KBR adjusts to life outside the warzone

Company takes on more State Department work as military operations close in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Fluor gains traction with new customers

Fluor's growth has been sparked by an uptick in work heavy with logistics, sustainment and infrastucture support.

Top 100: Northrop bucks turbulence by staying calm

Company makes several moves, including a new headquarters, to stay focused on its customers and control costs.

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CORRECTION: L-3 sued for trade-secret, product-info disclosure

Lawsuit contends foreign entity gained competitive advantage through violation of confidential agreements.

CACI's new leader readies strategy for tough times

Dan Allen brings 30 years of federal IT experience to the new job, including time at Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics.

General Dynamics' Johnson to step down as chairman and CEO

Phebe Novakovic slated to replace former chief of Naval Operations and fighter pilot as General Dynamics' leader.

BAE names former Lockheed exec to lead Intelligence and Security unit

At Lockheed Martin, new BAE president held a succession of positions supporting clients’ information and national security needs.

L-3 names pair to Engility spinoff management team

Appointments seen as important steps in building world-class leadership at new entity.

Remembering Ray Bradbury: An illustrated life

Even in his later years, Ray Bradbury, who died this week, was a firm believer in science and technology. Editor Nick Wakeman shares his 2005 interview with the science fiction icon.

CSC picks new leader for federal, Sheaffer retires

The company names three new executives as part of turnaround strategy.

Salesforce pays $689M for social media market platform

Acquisition gives Salesforce one of world’s largest social media marketing platforms.

Will low-price contracting make us all losers?

Low price, technically acceptable procurements are gaining favor for services. Who does it put at risk?

SAIC reports growth in first quarter

New president and CEO highlights revenue growth due to strategy of leveraging diverse portfolio and employee dedication.

Can Jim Leto breathe new life into Robbins-Gioia?

Long-time entrepreneur returns to company he led twice before, but now as owner.

Teledyne reportedly will buy instrumentation analyzer firm

Company will pay $291 million for firm that makes instruments that measure and analyze complex electronic signals.

ASRC makes further hiring, promotion moves

The Greenbelt, Md., company recently has hired two contracting veterans and promoted a third.

LMI adds financial brass for DOD budgeting knowledge

During a 40-year military career, Edgar Stanton was involved in all facets of military financial management.

HP to cut 27,000 jobs, save $3B

Hewlett-Packard expects to use $3 billion in savings to boost innovation around three areas of strategic focus: cloud, big data and security.

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