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Applied taps Elizabeth Robertson as EVP of business development. Applied Aerospace & Defense has appointed Elizabeth Robertson as executive vice president of business development. Robertson will lead enterprise growth, new program capture and strategic customer relationships across Space & Launch Systems, Defense Aviation & Airborne Systems, and C5ISR & Precision Strike Systems. "Elizabeth is a proven growth executive with a rare combination of technical depth, end market knowledge, and customer relationships across the entire space and defense technology ecosystem," said Chris Rogers, president and chief strategy officer for Applied. "She has built and delivered new programs from every side of the table, as a NASA engineer, a program leader for next-generation defense technology programs, and a high-impact and deeply trusted senior business development executive. Her experience, unique perspective, and leadership are exactly what this next chapter of Applied's growth demands." Robertson most recently served as vice president of business development for Leidos' Defense Sector Huntsville portfolio. Before that, she served as COO of Interstellar Technologies and senior propulsion manager at Stratolaunch. Robertson started her career as an aerospace engineer at NASA, where she spent over 13 years in various roles, including deputy chief engineer for the Space Shuttle program propulsion and integration team. "Applied combines a deeply differentiated and growing set of engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities with a track record of delivering on the mission-critical work that customers count on most," Robertson said. "I'm looking forward to partnering with the team to bring the full breadth of Applied's platform to new and existing customers across the entire space and defense industrial base." Staff Writer WashingtonExec celebrates the people, programs, and milestones shaping the Washington, D.C. government contracting community. Join 30,000+ leaders who start their day with The Daily. Our latest executive profiles, council news, and GovCon headlines - every morning.

Applied Aerospace & Defense appoints Elizabeth Robertson as executive vice president of business development. Business Wire HUNTSVILLE, Ala., September 01, 2026-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Applied Aerospace & Defense ("Applied"), a premier provider of advanced manufacturing for mission-critical space and defense applications, today announced that industry proven growth executive Elizabeth Robertson, has joined the company as executive vice president of business development. In this role, Elizabeth will lead enterprise growth, new program capture, and strategic customer relationships across three core markets: Space & Launch Systems, Defense Aviation & Airborne Systems, and C5ISR & Precision Strike Systems. Elizabeth joins Applied from Leidos, where she served as vice president of business development for the Leidos Defense Sector Huntsville portfolio. Earlier in her career, she led a major U.S. Army air and missile defense program from development into production. She also previously served as chief operating officer of Interstellar Technologies and senior propulsion manager at Stratolaunch. Elizabeth began her career as an aerospace engineer at NASA, where she spent more than 13 years in various roles, including as deputy chief engineer for the Space Shuttle program propulsion and integration team. Across both the public and private sectors, Elizabeth has built a consistent record of translating deep technical and program experience into new customer relationships and program wins. "Elizabeth is a proven growth executive with a rare combination of technical depth, end market knowledge, and customer relationships across the entire space and defense technology ecosystem," said Chris Rogers, president and chief strategy officer for Applied. "She has built and delivered new programs from every side of the table, as a NASA engineer, a program leader for next-generation defense technology programs, and a high-impact and deeply trusted senior business development executive. Her experience, unique perspective, and leadership are exactly what this next chapter of Applied's growth demands." Commenting on her new role, Elizabeth Robertson said, "Applied combines a deeply differentiated and growing set of engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities with a track record of delivering on the mission-critical work that customers count on most. I'm looking forward to partnering with the team to bring the full breadth of Applied's platform to new and existing customers across the entire space and defense industrial base." About Applied Aerospace & Defense Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. ("Applied") is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex, mission-critical hardware for extreme operating environments across three core markets: Space & Launch Systems, Defense Aviation & Airborne Systems, and C5ISR & Precision Strike Systems. With over 120 years of advanced manufacturing heritage, Applied employs a nationwide infrastructure of 11 purpose-built facilities across six states and more than 1.5 million square feet of production capacity, supported by IP-enabled process expertise for the full lifecycle management of rapid prototyping, large-scale production, and aftermarket sustainment of enduring platforms. Applied Aerospace & Defense is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AADX." To learn more visit www.applied-ad.com.

Telos to support Air Combat Command cybersecurity modernization under IDIQ contract. by Jamie Bennet August 31, 2026, 11:18 am * Telos has won an Air Force indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to support the Air Combat Command * Work under the contract spans cybersecurity framework modernization and artificial intelligence tool integration * The contract is worth $37.8 million and has a period of performance that runs through Jan. 31, 2031 The U.S. Air Force has awarded Telos a $37.8 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide cybersecurity, risk management and intelligence support to the Air Combat Command, or ACC, the Department of War announced Friday. The Air Force received 30 offers through a competitive bidding process before selecting Telos for the award. What are the details of the Air Combat Command cybersecurity IDIQ? Under the terms of the award, Telos will help ACC modernize its cybersecurity framework, with a particular focus on integrating emerging artificial intelligence tools and capabilities. Work under the contract will take place in San Antonio, Texas, and the period of performance is scheduled to run through Jan. 31, 2031. What is Telos' specialization? Telos Corporation is an Ashburn, Virginia-based cybersecurity and IT risk management company that works to deliver secure, adaptable offerings in cyber governance, risk and compliance, identity, and secure networks. Its work spans cyber GRC through Xacta, identity services, secure networks, and TSA PreCheck enrollment, supporting federal agencies and critical sectors via cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise capabilities. Founded in Santa Monica and incorporated in Maryland in 1971, the company has roots as an early federal systems integrator supplying software for military customers. What other contracts has the Air Combat Command recently awarded? A month before Telos landed the contract award, Air Combat Command's Acquisition Management and Integration Center issued a potential $717 million contract focused on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The AMIC awarded Leidos the five-year contract to continue receiving ISR support, subject matter expertise, intelligence analysis, threat mitigation and training and mission services. The work will benefit the ACC headquarters as well as subordinate numbered air forces, centers and wings in more than 35 domestic and overseas locations.