Lisbeth Perez MeriTalk Lisbeth Perez is a MeriTalk Senior Technology Reporter covering the intersection of government and technology.
Federal IT Leaders Say Acquisition Reform Is Driving Faster Tech Delivery Jul 14, 2026 | 4:03 pm Federal technology leaders said procurement modernization efforts are shifting agencies toward enterprise buying, AI-assisted acquisition, and faster mission delivery. […]
Training, Leadership Key to Expanding GenAI.mil Adoption Across DOD Jul 14, 2026 | 3:51 pm USMC AI lead says workforce training, leadership engagement, and practical use cases will determine the broader adoption of DOD’s GenAI.mil. […]
NGA Seeks AI-Powered Tech for Global GEOINT Change Detection Jul 14, 2026 | 12:27 pm NGA wants innovative AI and computer vision capabilities to improve worldwide geospatial change detection and reduce analyst workload. […]
DOD Suspends CMMC Phase 2 Requirements Jul 13, 2026 | 4:37 pm The Pentagon said it will suspend CMMC Phase 2 requirements to conduct a comprehensive review of the program to ensure that it’s aligned with the department’s acquisition transformation strategy. […]
Accenture Lands $821M for War Data Platform Integration Jul 10, 2026 | 3:21 pm The potential five-year award supports the Pentagon’s expansion of the War Data Platform following the restructuring of its Advana enterprise data environment. […]
DOD Releases Fourth Tranche of Declassified UAP Files Jul 10, 2026 | 3:10 pm The DOD has released 40 newly declassified UAP files, adding to a growing public archive that offers fresh details on decades of unexplained sightings while stopping short of providing evidence of extraterrestrial life. […]
Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Skills-Based Hiring for Federal Jobs Jul 9, 2026 | 3:40 pm The legislation would encourage agencies to reduce unnecessary bachelor’s degree requirements and create a dedicated USAJobs portal for workers skilled through nontraditional pathways. […]
DOD Drone Task Force Releases Counter-Drone Handbook Jul 9, 2026 | 2:55 pm The new guide outlines layered counter-drone defenses, establishes common terminology, and incorporates lessons from conflicts in the Middle East and Europe. […]
Warren Seeks AI Contract Details From Pentagon, Tech Firms Jul 9, 2026 | 2:48 pm The senator is seeking details about the Pentagon’s classified AI contracts as the department rapidly expands the technology across military networks. She raised questions about oversight, civilian protections, and congressional transparency. […]
NASA’s CAPSTONE Completes Testing of Tech for Long-Term Lunar Goals Jul 8, 2026 | 3:51 pm After validating a fuel-efficient lunar orbit, the spacecraft became a technology testbed for autonomous navigation and resilient communications. The mission advanced capabilities NASA plans to use for sustained human operations on the moon by the mid-2030s. […]