AI Meets Infrastructure: Will BigBear.ai Lead in Public Sector Tech?

Under new CEO Kevin McAleenan, BigBear.ai is refocusing on mission-critical AI deployments in defense, border security and supply-chain optimization. Its $385 million backlog at the first-quarter end, up 30% year over year, reflects deepening demand across these sectors. Recent wins include the Department of Defense's Orion Decision Support Platform and AI-powered threat detection deployments at major U.S. airports. BigBear.ai's integration of operational expertise with cutting-edge AI models gives it an ed ...