As the Golden Dome for America (GD4A) initiative heats up, prime contractors are positioning themselves based on existing missile defense architecture, demonstrated performance, and cross-domain integration capability. Lockheed Martin is already embedded across every major layer of the U.S. missile defense enterprise. From command and control to interceptors, space-based sensing, sea-based defense, and AI-enabled prototyping,…
We last examined Palantir in November 2022, analyzing its top customers, notable developments, and financial trajectory. Since then, Palantir has accelerated its transformation from a software analytics vendor into a central orchestrator of enterprise AI ecosystems across the federal government. This update examines: Palantir’s expanding federal contracting footprint Major partnerships and alliances The U.S. Army’s…
GSA AAS Trends in 2025: Top Contractors, Top Customers, and What It Means for Federal IT Pursuits Over the past five fiscal years (FY2020–FY2024), the landscape of procurements executed through the General Services Administration Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) program has shifted in ways that are highly instructive for federal contractors pursuing large-scale IT, C5ISR, cyber,…
We’re back! It’s been some time since we dived into the ever entertaining and educational protest decisions as a means to foster more learning on capture strategy and articulating your win story. The Deadly Sins series is going to get a bit of a boost, and it won’t be some lame remake of a classic…
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey (founder of Oculus VR), along with several other tech veterans, and headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. The company develops autonomous systems, counter-unmanned aerial systems solutions, AI-enabled command-and-control platforms, and integrated surveillance technologies. As of December 2024, Anduril boasts more than 3,500 employees…
