The Defense Department’s move follows a federal appeals court ruling that allows the Pentagon to exclude Anthropic’s Claude AI models from its systems and defense contract work. […]

Michael Ganciois now serving as acting assistant secretary for space policy. Berkowitz had served in the role since January. […]

Redspin’s third annual DIB cyber survey finds most respondents are continuing toward Level 2 certification or have already achieved it, while cybersecurity spending largely remains unchanged. […]

Miller, a longtime Space Force and U.S. Space Command officer, currently serves as deputy chief of space operations for strategy, plans, programs and requirements at the Pentagon. […]

Classified architecture and unresolved coverage decisions are leaving lawmakers with limited insight into what Golden Dome’s $185 billion investment will ultimately deliver. […]

GAO found uneven results across 18 major DOD IT business programs and renewed calls for stronger performance measurement, agile practices, cybersecurity, and zero trust controls. […]

Social Security numbers and military employment information were among the sensitive data exposed in a breach of the Pentagon’s personnel database. […]

The directive makes election protection a priority for U.S. Cyber Command and three defense intelligence agencies and orders coordination with the Department of Homeland Security. […]

A 2-1 ruling rejected Anthropic’s challenge to its designation as a supply chain risk, while a dissent argued the Pentagon interpreted federal law too broadly. […]

Cameron Stanley said the Pentagon is pressing ahead with frontier AI as calls grow for new safeguards and limits on advanced AI development. […]

The latest release of 72 UAP files comes as the DOD creates a protected channel for current and former personnel to share UAP-related information with the PURSUE initiative. […]

The Army has the drones needed to equip every squad and is now turning its focus to training soldiers to operate them, including in contested electromagnetic environments. […]

The waiver creates a protected channel for current and former Pentagon personnel to share UAP-related national defense information with a representative from the PURSUE initiative. […]

The department’s implementation plan sets near-term deadlines to narrow specialized cost-accounting oversight, simplify business-system reviews, and revise profit policy. […]

Secretary Meink said the service plans to rapidly expand its fleets of Collaborative Combat Aircraft and Massed Modular Aircraft, but long-term budget stability is needed. […]

New incentive pay for top cyber personnel is part of a broader push to build a more specialized, AI-ready workforce. […]

Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton outlined a shift toward applying established military readiness practices to networks, data, and the personnel who operate them. […]

A Sept. 3 acquisition memo requires contracting officers to remove third-party assessment requirements from active solicitations and existing contracts as the DOD 60-day CMMC review approaches its deadline. […]

The department must modernize data infrastructure, improve accessibility, and change how it approaches technology to get AI tools into the hands of warfighters faster, a senior DOD official said. […]

The order directs VA and DOD to modernize IT systems, improve records interoperability, and expand the use of AI in veterans’ benefits services. […]

The Secure Space Network will deploy classified workspaces around the country to help more companies compete for sensitive defense work. […]

The Pentagon wants software-only encryption that can protect military data ahead of a 2029 PQC migration target. […]

The command secured $147.5 million for secure digital infrastructure as it builds out its headquarters presence at Redstone Arsenal. […]

Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump on Monday, according to administration officials, marking the latest change in the military leadership under the Trump administration. […]

The Defense Department added two Impact Level 5 capabilities to its generative AI platform with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mil and Starshield AI’s Grok for Government. […]

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin found unlawful retaliation and due process violations by the DOD, but left the department free to choose a different AI vendor through lawful means. […]

The Army plans to award up to a combined $2.2 billion in milestone-based contracts as it targets at least one operational microreactor by Sept. 30, 2028. […]

Shankar brings cybersecurity, technology, and private sector leadership experience to the Pentagon as it works to strengthen technology capabilities for warfighters. […]

An Aug. 20 presidential memorandum directs agencies to expand space launch infrastructure, commercial access, and integration with air traffic management. […]

A survey of 273 defense contractors found widespread compliance activity despite the DOD’s suspension of CMMC 2.0 Phase II assessments, but significant readiness gaps remain. […]