“UScontracting represents an ideal fit for our platform,” said Ron Kattas, CEO at NPG. “The company’s capabilities, customer access, and talented team align closely with NPG’s strategy to build and scale a differentiated, provider of mission-focused technologies and solutions. We’re excited to partner with their leadership and talented teams to accelerate growth.”

Based outside of Annapolis, MD, UScontracting has built a stellar track record of execution, deep customer relationships and a reputation for operational excellence, which will further NPG’s ability to serve national security customers with high-impact solutions. NPG will support UScontracting’s organic growth opportunities through the combined platform’s capabilities, while pursuing complementary acquisitions to further NPG’s differentiated capability and technology offerings. UScontracting marks the first acquisition for NPG, which was acquired by Godspeed Capital in November 2025.

“We are thrilled to join NextPoint Group for our next phase of growth,” said Bill Haworth, president at UScontracting. “We look forward to leveraging NPG’s strategic vision, resources, and experience to provide even greater opportunities for our highly skilled workforce and expand our suite of innovative solutions for our customers’ missions.”

“UScontracting marks the first addition to NPG and reflects our strategy to better serve customers within the national security domain by meeting their rigorous mission requirements,” added Nathaniel T.G. Fogg, partner at Godspeed. “UScontracting brings a devoted team, a culture of innovation, and a complementary set of capabilities, all of which will enhance NPG’s ability to help its customers solve some of the nation’s most complex national security challenges.”

“We are excited to see what these two employee-focused and customer-first companies can accomplish together,” said Mike Roualet, principal at Godspeed. “Godspeed will continue to invest in the combined company to drive growth both organically and through M&A.”

Source: NPG

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Under the contract, Pacific Defense will deliver SOSA/CMOSS-aligned mission systems to enable vehicle-based experimentation by U.S. Marines. The Next Generation EW prototype is centered on the C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) and the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) technical standards. This approach enables rapid integration of new hardware and software into a common chassis, accelerating capability insertion while reducing vendor lock and lifecycle costs.

“This effort reflects a pivotal shift toward software-defined, open architecture C5ISR/EW capabilities that can keep pace with the modern threat environment,” said Frank Pietryka, VP of EW, SIGINT and autonomy at Pacific Defense. “By leveraging SOSA and CMOSS, we’re enabling a scalable, interoperable ecosystem that allows the USMC to rapidly integrate and deploy new capabilities at the tactical edge. We’re proud to support this initiative and help inform the next generation of EME systems.”

This award builds on Pacific Defense’s role as the incumbent on the U.S. Army’s CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) program and the Australia Land 555 program. Insights gained through this effort will provide MARCORSYSCOM leadership with critical data to inform future force modernization and follow-on program decisions.

Source: Pacific Defense

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The contractor will supply Electronic Warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Red Team services to support Air Force Special Warfare (AFSW) training. For the Sentry North exercises, these services will involve direction finding, vulnerability assessments of the electromagnetic spectrum, and adversary simulations. The goal is to boost the survivability and signature management of Blue Forces. By integrating with White Cell operations, the contractor will replicate realistic electronic threats, helping AFSW teams to meet their mission readiness and training goals.

This requirement is set aside 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

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“Acquiring Altamira is a strategic accelerator for our national security growth strategy, strengthening Parsons’ ability to deliver rapid and agile mission‑ready, intelligence‑driven solutions across the Department of War and the Intelligence Community,” said Carey Smith, chair, president, and CEO of Parsons. “Altamira’s advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and analytics capabilities, plus their space‑based mission solutions expand our capabilities and position us to capture a larger share of the rapidly evolving intelligence and multi‑domain operations market. Their deep commitment to solving the nation’s most complex security challenges aligns seamlessly with Parsons’ mission, culture, and alignment to the Department of War’s acquisition‑transformation strategy.”

Altamira is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and is recognized for its exceptional employees, whose elite expertise and clearances enable high-end engineering, analytics, and mission technologies that support some of the nation’s most sensitive intelligence, space, and defense programs. With core strengths in missile warning, AI/ML‑enabled analytics, space‑based mission support, and SIGINT/cyber operations, Altamira provides customers with the ability to detect, characterize, and respond to emerging threats across all domains. The company has a track record of rapidly transitioning innovative prototypes into operational capabilities, directly supporting the Department of War and IC’s push for faster acquisition cycles, digital modernization, and resilient mission architecture, according to Parsons.

“We are excited to join forces with Parsons, a partnership that reflects our shared commitment to innovation, mission excellence, and delivering decisive advantages to the warfighter,” said Jane Chappell, CEO of Altamira. “Our cultures are deeply aligned with both organizations prioritizing agility, technical excellence, and a relentless focus on customer mission outcomes. Together, we will leverage our combined strengths to expand our impact, accelerate capability delivery, and provide the cutting‑edge solutions required to meet the Department of War and Intelligence Community’s evolving operational and acquisition priorities.”

Altamira has been a portfolio company of ClearSky, a venture capital/growth equity firm investing in critical security companies, McNally Capital, Razor’s Edge, and NIO Advisors. “ClearSky is very excited to have supported Altamira during its growth, and to have contributed to strengthened national security through Altamira’s execution and innovation,” said Alex Weiss, CEO, co-founder and managing partner of ClearSky. “This exit further confirms the success of ClearSky’s focus on investing in a safer world.”

Source: Parsons Corporation

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Celestar provides specialized intelligence and analytic support to U.S. government customers, including organizations within the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). Founded in 2004, the company delivers analytic, strategic, training, and professional solutions across their three core services: intelligence analysis and enabling services, data enterprise support, and training and professional services.

