Defense
The Defense Department relies on advanced IT and cybersecurity systems to maintain its technological edge and ensure national security. This includes securing vast networks, protecting sensitive data, and developing cutting-edge technologies. The Pentagon is also responsible for defending against cyber threats from state-sponsored actors and non-state actors, which requires constant vigilance and innovation. DOD invests in research and development, as well as training and education for its personnel.
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Pentagon Leaders Must Give ‘Top Cover’ for Risk-Taking, DOW Official Says
Bonnie Evangelista says acquisition reform will fail without leadership support that allows for experimentation without penalty.
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Congress Ends Shutdown, Locks in Billions for Federal IT Modernization
Trump signed a trillion-dollar funding package to avert a prolonged shutdown, backing federal IT modernization through September.
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New DOW Cyber Construct Aims for ‘Machine-Speed’ Defense
CSRMC embeds automation, telemetry and secure‑by‑design principles to outpace modern adversaries and unify risk posture.
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A New Era of Open-Source Geospatial Collaboration
Former NGA official Will Mortenson shares his journey from 27 years of government service to leading a global mapping revolution at the Overture Maps Foundation.
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Preparing for CMMC Implementation
Panelists discuss what the move from self‑attestation to third‑party review means for contractors and how to build resilient, audit‑ready supply chains.
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White House Pushes for Commercial Space Model to Power Lunar Expansion
Executive orders and agency reshuffling signal a shift toward commercial reactors, private space stations and a leaner NASA.
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Hegseth Unveils ‘Wartime Footing’ for Military AI in Strategy Document
Hegseth’s new directive looks to accelerate commercial AI integration and dismantle barriers to innovation.
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War Department Expands Pay Tools to Keep High‑Skill Civilians
New incentives authorize awards up to $25,000 as leaders push to counter private‑sector brain drain and strengthen the department’s workforce.
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Navy Embraces New Risk Posture to Speed Tech Delivery
As global threats intensify, leaders push cultural and structural reforms to accelerate software and data capabilities at the edge.
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Flipping the Script on AI Adoption at Space Force
The newest military service is moving away from off-the-shelf solutions to build a culture of internal innovation and mission-specific tools.
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Federal AI Efforts Push to Prove Mission Value
Agencies aim to demonstrate mission payoff and elevate flexible, risk-based standards as part of their federal AI strategies.
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Pentagon SWFT Responses Back Shift to Continuous Software Authorization
Industry feedback urges the Pentagon to end checklist compliance and adopt data‑driven trust models as SWFT modernizes software acquisition.
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