Trade Secrets Suit Alleges Betrayal Over $650 Million Army Deal

A defense contractor’s former partner double-crossed it and stole trade secrets to win a $650 million contract for technology support services at the US Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground, according to a lawsuit filed in Maryland federal court.

Oasis Systems LLC “switched sides” in a “deliberate and blatant” contract breach by pulling out of a partnership with TRAX International Corp. and instead merging with its competitor to secure the contract, TRAX’s complaint in the US District Court for the District of Maryland said. TRAX said it initially won the contract after Oasis puled out of their teaming agreement, but that Oasis ...