U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a privacy impact assessment to address privacy issues concerning a new public-facing mobile application called CBP One. The app was launched late last year to provide travelers, brokers, carriers, forwarders and international organizations a single portal where they can access a variety of CBP services. According to the […]
President Joe Biden has selected Jake Braun, founding partner and former CEO of Cambridge Global Advisors, to serve as senior adviser to the Department of Homeland Security Management Directorate. Braun will share his expertise with a directorate tasked with handling budgets, appropriations, expenditure of funds, accounting and finance, procurement, human resources and personnel, and information […]
The Department of Defense has awarded Vislink a $4 million contract for the procurement of handheld intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance receiver devices and accessories. Vislink’s ruggedized and lightweight receivers allow warfighters to view high-resolution, real-time video imagery transmitted by aerial platforms. The equipment is expected to enhance warfighters’ situational awareness and improve tactical and operational […]
BAE Systems is set to begin low-rate initial production of the F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System under the terms of a $58 million contract awarded by Boeing. EPAWSS is an all-digital electronic warfare and countermeasures system designed to protect F-15 pilots and help them maintain air superiority. It hosts capabilities for monitoring, […]
James Aquilina has joined cybersecurity specialist BlueVoyant as an advisory board member and adviser to the CEO. Aquilina is a 20-year cybersecurity veteran specializing in incident response, risk management and digital forensics. He is a seasoned team leader with experience advising boards and c-suite executives on matters concerning cyber risk, BlueVoyant said Tuesday. Previously, Aquilina […]
Leidos has selected Druva to serve as a subcontractor on NASA’s End-user Services & Technologies contract. Druva was selected to help transform NASA’s information technology system and enhance end-user experience. Together, the companies will help the NASA NEST team in its mission to move the space agency to a device-agnostic, mobile-friendly model with built-in security […]
Lisa Hand has been promoted to vice president and general manager of BAE Systems’ integrated defense solutions business. As head of the business unit, she leads 2,600 employees who provide engineering, integration and sustainment services to enhance customers’ mission effectiveness. In a statement, BAE Systems Intelligence & Security sector President Al Whitmore lauded Hand’s proven […]
Greg Nossaman is the co-founder of and a managing director at G Squared Capital Partners, a boutique investment bank specializing in aerospace, defense and government services transactions. Nossaman has helped company owners, management teams and boards of directors explore acquisition opportunities, divestitures, public and private equity raises and employee buyouts, according to his company profile. […]
Robert Kipps is the founder and managing director of KippsDeSanto & Co., an investment bank focused on the aerospace/defense and government services sector. Since founding KippsDeSanto in 2007, Kipps, a past Wash100 winner, has advised on several transactions, including EIS’ sale to Cognosante and Octo Consulting’s acquisition of Connexta. He also provided advice on 7Delta’s […]
Don Campisano is a seasoned corporate and investment banking professional currently working at Truist Securities as a managing director and team lead. With a career spanning more than 30 years, Campisano is experienced in direct client coverage, complex capital structure/capital markets solutions, merger and acquisition finance, financial structuring and corporate finance valuation. He transitioned to […]
