Defense Department
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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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Pentagon Memo Creates Unified Tech Enterprise for Acquisition Modernization
War Secretary names Emil Michael "single CTO" in charge of a consolidated defense innovation portfolio as the department builds a single operating system for modernization.
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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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What’s Coming in Federal IT in 2026
Agency leaders are operationalizing AI and modernizing legacy software to meet the demands of a changing government landscape.
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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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NDAA Ushers in Procurement Reforms to Break Pentagon Stovepipes
Lawmakers say the shift to Portfolio Acquisition Executives, higher commercial thresholds and rapid fielding offices will help the military outpace China and emerging cyber threats.
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GenAI.mil Makes Debut as DOW Pushes Commercial AI at Scale
GenAI.mil marks shift from slow acquisition to commercial-grade integration, with Google Cloud partnership at the core of reform push.
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U.S. Faces New Era of AI-Driven Conflict with China
Officials call for bold AI adoption, cultural change and autonomy at scale to strengthen U.S. deterrence and confront China's rapid advances.
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Inside the Pentagon’s 2025 Cyber, Tech, Acquisition Reforms
Pentagon officials signal era of continuous verification, operational velocity and unprecedented autonomy to meet urgent threats.
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'Speed to Capability': Hegseth’s Plan to Change How the Pentagon Buys Tech
War Secretary's commercial-first acquisition model prioritizes speed and accountability to accelerate emerging tech development.
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