A shift in congressional control after the 2026 midterms could bring intense scrutiny of AI, cybersecurity practices, and ties to the Trump administration.
During shutdowns and market turbulence, the companies that maintain visibility, communicate consistently, and invest in their people are the ones that emerge stronger, writes Matthew Klein, a marketing and communications professional with AFCEA NOVA.
Proper coordination among HR, legal and BD is needed to understand post-employment restrictions and possible conflicts before they derail your contracting opportunities, writes Scott Flesch and Joshua Drew of the law firm Miller & Chevalier.
With only 366 certficiations completed and mandatory rollout beginning in less than two weeks, defense firms need smarter tools to meet cybersecurity requirements without breaking the bank, writes Steven Hess, CEO, Deep Fathom.
From repeatable frameworks to AI-ready infrastructure, strategic partnerships and smart architecture enable integrators to move faster without compromising security, writes Mike Watkinson, chief revenue officer of Future Tech.
The programs have driven breakthrough defense technologies for decades, but they need urgent reauthorization and strategic reform to counter China and eliminate waste, writes Ali Reza Manouchehri, CEO of MetroStar.
Government contractor need to get ahead of the new federal IT requirements around quantum or they risk being left behind, writes Morgan Hecht, a market intelligence analyst with immixGroup.
Modern tools can level the playing field and help smaller firms boost win rates, cut proposal costs and punch above their weight, writes Unanet’s Steve Karp.
BD and capture expert Ezekiel Russell describes how the shift to best-in-class vehicles is creating opportunities for savvy contractors who know how to capitalize on disruption and build winning teams.
COMMENTARY | Stricter government cybersecurity requirements present elevated risk to companies due to increased enforcement pressure and additional bases for allegations of cybersecurity fraud.
By Moriah Daugherty, Ryan Burnette, Ashden Fein, Susan Cassidy and Peter Hutt II
Jacob Horne, chief cybersecurity evangelist at Summit 7, writes that the defense industry is wrong to believe the bedtime story about a 12-month certification delay. Here's what program manager discretion really means.
President Trump's proposed space-based missile shield will rely heavily on AI to achieve the speed needed for boost-phase intercepts, as Vincent Carchidi and Carter Palmer of Forecast International write.
By Vincent Carchidi and Carter Palmer, Forecast International
The Federal Acquisition Regulation rewrite keeps in place mandatory requirements for general small business set-asides, while socioeconomic small business programs become discretionary.
As federal decision-makers turn over at record rates, executive engagement on LinkedIn has become the critical channel for establishing credibility and capturing market share, writes marketing guru Mark Amtower.
Congress remains deadlocked and Sept. 30 is a week away. That means contractors should dust off shutdown plans and take immediate action on invoices, contracts and cash flow.
As AI adoption accelerates, agencies face a pivotal choice: stick with commoditized base models or invest in vertical AI systems built for government missions.
Ruthless workforce reductions are destroying careers and critical initiatives; it’s time for compassionate leadership, writes management consultant Mike Lisagor.
