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LexisNexis Risk Solutions has been recognized as the category winner for Financial Crime - Data in the Chartis Research RiskTech100, marking the third consecutive year the company has received recognition for the category award, LexisNexis Risk Solutions reported on Wednesday. The RiskTech100 is an annual evaluation of the leading global risk technology providers.

The U.S. Air Force has downselected Northrop Grumman to complete the final project efforts to provide the electronic warfare suite for the service branch’s F-16 fighter aircraft fleet, the company reported on Monday. Northrop Grumman’s offering will work to protect pilots from radio frequency-guided weapons by detecting, identifying and defeating advanced threat systems.

Executive Mosaic, the leading provider in connecting, promoting and branding government and government contracting (GovCon) executives of consequence, will accept your nominations for the upcoming 2021 Wash100 Award until Friday, Jan. 8th. To nominate your favorite executive for this prestigious award, visit the Wash100 website. “It’s been a true privilege bestowing the Wash100 Award,” said Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic. 

A U.S. Air Force pilot flew with an artificial intelligence aboard the Lockheed Martin-built U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft during a test flight held Tuesday, the service reported Wednesday. The AI algorithm, called ARTUu, was in charge of tactical navigation and sensor employment during a simulated missile strike as part of a reconnaissance mission.

The CMMC-AB Board of Directors has collaborated with JDG Associates to conduct the search for the organization’s first CEO. CMMC-AB recently entered a contract with the Department of Defense (DoD) to become the exclusive accreditation body to build the CMMC ecosystem in support of the DoD’s CMMC requirements. 

Guidehouse has been awarded the 2020 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Gold Medallion Award. “We are proud and honored to be recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient for our commitment to our nation’s veterans,” said Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient.

The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) with the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion, the company reported on Wednesday. SPA received the Gold Award for large employers, recognizing the company’s commitment to recruit, hire and retain veterans. “We are grateful to have so many veteran employees as members of the SPA team,” said Dr. William Vantine, SPA president and CEO.

Boeing will deliver the third and fourth Boeing KC-46 tanker through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) process for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF), following the U.S. Air Force's extension option. “Japan’s new tankers will play an invaluable role in the security alliance between our two countries,” said Col. Jason Lindsey, U.S. Air Force KC-46 System program manager.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Accenture its prestigious 2020 Employer Support Freedom Award for the company’s support of its National Guard and Reserve member employees. “We are honored to receive the highest award that the Department of Defense gives employers,” said Jimmy Etheredge, Accenture’s CEO of North America.

Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) has been selected as a finalist in the Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year competition in the $75 to $300 million category by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council (PSC), SPA reported on Friday. “SPA is extremely honored to have been selected as a finalist for this prestigious award,” said Dr. William Vantine, SPA president and CEO.