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5 steps to better artificial intelligence procurement

Over the past 75 years or so, we have come simply to accept that policy lags technology.

US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’

Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.

Military revokes planned contract for nuclear plant at Eielson AFB

The Defense Logistics Agency said all bidders that responded to the agency’s request for proposals are still under consideration.

Congress again averted a shutdown. What happens next with the new CR?

Anything short of a full-year spending bill makes it hard for agencies to plan, project workforce needs and coordinate large contracts with industry.

Congress passes stopgap funding bill, hampering Pentagon initiatives

Congress averted a shutdown with a second short-term funding bill, but the lack of a full budget is delaying Pentagon contracting and key initiatives.

NDIA’s Norquist explains the harm of a continuing resolution

How do temporary spending measures impact military suppliers? We ask that and more of the Pentagon’s former comptroller.

US seeks to fund Israeli laser as Army considers Iron Beam’s potential

The U.S. Army is eyeing Iron Beam as a possible alternative laser to augment its own fire protection capability.

Israel may buy back Iron Dome air defense batteries leased from the US

Israel is receiving the equipment to bolster its air defense against Hamas rocket attacks, and could ultimately opt to keep the two systems.

Former Leidos CEO Krone to lead Boy Scouts of America

A federal judge in March upheld the $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan for the Irving, Texas-based organization, which allowed it to keep operating.

Opinion

The US just got serious about cybersecurity. Contractors aren’t ready.

In many cases, companies that hold intelligence aren’t aware of their own role in national security, the author argues.

Retired Space Force Lt. Gen. Armagno joins Rocket Lab board

She was the first lieutenant general officer appointed to, and director of staff for, the Space Force.

Opinion

CISA cybersecurity plan offers possibility of real results

These objectives commit CISA to partnering with the private sector to protect America’s critical infrastructure, the author argues.

SEC sues SolarWinds for alleged cyber neglect ahead of Russian hack

The 2020 hack penetrated U.S. government agencies including the Justice and Homeland Security departments, and more than 100 companies and think tanks.

Biden seeks to move quickly on AI safeguards with executive order

Using the Defense Production Act, the order will require leading AI developers to share safety test results and other information with the government.

Space Force sees SATCOM awards surging to $20 billion this fiscal year

The total value of the contracts to be awarded is a significant jump from the $1.6 billion issued across the portfolio in FY23.

Boeing’s Air Force One charges top $2 billion, drag down profits

A $482 million loss on the VC-25B Air Force One program helped sink Boeing's defense sector's profits and lead to a nearly $1 billion quarterly loss.