Pentagon Official: US Should Dominate China on AI, Not ‘Unliterally Disarm’ Sep 23, 2026 | 4:07 pm Cameron Stanley said the Pentagon is pressing ahead with frontier AI as calls grow for new safeguards and limits on advanced AI development. […]
Pentagon Releases New Batch of Declassified UAP Files Sep 18, 2026 | 4:08 pm 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. […]
Army Moves to Equip Every Squad With Small Drones, Still Needs Trained Operators Sep 18, 2026 | 4:05 pm 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. […]
Pentagon Offers ‘Targeted Legal Relief’ for UAP Whistleblowers Sep 17, 2026 | 2:40 pm 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. […]
DOD Moves to Shift Contractor Accounting to Commercial Standards Sep 17, 2026 | 2:36 pm The department’s implementation plan sets near-term deadlines to narrow specialized cost-accounting oversight, simplify business-system reviews, and revise profit policy. […]
Air Force Plans to Field 1,000 Autonomous Aircraft by 2032 Sep 14, 2026 | 1:44 pm 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. […]
DOD Looks to Scale, Reward Its Top Cyber Talent Sep 11, 2026 | 3:04 pm New incentive pay for top cyber personnel is part of a broader push to build a more specialized, AI-ready workforce. […]
Stanton Calls for Weapon-System Mindset to Improve Cyber Readiness Sep 10, 2026 | 2:27 pm Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton outlined a shift toward applying established military readiness practices to networks, data, and the personnel who operate them. […]
DOD Codifies Pause of CMMC Phase 2, DOD CIO Says More Work Needed on CMMC Sep 10, 2026 | 2:16 pm 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. […]
DOD’s AI Push Faces Data, Technology, and Policy Barriers Sep 9, 2026 | 3:08 pm 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. […]
Trump Order Directs VA, Pentagon to Modernize Veterans Records Sharing Sep 9, 2026 | 1:12 pm The order directs VA and DOD to modernize IT systems, improve records interoperability, and expand the use of AI in veterans’ benefits services. […]
Pentagon Launches Network of 50 Mobile SCIFs for Defense Suppliers Sep 4, 2026 | 3:31 pm The Secure Space Network will deploy classified workspaces around the country to help more companies compete for sensitive defense work. […]
DOD Seeks Software-Only Encryption Solutions for Post-Quantum Transition Sep 4, 2026 | 1:58 pm The Pentagon wants software-only encryption that can protect military data ahead of a 2029 PQC migration target. […]
Space Command Relocation to Alabama Moves Forward One Year After Decision Sep 3, 2026 | 3:58 pm The command secured $147.5 million for secure digital infrastructure as it builds out its headquarters presence at Redstone Arsenal. […]
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Sep 1, 2026 | 3:01 pm 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. […]
DOD Rolls Out Secure Commercial AI Capabilities on GenAI.Mil Aug 31, 2026 | 2:55 pm 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. […]
Federal Judge Rules DOD Anthropic Supply Risk Designation Is Illegal Aug 28, 2026 | 3:39 pm 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. […]
Army Selects 5 Vendors, 5 Sites for Janus Program Aug 26, 2026 | 4:05 pm 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. […]
DOD CIO Appoints Sonu Shankar as Principal Deputy CIO Aug 26, 2026 | 3:53 pm Shankar brings cybersecurity, technology, and private sector leadership experience to the Pentagon as it works to strengthen technology capabilities for warfighters. […]
White House Targets 1,000 Space Launches, Reentries by 2030 Aug 25, 2026 | 3:11 pm An Aug. 20 presidential memorandum directs agencies to expand space launch infrastructure, commercial access, and integration with air traffic management. […]
Report Finds Defense Contractors Unprepared for CMMC Compliance Aug 24, 2026 | 2:13 pm 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. […]
Pentagon Orders Research-Security Audits at 30 Academic Institutions Aug 18, 2026 | 3:48 pm Thirty academic institutions face an Aug. 31 deadline to review foreign collaborations and address research-security risks. […]
DOD Launches Golden Dome Hub to Boost Industry Participation Aug 17, 2026 | 3:45 pm Gen. Mike Guetlein said the digital platform will connect defense officials with commercial technology companies, investors, researchers, and other innovators. […]
CRS Report Outlines Congressional Options in Anthropic Dispute Aug 5, 2026 | 3:23 pm The CRS report examines how the federal government’s disputes with Anthropic could affect AI competition, innovation, and national security while identifying policy considerations for lawmakers. […]
DOD Expands Counter-Drone Marketplace for Faster Acquisition Aug 5, 2026 | 9:02 am The enhanced platform adds AI-enabled planning tools, validated performance data, and streamlined procurement capabilities for authorized users. […]
Salesforce Secures IL5 Authorization for Agentforce, Army HRC First to Deploy Aug 5, 2026 | 5:00 am Army HRC will be the first Defense Department organization to deploy Salesforce’s newly IL5-authorized agentic AI platform for personnel support. […]
Judge Questions Pentagon Evidence Behind Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Designation Jul 31, 2026 | 2:48 pm The government has not justified Anthropic’s supply-chain risk designation, a federal judge said. Meanwhile, the Pentagon continues removing the company’s technology from defense networks. […]
Pentagon Awards Oracle Nearly $7B Enterprise Software Agreement Jul 24, 2026 | 1:22 pm The Enterprise Software Agreement consolidates Oracle licensing across the DOD under a single contract and is projected to save at least $441 million over its lifecycle. […]
DOD CMMC Task Force Seeks Industry Input on Cybersecurity Reforms Jul 20, 2026 | 3:32 pm After suspending CMMC Phase 2 requirements, the DOD is asking defense contractors for practical recommendations to reduce compliance costs, streamline cybersecurity requirements, and strengthen cyber resilience. […]
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. […]