy Virtustream for $1.2B

TYSONS CORNER, VA May 28, 2015 — EMC has agreed to buy cloud services firm Virtustream under a $1.2 billion all-cash deal they expect to finalize later in 2015, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The transaction will provide EMC with a new managed cloud services portfolio to be delivered through its global partner program under the […]

Ken Asbury: CACI Eyes Expanded Business Systems Portfolio with New Army Contract

TYSONS CORNER, VA May 27, 2015 — GovCon Wire reported Tuesday on CACI International being awarded a contract to develop and implement the U.S. Army’s personnel and pay system for $159 million. The five-year contract includes systems integration work and support as part of the Army’s initiative to transition from legacy systems, CACI said Tuesday. […]

Lockheed Awarded $736M Air Force Satellite Sustainment Contract

TYSONS CORNER, VA May 26, 2015 — GovCon Wire reported Friday on the U.S. Air Force contracting Lockheed Martin to help sustain the U.S. military’s communications satellite under a $736 million award. The Defense Department said Thursday work on the AEHF, Milstar and Defense Satellite Communications System III will occur in California and Colorado through […]

Navy Picks General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk for Warship Upgrades, Repairs

TYSONS CORNER, VA May 22, 2015 — GovCon Wire reported Thursday on the U.S. Navy selecting General Dynamics NASSCO to perform upgrades and maintenance and repair services on the USS Mischer (DDG 57) warship under a potential $40 million contract. Work will occur in Norfolk, Virginia, through March 2016, NASSCO said Wednesday. “This award is […]