The U.S. Army is nearing completion of its long-term air and missile defense strategy, set for release in October 2025. […]
Following its recent enterprise-wide agreement with Palantir, the U.S. Army is signaling a broader shift toward expanding enterprise contracts with commercial software providers. […]
The U.S. Army has launched a new strategy to streamline its defense business systems (DBS) that aims to cut costs and boost efficiency, according to a recent directive from Chief Information Officer Leonel Garciga. […]
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) unveiled its new Digital Simulation and Analysis Center (DSAC) on Thursday, which will serve as a hub for research, development, and engineering in emerging technologies such as hypersonic weapons, directed energy systems, and tactical space and high-altitude platforms. […]
The Army is soliciting industry proposals for “launched effects” (LE) unmanned systems as part of a broader effort to expand its use of autonomous drones across all divisions and Multi-Domain Task Forces by 2026. […]
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) plans to launch “JWCC Next,” – a follow-on to the Department of Defense’s (DoD) $9 billion Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract – in the second quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2026, a senior Pentagon tech official said on Aug. 7. […]
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has called on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to immediately prohibit non-U.S. citizens from accessing Department of Defense (DoD) systems, citing escalating cybersecurity concerns. […]
The Department of the Navy (DON) Chief Information Officer (CIO) has unveiled a new plan to guide the service’s capability investments using data and strategy. […]
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded Owl Cyber Defense a $150 million contract for a major tech upgrade in secure communications, the department announced. […]
The U.S. Space Force has appointed Charleen Laughlin as its new deputy chief of space operations for cyber and data, a senior Space Force official confirmed during an August 4 Mitchell Institute Schriever Spacepower Series event. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today that it plans to reduce the number of personnel working at its scientific archive center to refocus on the “core mission and save taxpayer dollars.” […]
The U.S. Army has struck a new deal with Palantir to consolidate software procurement and establish a comprehensive framework for the Army’s future software and data needs, the service announced on Thursday. […]
U.S. and British soldiers teamed up this week to test systems designed to counter battlefield drone threats, putting into action Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s directive to accelerate drone integration and training across the military. […]
Amy Henninger, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon’s Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) directorate, outlined a tech-centric vision for the future of defense testing during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee today. […]
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., is demanding answers from the Pentagon after revelations earlier this month that Microsoft used China-based engineers to work on sensitive U.S. military systems. […]
After nearly five decades of public service – 24 in military uniform and the last 19 with U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) – Michael Clark has announced it is time to “power down”. […]
The U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) has activated two new units to streamline collaboration between the U.S. Space Force’s acquisition professionals and system operators with the aim of advancing ongoing efforts for missile warning and space-based sensing and targeting. […]
Timothy Bunning, chief technology officer of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has announced his retirement after30 years of work with the Air Force. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) is launching an 18-month transition to replace its legacy DS Logon authentication system in favor of a new platform – dubbed myAuth – which aims to simplify and secure login access across military and veteran networks for about 20 million users. […]
The Department of the Air Force has established a new communications directorate focused on warfighter communications and cyber systems – marking a strategic shift from the previous structure by separating those responsibilities from intelligence operations. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) has paused efforts by its Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) to re-compete a $15 billion artificial intelligence multiple award contract, casting uncertainty over the future of the DoD’s Advana flagship enterprise data and analytics platform. […]
As the Department of Defense (DoD) prepares to roll out “JWCC Next” – a follow-on vehicle to the current $9 billion Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract – acting DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) Katie Arrington said on Thursday that the agency is looking to bring in more “non-traditional companies.” […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing the Department of Defense (DoD) chief information officer (CIO) to ensure the DoD’s IT capabilities are protected from supply chain attacks by adversaries such as China and Russia. […]
Gen. Michael Guetlein, the newly confirmed program manager for Golden Dome, said on Tuesday he is wasting no time in assembling a detailed plan and team to build the Pentagon’s next-generation missile defense initiative. […]
The U.S. Space Force is tackling longstanding over-classification practices to improve collaboration and interoperability with allied nations in an increasingly complex space environment. […]
Margie Palmieri, one of the Pentagon’s earliest Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) leaders, will step down from her role as deputy CDAO in August, a Department of Defense (DoD) spokesperson confirmed to MeriTalk. […]
The Defense Department’s (DoD) Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) has formally integrated the Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office (ZT PfMO) into the DoD enterprise and established a new leadership role – the chief zero trust officer – according to a July 17 directive issued by Acting DoD CIO Katie Arrington. […]
The Defense Department’s (DoD) Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) said that Leslie Beavers will be stepping down in September as DoD deputy CIO after two years in that position. […]
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking small business partners to provide information technology services in support of its Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) program office. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) has launched a two-week review to investigate and eliminate the possible use of China-based engineers by vendors in any DoD systems contracts. […]