V2X has officially closed its acquisition of QinetiQ’s U.S. Intelligence business, a move that strengthens its foothold in the intelligence and cyber operations space. The $24 million deal brings roughly 70 specialists into V2X’s ranks, expanding its expertise in data engineering, mission support, and cyber solutions for the Intelligence Community.
Company leaders say the addition will allow V2X to deliver more data-enabled mission solutions across multiple domains, deepening its role in critical national security programs. The integration process is already in motion, signaling a quick push to align the new team’s capabilities with V2X’s broader defense and intelligence portfolio. This acquisition highlights the trend of consolidation in the defense sector as companies position themselves to meet growing demands for cyber resilience and intelligence-driven operations.
Layoffs: Snorkel AI
Snorkel AI, a Silicon Valley unicorn valued at $1.3 billion, has trimmed 13% of its staff as part of a strategic refocus. The company confirmed that 31 employees were cut this week, with software engineers most affected. Notably, Snorkel’s applied AI and research scientist roles were largely untouched, signaling a shift in priorities rather than a retreat from its core AI mission.
The startup, spun out of Stanford in 2020, has built its business around helping organizations train AI models more efficiently through automation and expert-driven data services. After raising $100 million in May, Snorkel is now concentrating on its “data-as-a-service” offerings and moving away from some legacy areas. The move mirrors broader turbulence in the AI training space, where demand for faster, higher-quality data pipelines is rising even as companies recalibrate hiring and resources to stay competitive.
Hiring: SMS Data Products
SMS Data Products Group is actively hiring, with nearly 60 open positions spanning multiple clearance levels and locations. The company, which provides IT solutions and support to federal agencies, is recruiting for roles that range from Secret to Top Secret/SCI clearances — highlighting the continued demand for cleared talent across the defense and national security space.
The bulk of opportunities are clustered in South Carolina and Virginia, with additional roles in New Mexico, California, Maryland, Texas, and Kansas. With openings spread across technical and mission support functions, SMS’s hiring push reflects how companies are competing for professionals who can navigate both the technical requirements and the security demands of federal projects. For those holding active clearances and looking to make a move, SMS’s current listings represent a broad cross-section of opportunities in high-demand markets.
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Parry Labs is doubling down on its presence in Marion, IA, with a new facility that expands its capacity and reinforces the company’s role in advancing digital defense. The defense tech firm, known for building modular software and mission systems for the modern battlespace, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the move. Local leaders praised the expansion, highlighting both the company’s innovative contributions and its commitment to the community.
The new space will allow Parry Labs to scale work in cyber innovation, digital engineering, and integrated mission systems—areas increasingly vital for defense across air, space, ground, and maritime domains. For Marion, the expansion represents more than just new office space; it signals growing momentum in the city’s innovation economy. With defense challenges demanding real-time, adaptable solutions, Parry’s investment underscores how talent and technology hubs outside of traditional defense corridors are playing a critical role in shaping the future of military readiness.
