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Entarian Names Cale Husted Senior Vice President of Defense TMCnet News [October 14, 2026] | / | Entarian Names Cale Husted Senior Vice President of Defense Entarian has named Cale Husted Senior Vice President of Defense, strengthening the company's leadership team as it expands its investment in technology solutions designed to address complex defense missions. Husted's promotion comes as Entarian invests more in internal mobility and professional development for its staff. Husted brings more than 20 years of experience leading high-growth organizations, managing complex federal portfolios, and overseeing mission-critical programs. In his new role, he will lead Entarian's $150 million Defense business, overseeing operational performance, and customer engagement, while working closely with the company's solutions organization to deliver integrated capabilities to defense customers. "Defense customers are being asked to operate faster and more effectively in increasingly complex environments," said Mark Lee, Entarian's chief executive officer. "Cale understands both the mission and the operational realities behind it. His ability to bring together technology people and execution makes him the right leader to grow our Defense business and deliver solutions that improve mission outcomes." Husted previously led Entarian's Maritime Operations portfolio supporting the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, overseeing more than 170 professionals and approximately $53 million in annual revenue. As Vice President of Operations at Sev1Tech and Geocent, he helped scale the company to more than $75 million in annual revenue and built Geocent's Department of Homeland Security portfolio from inception to a team of more than 125 employees. "I've spent much of my career working alongside customers to understand what the mission requires and aligning the people, technology and resources needed to deliver," Husted said. "I'm excited to build on Entarian's capabilities to help our Defense customers operate with greater speed, resilience and effectiveness." Husted's appointment reflects Entarian's continued investment in its Defense business and in its integrated solutions capabilities. About Entarian Entarian is an integrated mission solutions provider for government customers across space, defense, and civilian markets. By integrating digital and systems engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, and operational expertise, Entarian helps its clients modernize enterprise environments, secure critical systems, and enable informed decision-making. Entarian is a trusted partner supporting complex, high-consequence missions where reliability, innovation, and performance matter most. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261014340727/en/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage] |

Entarian books three NIWC Pacific task orders for electronic security system work. * Each task order has a 12-month performance period * One order covers several commands and defense agencies * Work falls to Entarian's Shore Platform San Diego group The orders cover electronic security systems, or ESS, including access control, intrusion detection, closed-circuit television, public address and audio-video teleconference systems, Entarian said Tuesday. Each order runs for 12 months. Entarian's Shore Platform San Diego will perform the work. Work on Navy shore installations runs alongside the fleet modernization questions on the table at the Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Navy Summit, set for Aug. 27 in Falls Church, Virginia. The event convenes government and industry leaders on AI, digital engineering, unmanned systems, network modernization and other priorities shaping the service's future. Register now to secure your seat. What do the NIWC Pacific task orders cover? The second order requires upgrades, maintenance and technical refresh support for a mix of Navy commands and defense agencies, including the Naval Health Research Center, Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Five, Commander Tactical Air Control Group One, Commander U.S. Third Fleet, the Defense Logistics Agency at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One and its five subcommands, Naval Medical Forces Pacific at Naval Base San Diego, and the Defense Health Agency. Work under the second order also covers anti-terrorism force protection upgrades and authority to operate support. The third order is for ESS enhancements and maintenance supporting the Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command. What does Entarian's Shore Platform group do? Entarian's Shore Platform San Diego group integrates command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance hardware and software into land installations and provides computing, hosting and communications infrastructure. It also handles cybersecurity authorizations and operational test evaluations, along with engineering, production and field installation work for defense facilities. Entarian took its current name in April, following ERT's acquisition of Sev1Tech. The company supports space, defense and federal civilian customers.