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Hegseth orders suspension of cyber, information operations planning against Russia
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday that new U.S. foreign policy configurations “largely coincides with our vision.”
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Pentagon launches consulting contract review process
In order to align with Trump priorities, the Defense Department wants written justifications for why each consulting contract should not be cancelled.
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Space Force taps Firefly for rapid response launches
The company will keep a rocket and vehicle on standby so Space Force can order launches for more quick responses.
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Space Force warns industry on cost overruns
The service will convert pricey programs to fixed-price contracts if needed, an official said.
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Leidos wins $149M Air Force IT sustainment contract
Project Night Owl focuses on how the Air Force works in a secure cloud environment based on Microsoft's Azure offering.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: The critical role feedback can play in better defense acquisitions
Debriefings are the key to improving the quality of contractors that pursue defense contracts as well as improving the quality of solutions, writes Valid Eval CEO Adam Rentschler.
Companies
How the CEOs of Booz Allen, L3Harris view DOGE's vision
In talking with investors, both chief executives highlight speed and help to the customer as big-picture goals they want to see the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency realize.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: 5 moves to make a more agile and efficient intelligence community
Arcfield CEO Kevin Kelly writes that the IC needs to embrace innovation to optimize efficiency and improve mission outcomes.
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Air Force seeks contractor to help secure global shortwave comms network
The service branch is in the early development stages of a five-year contract for cyber services to support its High Frequency Global Communications System.
Companies
Serco to acquire Northrop’s training business for $327M
Tom Watson, chief executive of Serco Inc., describes to us the company's strategy to further expand its military training capabilities and space work through the transaction.
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Special Operations Command previews $2B network equipment recompete
The command uses the T-REX contract to acquire products for system integration, communications, signals processing and other key networking capabilities.
Companies
Redwire pushes further across defense with $925M Edge Autonomy acquisition
In explaining the move to Wall Street, Redwire's chief executive Pete Cannito cites connectivity between space assets and drones closer to Earth's surface as a growth opportunity for the company.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Army budget emphasizes security and virtual training
The $6.2 billion plan prioritizes cryptographic modernization, intelligence capabilities, and training, writes immixGroup’s Grier Eagan.
Companies
QinetiQ's US arm appoints Vecchiolla as CEO
Tom Vecchiolla now will lead the subsidiary's work to execute the strategy of its parent company that centers around the AUKUS security partnership.
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DARPA looking for tools to test AI
The agency wants ways to assess the variety of threats to artificial intelligence-enabled systems deployed across DOD.
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Air Force challenges GAO after $300M satellite contract protest
The service branch wants a reconsideration after the Government Accountability Office sided with ATP Gov over certification requirements for portable satellite terminals.
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Naval Warfare Center launches development of new OTA
The center is looking for a consortium management firm to recruit members and management procurements.
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Air Force reboots $12B systems integration contract
BAE Systems and Guidehouse have waged a back-and-forth battle for the 18-year contract. but now the Air Force is starting over with a new sources sought notice.
Companies
Anduril acquires radar, command-and-control businesses
Software is also part of the equation for this move by Anduril, which is looking to further scale up its production efforts.
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