By: Tom Guarente, Vice President, External & Government Affairs, Armis by ServiceNow The White House recently issued a directive designated as National Security Presidential Memorandum 12 (NSPM-12), which includes helpful provisions to elevate cybersecurity protection across the federal government. The directive signals a seriousness about cybersecurity from the highest levels of the federal government, but […]

Atom Computing’s Kristen Pudenz says recent advances in scaling and error correction are bringing fault-tolerant quantum computing closer to reality, and agencies should begin preparing now. […]

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. […]

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. […]

Barbaccia’s departure comes after nearly 18 months leading the Trump administration’s federal IT, AI, and digital service modernization efforts. […]

Taps A Lister’s proven AWS magic to power AI revolution […]

As federal agencies shift from AI pilots to production, Dell CTO John Roese says strong governance, focused mission priorities, and data accessibility – not just better models – will determine who succeeds in the emerging era of agentic AI. […]

The new portfolio manager will serve as the Pentagon’s single integrator for unmanned and autonomous systems, overseeing development, procurement, fielding, and operations across the military. […]

The decision restores global access to Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after Anthropic agreed to strengthen cybersecurity safeguards and expand cooperation with the U.S. government. […]

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said acquisition reforms reduced technology procurement timelines to a six-month goal, while broader organizational changes reshaped the agency’s technology operations. […]

The legislation advances with billions for defense technology. Disputes over reconciliation funding and a proposal to rename the Pentagon set up broader budget fights. […]

DISA is expanding its planned JWCC follow-on effort into a three-tier Unified Cloud Marketplace designed to add cloud providers, accelerate technology adoption, and simplify access to cloud services across the Pentagon. […]

Artemis III mission will test commercial lunar landers as NASA works toward returning astronauts to the moon in 2028. […]

DOE’s new Quantum Genesis initiative aims to deliver a fault-tolerant quantum computing capability for scientific research by 2028. It answers a requirement laid out in a June 22 executive order. […]

The orders set deadlines for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography and an update to the National Quantum Strategy. They require changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation as well. […]

The orders launch a federal push to develop a scientifically relevant quantum computer and direct agencies to complete migration to post-quantum cryptography by 2031. […]

The FAR Council is opening public comment on the first proposed rules under a sweeping effort to rewrite federal procurement regulations and reduce regulatory complexity. […]

DOD officials said the next phase of the DDP will require competitors to bring 120 drones each as the department seeks to expand procurement and increase production of low-cost, AI-enabled unmanned aircraft. […]

The June 17 hearing was delayed after the White House directed Clayton not to appear, according to Sen. Tom Cotton, the Republican chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee. […]

Emil Michael said the department would have to reassess spending priorities if Congress rejects a proposed $350 billion reconciliation package that underpins the Pentagon’s FY 2027 budget plan. […]

Anthropic says a Trump administration export control directive forced the company to disable its most advanced AI models, raising new questions about federal oversight of frontier AI systems. […]

Acting Executive Director Jessie Posilkin is urging Congress to renew the Technology Modernization Fund before its authorization expires at the end of the fiscal year. […]

The nomination comes days after Trump named Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation. […]

The bills would impose new restrictions on AI use in warfare, nuclear operations, and domestic surveillance as lawmakers seek greater oversight of military AI systems. […]

Acting Director Nick Andersen said CISA is accelerating hiring, with 180 tentative offers expected by month’s end and hundreds of new employees slated to join the agency. […]

Salesforce’s Paul Tatum says government is on track to become the largest adopter of agentic AI as agencies rapidly move projects from pilot programs into production. […]

Lawmakers approved sweeping provisions on AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and missile defense after a 14-hour committee markup. […]

Gary Shatswell said a PMO would improve transparency around technology projects and help the VA better support veterans. He also called for strong governance of AI. […]

The creation of Schedule Policy/Career has been years in the making, and the president introduced a similar concept known as Schedule F during his first term. […]

DISA’s new Unified Cloud Marketplace will replace JWCC Next as the umbrella framework for future cloud acquisitions, with multiple contract efforts expected to move forward on parallel tracks. […]