NEWS | defense-leadership

Mar 18
1 min

Vultron makes a statement on Linkedin!

In case you're wondering what I've been up to lately, here you go! The Vultron team was at the Air Force Contracting Summit a couple of...

Jun 18, 2020
2 min

850 Business Magazine: Northwest Florida Military Bases #KeepCalmFightOn

Military bases across Northwest Florida are making adjustments to help kick the COVID-19 pandemic and get back to normal life.

Jun 18, 2020
1 min

850 Business Magazine: The Defense Industry Is Ever Adapting

Pictured left (L to R): Col. Paul Porter, Director of Contracting/JBSA, 502nd Contracting Squadron; William Loiry, Chairman, DLF; Lana...

Feb 13, 2020
3 min

850 Business Magazine: Thinking Synergistically

‘Futures Park’ could become talent factory – February 12, 2020 by: Steve Bornhoft Extending due south into the Gulf of Mexico from a...

Feb 4, 2020
2 min

The Destin Log: Chief: Space Force must change the way U.S. addresses hardware needs

SANDESTIN (The Destin Log) January 31, 2020 — As the U.S. Space Force, the new sixth branch of the U.S. military, gets off the ground,...

Feb 4, 2020
2 min

WMBB-TV 13: Air Force Contractors Summit connects specialized contractors with Tyndall AFB

“[Tyndall] is coming back better, it’s coming back stronger,” Lt. Col. Steven Fletcher said. “We have some unique challenges ahead of us.”

Jan 31, 2020
1 min

WMBB-TV 13: Bay County and Tyndall AFB leaders discuss contractor housing solutions

As Tyndall Air Force Base leaders ready the plans for building the ‘base of the future,’ one thing remains a big piece of the puzzle.

Jan 31, 2020
1 min

News 5 WKRG: Air Force Summit brings out hundreds to speak about local improvements

“Anytime you’re in the national security community, there’s always threats,” General (Ret) Wilson said.

Dec 21, 2019
2 min

SBA and Local PTAC Participate in the 2019 West Coast Small Business Defense Contracting Sum

On Dec. 4 and 5, the Defense Leadership Forum hosted the 2019 West Coast Small Business Defense Contracting Summit at the San Diego...

Dec 12, 2019
2 min

Defense Contracting and Small Business Summit in San Diego, CA this December

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Congressional leaders and the President have passed and signed a multi-year historic defense...

Nov 15, 2019
4 min

850 Business Magazine: Building Back Tyndall

For years, the United States Air Force had been exploring concepts that might be made parts of a base of the future. “But, under normal...

Oct 1, 2019
1 min

Congressman Garamendi to speak at 2019 MILCON Contracting Summit in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Congressman John Garamendi (California 3rd District), Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee of...

May 14, 2019
2 min

The 6th Annual Navy Contracting Summit will be Hosted in Norfolk, VA

Tickets are on sale now! NORFOLK, Va., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Defense Leadership Forum has announced it will be returning to...

Apr 9, 2019
2 min

The 6th Annual Southwest Defense Contracting Summit Will Feature Congressman Chip Roy

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by the Defense Leadership Forum, Congressman Chip Roy will be delivering the...

Feb 1, 2019
2 min

NWFDaily News: Gaetz - Gulf Test Range ‘my top legislative priority’

MIRAMAR BEACH — Oil and gas interests are “licking their chops” as the end of a ban looms on oil and gas leasing in part of the Gulf of...

Feb 1, 2019
2 min

NWFDailyNews: Feds steer nearly $500M for hurricane cleanup

MIRAMAR BEACH — A federal outlay of nearly $500 million for Hurricane Michael debris removal, engineered during a recent meeting between...

Jan 29, 2019
2 min

The First Defense Leadership Forum Summit Of The Year Will Feature Congressman Matt Gaetz

DESTIN-MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla., Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by the Defense Leadership Forum, Congressman Matt Gaetz will be...

May 7, 2018
2 min

Congressmen Bobby Scott and Scott Taylor Open the Navy Contracting Summit

More than 400 participants are in Norfolk this week to discuss the mission and contracting priorities of the U.S. Navy. The Navy...

Apr 26, 2018
2 min

Navy Contracting Summit Convenes Military and Business to Discuss Defense Contracting Priorities

Set against the $700 Billion defense budget, the Summit will deliver actionable insights on contracting opportunities. NORFOLK, Va. -...

Apr 26, 2018
2 min

Daily Press: Navy Contracting Summit Convenes to Discuss Defense Contracting Priorities

More than 400 prime contractors, subcontractors, military officials, contracting officers, and defense agencies will gather at the 5th...

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