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Jamie Dimon: Our Investments for National Security WSJ 10-13-2025
JPMorganChase plans a 10-year, $1.5 trillion initiative to shore up America’s resiliency.
Sigma Defense acquires Aries Defense to boost tactical edge capabilities Washington Technology 10-13-2025
The transaction adds video and sensor integration expertise, while also marking Sigma’s third CJADC2-related acquisition in the past two years.
SPA Acquires Group W, Expanding Support for Mission Critical Modeling and Simulation Across All Domains Orange Slices 10-09-2025
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights supporting complex national security programs and defense priorities, has acquired Group W, a premier data science and defense analytics company
SAIC to acquire SilverEdge Government Solutions for $205 million Reuters 10-06-2025
Defense contractor Science Applications International Corp (SAIC.O), opens new tab said on Monday it had agreed to buy peer SilverEdge Government Solutions from private equity firm Godspeed Capital for $205 million in cash.
Firefly Aerospace gains 6% after buying defense tech firm for $855 million CNBC 10-06-2025
Firefly Aerospace said it will buy New Jersey-based defense contractor SciTec for $855 million to enhance its national security offering.
Serial entrepreneur Ken Bajaj comes out of retirement to chase AI opportunity set Washington Technology 10-08-2025
DigitalNet.ai forms out of a combination of three other companies to deliver a persona-based digital workforce to government agencies.
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Hathiant Aims to Expand Federal Market Presence With SJ Technologies Acquisition GovConWire 10-06-2025
Hathiant has acquired SJ Technologies, a provider of advanced federal technology services. The acquisition combines both organizations’ strengths and offerings, expanding capabilities and resources to better meet customer needs
Qualtrics to buy healthcare tech firm Press Ganey in $6.75 billion deal OerangeSlices 10-06-2025
AI-powered customer survey software maker Qualtrics has agreed to buy healthcare market research company Press Ganey Forsta in a $6.75 billion deal, both companies said on Monday.
Army and Treasury team up to pull in defense-tech investments Axios 09-19-2025
The U.S. Army is tapping Treasury Department leadership and investors for a conversation this fall on the sidelines of one of Washington's splashiest defense conferences.
U.S. Army adopts "venture capital mindset" with new Fuze program Axios 09-15-2025
The U.S. Army on Monday launched its "Fuze" program, motivated by Secretary Dan Driscoll's desire to instill venture-capitalist thinking into the service's trying-and-buying practices.
GovCon Capital Insights
Stifel Industry Update from Pillsbury M&A Conference PDF Pillsbury Conference 10-13-2025
presented by Jonathan Siegmann, CFA | Equity Research Managing Director | Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Stifel
Federal M&A deals stay active despite market uncertainty Podcast Federal News Network 09-11-2025
"It's important that the company maintain its relationships and really be that trusted and capable provider to the federal customer," said Adam August.
Enter the Dragon, Exit the DOGE webinar Pillsbury 05-16-2025
Matt Swartz moderates this informative panel discussion that seeks to provide a full M&A market health evaluation.
2025 Federal M&A Outlook: What GovCon Leaders Need to Know Analysis from Deep Water Point GovBrew 05-05-2025
A deep dive into DWPA’s 2025 Federal M&A Outlook report, with expert insights from Matt Shaffer on trends, challenges, and strategies for success in a more selective market.
Chaos Creates Opportunity: Joe Humphries Podcast OrangeSlices 05-01-2025
Sharon Heaton talks with legendary banker Joe Humphries of Atlantic Union, who brings decades of experience in GovCon M&A.
Aerospace, Defense, Technology Services PDF Spring 2025
MarketView - Spring 2025
Here are the 10 largest private equity investors in Greater Washington PDF 04-18-2025
Ranked by Deals closed in 2024
Doing Good By Doing Well: Shaunna Balady Podcast 04-17-2025
Sharon Heaton talks with M&A advisor and software expert Shaunna Balady – a woman who has completed over 100 transactions totaling over $20 billion in enterprise value across 5 continents.
WT 360: How software shapes the market's M&A landscape Podcast 04-16-2025
Jean Stack and John Song, co-managing directors at Baird & Co.'s government practice, join to go over the tech-centric areas of heated demand for acquirers and the fundamentals that drive M&A activity.
Baird Global Investment Banking White Paper 04-15-2025
How Is the M&A Market Reacting to Current Headwinds?
Aerospace & Defense Takeaways from 40th Space Symposium; Space Remains Red Hot White Paper 04-11-2025
We attended the 40th Annual Space Symposium this week in Colorado Springs, CO,
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