The acquisition adds multi-INT disciplines to B&A’s existing offerings: Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), Measurement and Signals Intelligence (MASINT), and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). These capabilities strengthen B&A’s intelligence offerings and improve its ability to pursue larger federal opportunities.

“Combining our strengths with Celestar’s All Source Intelligence expertise is a transformative step for B&A,” said Jonathan Evans, president and CEO of B&A. “This acquisition is a growth multiplier, not only in capability but in customer reach. It immediately positions us as a full-spectrum intelligence provider, bringing us closer to the warfighter and opening up new, high-value contracts. This strategic alignment ensures we can deliver the end-to-end solutions our government partners need to meet the most complex national security challenges.”

Celestar’s experience augments B&A’s GEOINT work and positions the combined company to pursue deeper and more complex opportunities at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the Combatant Commands (COCOMs).

“We are excited to join B&A and its heritage of service,” said Gregory Celestan, CEO of Celestar. “B&A’s dedicated focus on mission-first service delivery and their commitment to retaining our leadership team ensures a seamless transition. Our employees will benefit from B&A’s Centers of Excellence and service delivery approach, while gaining the scale and resources necessary to deliver even greater impact across the defense intelligence enterprise. Joining B&A will help accelerate growth in our intelligence and national security business and enable us to pursue a broader customer base across additional markets.”

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management directorate (CECOM SAMD) is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest in, industry technologies available and qualified to fulfill Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements for a signals intelligence (SIGINT) system(s) For Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

CECOM SAMD administers and manages FMS cases including anti-terrorism and border security Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system(s) used by partner nations. CECOM SAMD’s goal is to satisfy requirements for Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security SIGINT System(s) for Egypt.

The purpose of this market research/sources sought is to identify interested sources that are qualified and able to provide requirements to Egypt. The partner nation requests for an Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security SIGINT System(s) that matches the specifications described in the sources sought notice.

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The capability uses artificial intelligence to assign unique tracking identifiers, allowing organizations to maintain custody of high-interest vessels across time and space. By automating continuity and scoring the confidence of each identification, the solution provides scalable insight into maritime activity without dependence on self-reported data sources or human intensive processes.

“This capability represents a major step forward for decision-makers who need reliable custody of critical maritime targets,” said Greg Skotzko, director of product management at HawkEye 360. “By applying AI to automate vessel tracking and integrate movement analysis, we are enabling the Defense and Intelligence Communities to monitor complex environments with greater accuracy and efficiency.”

By reducing manual workload and scaling analytic outputs, this AI-enabled maritime custody capability enhances the ability of defense and intelligence organizations to build patterns of life, expose deceptive behaviors, and direct resources more effectively across global areas of interest, according to the company.

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AFRL is seeking innovative research to investigate algorithms, methodologies, and techniques for the demonstration and evaluation of enhanced signal information exploitation, dissemination, and analytics of existing and emerging adversarial systems. Areas of emphasis include

1. Onboard processing enhancements of manned and unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms
2. High speed signal detection and prosecution technology demonstration
3. Cross domain multi-sensor/multi-platform data analytics
4. Open System Architecture (OSA) compliance for demonstration in operationally relevant environments

This ARA is a follow-on to ARA FA8750-22-S-7002 entitled “Signals Information Exploitation Technology Enhancements (SIETE).

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Source: SAM

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The mission also included Kestrel-0A, an experimental satellite designed to evaluate emerging capabilities that inform HawkEye 360’s next generation of technologies. Kestrel-0A is progressing well, with ongoing contact and early-stage mission milestones being achieved.

“Achieving FOC for Cluster 12 strengthens our ability to deliver timely, mission-critical signals intelligence to defense, intelligence, and commercial partners,” said Todd Probert, president, U.S. government. “This cluster enhances our ability to monitor complex operating environments, detect signals of interest, and drive informed decisions across land and sea.”

Cluster 12 adds further depth and coverage to HawkEye 360’s constellation, supporting expanded frequency detection, improved revisit rates, and broader global reach. These advancements directly support the growing demand for signals intelligence to address challenges such as maritime domain awareness, air defense system detection, and GNSS interference monitoring.

“This milestone reflects the outstanding performance of our engineering, operations, and mission management teams,” said Eric Haengel, vice president of space and ground systems, HawkEye 360. “Cluster 12 is now fully integrated into our constellation and contributing to the seamless delivery of high-impact RF data for our customers worldwide.”

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The newly formed partnership brings two of the most experienced investors in national security technology together to support Expedition’s continued delivery of next-generation C5ISR solutions to critical national security customers.

“Expedition has pioneered AI-fused SIGINT and GEOINT capabilities for the national security mission for over 10 years. Expedition’s mission focus and solutions are exceptional,” said Peggy Styer, co-founder and managing partner at Razor’s Edge. “We look forward to working with Marc and the Expedition team as they continue to solve hard problems.”

“Expedition is at the forefront of leveraging AI, ML, and data fusion to transform the modern mission set,” said Jason Rigoli, partner at Enlightenment Capital. “We are excited to partner with Marc and his team to scale these capabilities across the national security community, and to accelerate the Company’s vision and growth through our partnership and strategic investments.”

“Razor’s Edge and Enlightenment Capital each bring unique capabilities to the table, from strategic scaling to deep technology roots in the national security space,” said Marc Harlacher, CEO of Expedition Technology. “I am thrilled to enter this next phase of growth with such a powerful combination of partners.”

Source: Expedition Technology

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