Top 25 DOD Execs to Watch in 2020: Raytheon Intelligence & Space’s David Appel
Under David Appel’s leadership in 2019, Raytheon Intelligence & Space modernized two major command and control systems — the Air Force’s Kessel Run program and the North American Aerospace Defense Command Cheyenne Mountain system. And because the firm applied commercial technology development techniques, it can quickly adapt and upgrade the systems as new capabilities become available.
Raytheon to Launch Global Installation of GPS OCX Upgraded Monitoring Station Receivers
Raytheon Co.’s GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System program finished final qualification testing of the system’s modernized monitor station receivers. The receivers are slated to be installed globally beginning in August. GPS OCX is the enhanced ground control segment of a U.S. Air Force-led effort to refresh America’s GPS system. “The modernized receivers give GPS OCX
2019 Market Outlook: Raytheon IIS’ Todd Probert on What DOD Contractors Should Expect
We look forward to the new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, the public and private sectors both experienced more emphasis and demand for cybersecurity, merging technology with health care, and how to best mitigate the insider threat. As a part of an annual series,
Meet Pinnacle Awards Finalist Dave Wajsgras
Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services, is a Pinnacle Awards finalist in the Cybersecurity Executive of the Year category. Here, he shares some of his most important accomplishments last year, what makes Raytheon IIS stand out among its competitors, how he helps shape the next generation of GovCon leaders and more. What key
Save the Date: Raytheon IIS Golf Tournament, June 8
Raytheon Intelligence Information & Services is hosting a golf tournament June 8, with a wounded warrior luncheon. The luncheon will feature guest speaker Ryan Kules, national director of the Combat Stress Recovery Program, who will talk about helping injured veterans transition to jobs in corporate America. The event will take place at the 1757 Golf Club
Raytheon, Virsec Team To Combat Advanced Cyberattacks
Raytheon and Virsec Systems have joined forces to protect global government and critical infrastructure customers from advanced cyberattacks, using commercial cybersecurity tools that can detect and defend against processor-based exploits. Raytheon will combine its cybersecurity defense expertise with Virsec’s Trusted Execution technology to detect deviations in software applications caused by cyber intrusions, the companies said. Trusted Execution is
Raytheon Hires John DeSimone as VP for Cybersecurity
Raytheon Intelligence Information and Services has hired former CSRA executive John DeSimone as vice president of cybersecurity and special missions. DeSimone will lead a team of more 1,700 employees, helping customers shore up cyber defenses and withstand advanced persistent threats from sophisticated attackers, according to the company. “John joins the IIS leadership team with a
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