Accelerating Software Modernization in Defense
The Defense Department is accelerating software modernization to keep pace with emerging threats and technological advancements, ensuring mission-critical systems are delivered with speed and agility. Learn how the Pentagon’s shift toward agile development, DevSecOps and continuous innovation is enhancing national security and ensuring superiority in the digital battlefield.
Learn more about:
- The Defense Secretary’s new software acquisition pathway memo.
- Future tech targets for the Department of the Air Force’s Platform One.
- How emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing are shaping the future of military operations.
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Doug Beck Director, DIU -
Pete Hegseth Secretary, Defense Department -
Ana Kreiensieck CIO for Information Enterprise, Cloud and Software Modernization Directorate, Software Modernization Lead, Defense Department -
Chris Leffler Regional Engineering Manager, Public Sector, Datadog -
Lt. Col. Paul Norris Materiel Leader, Platform One, Department of the Air Force -
Todd Simpson Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for DevSecOps, VA
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DOD Can No Longer Assume Superiority in Digital Warfare, Officials Warn
The DOD must make concerted efforts to address cyber vulnerabilities to maintain the tactical edge, military leaders said at HammerCon 2025.
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Marine Corps Operation StormBreaker Slashes Software Delivery Timelines by 17x
New program aims to deliver critical digital capabilities to warfighters at the "speed of relevance" by overhauling traditional processes.
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DHA CDAO Spearheads Master Data Catalog to Boost Transparency
Jesus Caban plans to boost DHA's data maturity through a new master data catalog, governance frameworks and inventory of tech tools.
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IRS Makes Direct File Code Public as Lawmakers Debate Program’s Fate
The agency sees the Direct File source code as beneficial to government digital services despite what happens with it in proposed budgets.
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A Look at Federal Zero Trust Transformation
Recent developments from CISA and DOD show how government is advancing zero trust quickly.
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New Army Acquisition Plan Cites Autonomy, Predictive Analytics
Officials outline how the Army Transformation Initiative signals a broader shift toward efficiency with tech and acquisition reform.
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DOE National Labs Launch New AI Tools for Operational Efficiency
The Energy Department's National Laboratories are using AI to increase operational efficiency and drive research efforts forward.
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Software Factories Accelerate Federal Modernization Outcomes
IT leaders from Nutanix and SAIC explain how software factories streamline tech development, modernize legacy systems and accelerate adoption of emerging technologies like AI.
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AWS Summit: Innovation Accelerates IT Delivery at DOD
Marine Corps Community Services is tackling outdated IT processes with agile development and cutting-edge cloud security to deliver mission-critical capabilities faster.
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Human-AI Collaboration is Key to Secure Government Systems
Former CIA security chief emphasizes training and international standards for effective AI implementation.
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Air Force, Coast Guard Talk Data Security Efforts for AI Development
The services' AI initiatives include efforts like creating clean training data, countering data poisoning and bridging siloed teams.
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Powering Defense with Transparent AI
AI and data innovation are transforming the Defense Department’s operations through cutting-edge initiatives.
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