DIU Seeks Commercial Space Power Beaming Proposals for Orbital Demonstration Jul 16, 2026 | 3:25 pm DIU seeks proposals for demonstrations of wireless power transmission between spacecraft and from orbit to Earth. Prototypes will inform future architecture decisions. […]
Pentagon Makes Final FY 2026 APFIT Awards, Surpasses $2B in Awards Jul 16, 2026 | 12:51 pm The latest procurement round funds 24 projects across autonomous systems, communications, electronic warfare, energy, logistics, and other mission areas. […]
Clayton Says ODNI Should Act as ‘Board of Directors’ Over Intel Community Jul 15, 2026 | 4:00 pm Jay Clayton told senators the Office of the Director of National Intelligence should remain lean, focus on oversight and coordination, and avoid operational responsibilities. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Navy Stands Up Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative Jul 8, 2026 | 2:52 pm The NG-USI seeks industry and nonprofit partners to rapidly develop prototype technologies for strategic undersea operations across 22 focus areas. […]
Trump: Acting DNI Bill Pulte Fired Dozens of Intelligence Officers Jul 7, 2026 | 3:47 pm The reported dismissals mark the latest step in an ongoing effort to shrink the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, following previous workforce reductions and restructuring plans. […]
USMC Stands Up Robotics Integration Group to Standardize Drone Training Jul 7, 2026 | 3:22 pm The new organization will oversee service-wide training, curriculum, and standardization for small drones and counter-drone operations as the Marine Corps expands unmanned capabilities. […]
GAO: DOD Weapons Acquisition Continues to Face Delays Jul 6, 2026 | 2:23 pm The annual watchdog assessment finds major defense programs are taking longer to deliver capabilities, while rapid acquisition efforts are slowed by immature technologies and workforce shortages. […]
DOD Eyes DFARS Rule for Circuit Board Supply Chain Security Jul 2, 2026 | 3:56 pm The Pentagon is seeking industry feedback on new supply chain security, traceability, and cybersecurity requirements for printed circuit boards used in defense systems. […]
Hegseth Creates New Pentagon Role to Oversee Military Drone Programs Jul 2, 2026 | 3:46 pm 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. […]
Pentagon, OPM Launch War Force Initiative to Recruit Tech Talent Jul 1, 2026 | 3:32 pm The new hiring effort aims to connect software engineers with high-impact Defense Department positions through OPM’s broader Tech Force program. […]
CIA Acquisition Overhaul Yields Nearly 400 Tech Procurements in Six Months Jun 30, 2026 | 2:37 pm 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. […]
Army Establishes Space Operations Branch to Create Permanent Career Path Jun 30, 2026 | 2:28 pm The new branch creates a permanent career path for Army space professionals, consolidates officer and enlisted roles, and supports Army and joint force operations. […]
DOD Launches Agent Network for AI-Enabled Battle Management Jun 29, 2026 | 2:27 pm The department says the network will let human-supervised AI agents support operational planning, predictive targeting, and decision-making workflows. […]
DISA’s Marshall Says Unified Cloud Marketplace Will Expand DOD Cloud Access Jun 26, 2026 | 10:12 am 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. […]
DIU Plans Up to $200M Investment in Quantum Technology This Year Jun 26, 2026 | 9:17 am DIU seeks mature commercial quantum sensing and timing technologies that could support ISR missions in contested environments within two to three years. […]
DOD Cyber Apprenticeship Program Draws 70,000 Inquiries Ahead of Launch Jun 25, 2026 | 3:31 pm Kirsten Davies said Cyber RAP aligns with the DOD’s broader effort to modernize its approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining cyber talent. […]
DOD CIO Unveils Post-Quantum Cryptography Strategy Jun 24, 2026 | 2:04 pm The strategy calls for deploying quantum-resistant cryptography on high-impact systems by 2030 and across the force by 2031. […]
Warner, Himes Warn Acting DNI Against Major Changes at ODNI Jun 23, 2026 | 3:27 pm House and Senate intelligence committee Democrats caution Acting DNI Bill Pulte against workforce cuts, politically driven declassification actions, and structural changes at ODNI. […]
ODNI Launches Interagency UAP Governance Board Jun 22, 2026 | 3:03 pm As the government expands release of UAP records, a new panel brings together intelligence, military, and law enforcement agencies to coordinate UAP investigations. . […]
Pentagon Plans Order for 60K More Drones as Drone Dominance Competition Expands Jun 18, 2026 | 3:43 pm 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. […]
FBI Taps Karl Robert Schumann as CIO Jun 17, 2026 | 3:32 pm Schumann, a 20-year FBI veteran who rose from special agent to senior executive roles, updated his LinkedIn profile to reflect the CIO appointment. […]
DNI Hearing Is Postponed Following Trump Directive Jun 17, 2026 | 3:28 pm 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. […]
NGA Official Details AI Blueprint to Operationalize AI Across Agency Jun 17, 2026 | 2:56 pm Rear Adm. Michael Baker said structured data and analyst observations feed AI to support mission operations, financial operations, executive decision-making, and more. […]
DOD No-Fee Patent Pilot Issues 14 Commercial Evaluation Licenses Jun 16, 2026 | 4:44 pm Defense official says 36 additional applications are pending as industry interest grows in commercialization program. […]